A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace: Season 4, Week 19 Day 3 - Annotating Hebrews 1:1-2
Release Date: May 7, 2025
Introduction
In this episode of "A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace," hosted by Beth and Alexa from The Daily Grace Co., listeners embark on an insightful journey through Hebrews 1:1-2. As part of Season 4, titled "Christ in All of Scripture," the podcast emphasizes how Jesus is intricately woven into both the Old and New Testaments, affirming His central role in the entire Biblical narrative.
Overview of Hebrews 1:1-2
The focal passage for this session is Hebrews 1:1-2, which states:
"Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed the heir of all things, through whom also He made the world." (Hebrews 1:1-2)
Beth introduces the study by connecting it to their previous focus on Deuteronomy 18:15,19, highlighting the continuity between the Old and New Testaments.
Key Annotations and Insights
1. Exploring Time Periods in Hebrews 1:1-2
At [00:37], Alexa contextualizes the passage by bridging the Old and New Testaments:
“We started this week looking at Deuteronomy 18:15, 19, and now we are going to go to the New Testament and see how it connects to what we learned in Deuteronomy 18:15, 19.”
Beth delves deeper into the temporal aspects of Hebrews 1:1-2:
“The phrases 'long ago' and 'at different times' encapsulate the Old Testament and the interim period leading up to Jesus, while 'in these last days' highlights the revelation of God through His Son.” [01:14]
- "Long ago": Refers to the era of the Old Testament, encompassing the stories and teachings discussed during their weekly studies.
- "At different times": Indicates the period between the Old and New Testaments, marked by prophetic messages and anticipation of the Messiah.
- "In these last days": Denotes the advent of Jesus and the continuation of God's revelation through Him into the present.
This segmentation underscores the continuity and fulfillment of God's plan through Jesus, making His message more accessible and clear than before.
2. Attributes of God Revealed in the Passage
Beth identifies and reflects on the attributes of God as presented in Hebrews 1:1-2:
“God cares for and desires to speak to His people... He is powerful, as shown in His appointment of Jesus as the heir of all things and as the Creator of the universe.” [02:17]
- Caring and Communicative: God's consistent desire to communicate, first through prophets and now directly through His Son.
- Powerful: Demonstrated by His authority in appointing Jesus as the heir of all creation.
- Creator: Affirmed by the statement that the universe was made through His Son, highlighting His sovereign power.
Alexa adds:
“This passage shows that God is faithful to keep speaking to His people, and He has chosen to do that through His Son, who is the Word.” [02:42]
This reinforces the idea of God's unwavering commitment to guiding and revealing Himself to humanity.
3. God's Continuous Communication Through Jesus
The hosts emphasize the transition from prophetic revelation to the person of Jesus, making God's word more tangible and direct:
- From Prophets to the Son: Moving from messages conveyed through prophets to the embodiment of God's message in Jesus.
- Clarity in Revelation: With Jesus being both God and the Word, the messages become clearer and more personal.
Beth notes:
“This just shows us how God's Word has only become clearer in our day because we are not relying on the message of human prophets, but on Jesus himself, who reveals God in His Word because He himself is God.” [01:14]
Connections to Deuteronomy 18:15,19
Drawing parallels to their earlier studies, Beth connects Hebrews 1:1-2 back to Deuteronomy 18:15,19, which prophesies the coming of a prophet like Moses:
“The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him.” (Deuteronomy 18:15)
Alexa reflects:
“When Jesus comes on the scene, it shows that God is faithful to keep speaking to his people and he has chosen to do that through His Son, who is the Word.” [02:42]
This linkage underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the person of Jesus, reinforcing the theme that Christ is central to the Biblical narrative.
Reflections and Conclusions
As the discussion concludes, Beth and Alexa express their enthusiasm for delving deeper into the Christ-centered connections between the Old and New Testaments. They invite listeners to continue the journey of understanding how every part of Scripture points to Jesus.
Beth states:
“God cares for and desires to speak to His people... He is powerful, as shown in His appointment of Jesus as the heir of all things and as the Creator of the universe.” [02:17]
Alexa adds excitement for the next session:
“So be sure to join us tomorrow as we make the Christ connection between Hebrews 1:1 through 2 and Deuteronomy 18:15 19. See you then.” [03:35]
Listeners are encouraged to explore additional resources, including studies, journals, and other materials available at thedailygraceco.com, to deepen their engagement with God's Word.
Additional Resources
For further study and to enhance your understanding of the topics discussed:
- Studies & Journals: Available at thedailygraceco.com
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Join Beth and Alexa again tomorrow as they continue to explore the profound connections within Scripture, bringing you closer to understanding and loving Jesus through every page of the Bible.