What is the meaning of Hebrews 2:11? The One who sanctifies “For both the One who sanctifies…” • The sanctifier is Jesus Himself. Hebrews 10:10 declares, “By this will we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all,” reinforcing that Christ’s cross-work sets people apart for God. • Sanctification is total in scope—“He has perfected for all time those who are sanctified” (Hebrews 10:14). • It is also personal and ongoing; Hebrews 7:25 says He “always lives to intercede,” continually applying His finished work. • John 17:19 shows Jesus willingly dedicating Himself so His followers “also may be sanctified in truth,” highlighting that He alone initiates and secures holiness for His people. Those who are sanctified “…and those who are sanctified…” • These are all believers who have trusted Christ. Paul reminds the Corinthian church, “You were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified” (1 Corinthians 6:11). • Acts 20:32 speaks of “an inheritance among all those who are sanctified,” underscoring their secure status. • Though still growing (1 Peter 2:9), they already belong wholly to God because the sanctifier’s work is complete. Are of the same family “…are of the same family.” • Jesus shared our humanity—“Since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity” (Hebrews 2:14). That shared nature forms a genuine family bond. • Romans 8:15-17 explains that we receive “the Spirit of adoption,” crying, “Abba, Father,” and become “heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ.” • Ephesians 3:14-15 calls God “the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name,” rooting this new family in God’s eternal plan. • Practical implications: – We possess real kinship with the Lord. – We enjoy full access to the Father. – We share one another’s burdens within this household. So Jesus is not ashamed “So Jesus is not ashamed…” • Shame was removed at the cross; Hebrews 12:2 says He “endured the cross, scorning its shame.” • Unlike those who may be ashamed of Him (Mark 8:38), Jesus gladly identifies with us. • Hebrews 11:16 notes God “is not ashamed to be called their God,” showing consistency in God’s attitude toward His people. • Because He is unashamed, we can “approach the throne of grace with confidence” (Hebrews 4:16). To call them brothers “…to call them brothers.” • Jesus verbalizes this new relationship: after His resurrection He told Mary, “Go to My brothers” (John 20:17). • Matthew 12:50 reinforces, “Whoever does the will of My Father… is My brother.” • Romans 8:29 identifies Him as “the firstborn among many brothers,” revealing both His preeminence and our inclusion. • Benefits of being called brothers: – Shared inheritance (Ephesians 1:11). – Shared likeness—being conformed to His image (2 Corinthians 3:18). – Shared mission—proclaiming His name to the world (Hebrews 2:12). summary • Jesus, the sanctifier, fully sets believers apart by His once-for-all sacrifice. • Those believers, already sanctified, join Him in a real family relationship. • Because of this shared family, Jesus is proud—not ashamed—to identify with us. • He openly calls us brothers, granting intimacy, acceptance, and joint inheritance with Him forever. |
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