Hebrews 2:1-4 Angels & Demons Angels Created spiritual/immaterial beings “Higher” than humans (Psalm 8) and thus frightening Servants of YHWH Demons 1 & 2 above Rebels against YHWH ( 2 Peter 2:4, Revelation 12:3-4,9) NOT Equal to or opposite of God (wholly different) Deceased humans→unknown entities The Son of God is superior to ALL of these spiritual entities and We must purposely build our lives as directed by God’s Son. Hebrews 2:5-9 “Taste” death → “eat” death (Psalm 75:8) “We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.” -C.S. Lewis, Letter to Father Peter Bide. April 29, 1959. Hebrews 2:10-13 Hebrews 2:14-18 Jesus undermines our fear of death so we can live with Him. What are we most afraid of? Are we trusting Jesus to bring us into God’s family? Are we living as servants or as siblings of Jesus? How do we know?