Hebrews 1:10-12

Summary retelling of Hebrews 1:10-12

The author now quotes Psalm 102:25-27.  He says that the Son was present at the laying of the foundation of the earth.  He even says that the heavens are the work of the Son.  Although the earth and the heavens fade away, the Son remains.  In fact, the earth will be changed like clothing while the Son remains the same.  The years of the Son will never end.

Thoughts for Today

First Thought:

The idea that the Son was present at the beginning of creation is not a new one.  John 1:1 gives us the same theology.  The world was created through the Son.  As we discovered on an earlier day, if the world was created through the Son, it only makes sense to think that the world was redeemed through Him, too.  So often we mistakenly think that Jesus came “into existence” when he was born to Mary.  However, the Bible tells us that Jesus was present at creation.

Why is it important to see Jesus as having been present for the whole life of creation?  Why is it significant to see the Savior as one who wasn’t begotten just to save but one who was begotten in order to save that which was created through Him in the first place?

Second Thought:

The author is clear to tell us that the heavens and the earth will fade away.  This world – this universe! – is not permanent.  It will pass away.  This theology agrees with the theology of Revelation 21.  What will not fade away is Jesus Christ!  He is permanent.

If the world will pass away, what is it reasonable to conclude will happen to those who are of the world?  If Jesus Christ is permanent, what is reasonable to conclude will happen to those who are in Jesus?

Third Thought:

The world will be changed like garments.  The author makes it seem so effortless.  We change clothes with little thought.  But, the Son doesn’t change.  The Son is the same today as He was when He died.  He is the Same today as He was when the world was created.  He will never end.

How does it make you feel to think that this world will pass away?  How does it make you feel about the world and the things in it?  How does it make you feel about Christ to know He will never change?  To which would you rather belong: something that will last forever or something that is destined to end?

Passage for Tomorrow: Hebrews 1:13-14