Hebrews 2:9 “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone.”
The writer of Hebrews wants the reader to know Jesus is better! He is better than any Old Testament Prophet. He is better than any angel. He is better than any sacrificial system. He is better than Moses. He is better than Joshua. He is better than any covenant. He is better than any promise. He is better than any man! In short, Christ is better!
As we look and consider this verse, we are pointed to see Jesus as He is the only one worthy of being seen. While it is true that for a little while, He was made a little lower than angels, He carried out the Father’s will, and He suffered and died.
He suffered and died. Don’t read that too quickly. He suffered and died.
He suffered and died so that He might taste death for everyone.
See him! As the hymn writer Isaac Watts wrote in When I Survey the Wonderous Cross, See from His head His hands His feet. See him! He is there for you, tasting and experiencing death that He did not deserve.
Hebrews 2:14 explains why He tasted death. It says, “Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,
Hebrews 9:15 explains why He tasted death. It says, “And for this reason, He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
1 Peter 3:18 explains why He tasted death. It says, “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit,
How do we respond to the one who has suffered and tasted death for us? The verse says He is “crowned with glory and honor.” His Father has crowned Him with glory and honor. His Father has placed Him at His right hand. His Father has decided that He is exalted and has a name above which is above every name. Philippians 2:9 says, “Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name.”
See Him and confess He is Lord. See Him and worship Him.
How have you responded to His suffering and dying for you? Watts wrote, “Love so amazing demands my life, my soul, my all!”
Continue Strong with humble gratitude for the one who tasted death for you!
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