How does Hebrews 2:12 connect with Psalm 22:22 regarding Jesus' mission? Two Voices, One Mission • Hebrews 2:12 – “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.” • Psalm 22:22 – “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.” The writer of Hebrews lifts Psalm 22:22 word-for-word, showing that the psalmist’s cry finds its full meaning in Jesus. Psalm 22: From Suffering to Song • The psalm opens with “My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?”—words Jesus utters on the cross (Matthew 27:46). • By verse 22 the lament turns to confident praise; the sufferer now leads worship. • This shift foreshadows the cross and resurrection: agony gives way to triumph. Hebrews 2: Jesus Joins the Family • Context (Hebrews 2:10-18): Jesus is “bringing many sons to glory” and “not ashamed to call them brothers.” • Quoting Psalm 22:22 proves that Messiah’s plan always included identifying with us, then gathering us to praise God together. • His mission: – Share our flesh and blood (v 14) – Destroy the devil’s power of death (v 14) – Free those held in slavery by fear (v 15) – Be “made like His brothers in every way” (v 17) to become our merciful High Priest. Proclaiming the Father’s Name • Psalm 22:22 and Hebrews 2:12 stress Jesus “proclaims” God’s name. • John 17:26 – “I have made Your name known to them and will continue to make it known.” • Through the Gospel Jesus reveals the character, holiness, and saving purpose of the Father. Leading the Choir of the Redeemed • After rising, Jesus leads believers in worship: “I will sing Your praises in the assembly.” • Romans 8:29 – “He would be the firstborn among many brothers.” • Our worship is possible because the Firstborn sings first; we echo His song. Key Takeaways • Psalm 22:22 predicted that the Messiah would move from suffering to public praise; Hebrews 2:12 shows Jesus fulfilling that prophecy. • The quotation highlights three facets of His mission: 1. Identification—He calls us “brothers.” 2. Revelation—He declares the Father’s name. 3. Celebration—He unites the redeemed in worship. • Every time the church gathers, Hebrews 2:12 and Psalm 22:22 are being lived out: the Suffering Servant turned Risen Savior still leads His family in exaltation of the Father. |
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