0119. 116. Christ “Higher Than the Heavens”

116. Christ “Higher Than the Heavens”

The Holy Spirit rings the changes on the word “made” in the Epistle to the Hebrews, in calling attention to what Christ has been “made.”

1. As Man, He is “made a little lower than the angels” (Heb_2:7).

2. As Kinsman, He is “made like His brethren” (Heb_2:17).

3. As Sufferer, He is “made perfect” through His sufferings (Heb_5:9).

4. As High Priest, He is “made an high priest after the order of Melchisedec” (Heb_6:20).

5. As Surety, He is “made surety of a better covenant” (Heb_7:22).

6. As Inheritor, He is “made so much better than the angels” (Heb_1:4).

7. As Exalted, He is “made higher than the Heavens” (Heb_7:26).

He took the lowest place when He was made “a little lower than the angels” in His incarnation (Heb_2:7); but He has obtained the highest place by His ascension, for He is made higher than the angels.

The expression, “made higher than the Heavens,” at once puts Christ in contrast to others.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH