Better Salvation (2/5)

Jesus is Better

By Pastor Dan Williams, July 09, 2023

Book of Hebrews

Hebrews 2:14–18 (NLT) 14 Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. 15 Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying. 16 We also know that the Son did not come to help angels; he came to help the descendants of Abraham. 17 Therefore, it was necessary for him to be made in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. Then he could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people. 18 Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.


What makes Jesus’ salvation better?

Jesus’ real .

14 Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood.

By his death…

  • Jesus the devil & the power of death.
    • 14 …For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. 15 Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying.

By his death…

  • Jesus the wrath of God.
    • 17…so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. Then he could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people.

Jesus’ real .

17…it was necessary for him to be made in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters,” 18…Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, …

So what?

  • If he endured all that faithfully, then he will also be faithful as a high priest:
    • always there for you,
    • always praying for you,
    • always acting as your good representative before God.
  • Since Jesus suffered & was tempted he is able to help us.
    • 18 Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.