Connect Hebrews 1:6 with Old Testament prophecies about Jesus' divine nature. A Call to Worship: Hebrews 1:6 in Focus Hebrews 1:6: “And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: ‘Let all God’s angels worship Him.’” - The Father commands every angelic being to render worship to the “firstborn.” - In Scripture, worship is due to God alone; therefore, the Son must share the divine nature. Old Testament Echoes Behind Hebrews 1:6 - Deuteronomy 32:43 (LXX/BSB): “Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him.” • Moses’ song ends with a heavenly call to worship the LORD—applied by Hebrews to Jesus. - Psalm 97:7: “All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!” • The Septuagint renders “gods” as “angels,” again directing worship to the LORD; Hebrews sees Jesus as the One addressed. Together these texts show that the Messiah who comes is the very One whom angels worship in the Old Testament—Yahweh Himself. Angelic Worship Reserved for Deity - Nehemiah 9:6: “You alone are the LORD… the host of heaven worships You.” - Isaiah 6:1–3: Seraphim cry “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts.” Angelic worship appears only before God. When the Father tells angels to worship the Son, He identifies the Son as fully divine. Firstborn: Title of Supremacy, Not Origin - Psalm 89:27: “I will also appoint him My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.” - Colossians 1:15, 18 shows the same idea: “firstborn” means pre-eminent heir. Jesus is not a created being but the supreme, rightful heir over all creation. Prophetic Portraits Confirming Jesus’ Divine Nature - Psalm 2:7: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.” - Isaiah 9:6: “For unto us a child is born… and He will be called… Mighty God.” - Micah 5:2: The coming Ruler’s “origins are from of old, from the days of eternity.” - Psalm 45:6–7: “Your throne, O God, endures forever… therefore God, Your God, has anointed You.” - Psalm 110:1: “The LORD said to my Lord, ‘Sit at My right hand…’” Each passage presents the Messiah as eternal, divine, and worthy of the honors due only to God. Hebrews 1 weaves these strands together, climaxing in 1:6: the Son receives angelic worship because He is the Lord whom the Old Testament already revealed. Scripture’s Unified Testimony - Old and New Testaments agree: the promised Messiah is fully God and fully worthy of worship. - Hebrews 1:6 bridges Moses’ song, the Psalms, and the prophets, showing that every command to worship the LORD ultimately includes worship of Jesus. - The angels’ response models ours: wholehearted, unreserved adoration of the divine Son. |
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