S4: Week 29 Day 3: Annotating Hebrews 2:5-9

Summary

A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace Episode: Season 4, Week 29, Day 3: Annotating Hebrews 2:5-9
Release Date: July 16, 2025

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Introduction

In this episode of A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace, hosts Alexa and Katie guide listeners through an in-depth study of Hebrews 2:5-9, drawing connections between the Old and New Testaments to highlight the centrality of Christ in Scripture.

Overview of the Study

The episode is part of Season 4, which follows the "Christ in All of Scripture" reading plan. This season aims to demonstrate how every part of the Bible points to Jesus, enriching the listener's understanding and love for Him.

Deep Dive into Hebrews 2:5-9

Alexa begins the discussion by reading Hebrews 2:5-9, which emphasizes Jesus' humility and exaltation:

"For he has not subjected to angels the world to come that we are talking about, but someone somewhere has testified what is man that you remember him or the Son of man, that you care for him? You made him lower than the angels for a short time. You crowned him with glory and honor and subjected everything under his feet. For in subjecting everything to him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. As it is. We do not yet see everything subjected to him. But we do see Jesus made lower than the angels for a short time so that by God's grace he might taste death for everyone, crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death." (Hebrews 2:5-9, 00:57)

Insights from Katie

Katie shares her enthusiasm for the session, highlighting the interplay between the Old and New Testaments:

"I found it fascinating how the New Testament authors use the Old Testament to support their claims about Jesus... In Psalm 8, David reflects upon God's authority over all things that he's made... Hebrews 2 shows us just how mindful of us that he is the Creator entered into his creation." (02:26)

She appreciates the visual aid of having both passages side by side, which enhances her understanding as a visual learner. Katie emphasizes the continuity between Psalm 8 and Hebrews 2, showcasing God's sovereignty and Jesus' sacrificial role.

Comparative Analysis by Alexa

Alexa echoes Katie's excitement about the scriptural connections:

"It's so fascinating to have that line, 'what is man that you remember him or the Son of man that you take care of him,' repeated in Hebrews 2:5-9, this time referring to Jesus." (02:26)

She looks forward to delving deeper into these connections in subsequent episodes, underlining the joy of uncovering the Bible's unified narrative pointing to Christ.

Exploring Conjunctions in Scripture

Katie delves into the significance of conjunctions in understanding scriptural relationships:

"Conjunctions teach so much in Scripture because we can see how one thought relates to another... It's because of Jesus's humility that he deserves honor and glory." (02:57)

By analyzing verse 9, she illustrates how Jesus' temporary humility leads to his eternal glorification, demonstrating the deliberate craftsmanship of biblical authors in conveying theological truths.

Conclusion and Next Steps

Alexa wraps up the episode by inviting listeners to continue the journey:

"We hope you join us tomorrow as we dive deeper into what this passage, as well as Psalm 8, teach us about Christ." (03:48)

Katie and Alexa encourage engagement with additional resources available on their website and social media platforms, fostering a community of learners eager to explore God's Word.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Alexa (00:57): "For he has not subjected to angels the world to come... crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death."
• Katie (02:26): "In Psalm 8, David reflects upon God's authority... Hebrews 2 shows us just how mindful of us that he is the Creator entered into his creation."
• Alexa (02:26): "It's so fascinating to have that line... repeated in Hebrews 2:5-9, this time referring to Jesus."
• Katie (02:57): "Conjunctions teach so much in Scripture... It's because of Jesus's humility that he deserves honor and glory."

Resources

For further study materials, journals, and additional resources to deepen your understanding and love for God's Word, visit thedailygraceco.com.

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Join Alexa and Katie in the next episode as they continue to unravel the profound connections within Scripture, bringing you closer to the heart of Jesus through every passage.

Transcript

[Host 1]

Welcome to A Year in the Bible with daily grace. This year we want to spend a few minutes with you every day walking through our study Christ in All of Scripture. Each week we will dive deeply into two passages of scripture, one from the Old Testament and one from the New, seeing how they connect and point to Jesus.

[Host 2]

Whether you are doing the study yourself or just following along with us here, we are hopeful that through studying these passages each week, you will see how Christ is not only present throughout the entire Biblical story, but but the center of it.

[Alexa]

Hey friends. Welcome back to Year in the Bible. My name is Alexa and I'm here with my co host for the week, Katie. Hello. Hello everyone. So far this week we have looked at Psalm 8 in the old Testament and now we're going to look at Hebrews 2, 5, 9 in the new Testament. That reads, for he has not subjected to angels the world to come that we are talking about, but someone somewhere has testified what is man that you remember him or the Son of man, that you care for him? You made him lower than the angels for a short time. You crowned him with glory and honor and subjected everything under his feet. For in subjecting everything to him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. As it is. We do not yet see everything subjected to him. But we do see Jesus made lower than the angels for a short time so that by God's grace he might taste death for everyone crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death. So Katie, would you share with us how this annotation day went for you?

[Katie]

Sure. I really enjoyed today. I found it fascinating how the New Testament authors use the Old Testament to support their claims about Jesus and today we see just that. I love the prompt that had us reflect back on Psalm 8 to see all the connections to Hebrews 2 here. I am such a visual learner and so having both passages right in front of me at the same time was super helpful. In Psalm 8, David reflects upon God's authority over all things that he's made. He reigns king, he is creator, and we are the created. He is king, and we are his servants. And yet God is mindful of us. Hebrews 2 shows us just how mindful of us that he is the Creator entered into his creation. He humbled himself to be lower than the angels. He suffered death so that we might have eternal life. And so therefore Christ is crowned with ultimate glory and honor. The author of Hebrews shows us how. Psalm 8 also points us forward to Jesus and I love seeing those connections.

[Alexa]

Yeah, I'm with you. Katie it's been really fun to compare and contrast the verses that we've been studying in Christ in all Scripture. And I have loved looking at the connections between these two passages. In particular, it's so fascinating to have that line, what is man that you you remember him or the Son of man that you take care of him repeated in Hebrews 2, 5, 9, this time referring to Jesus. So I'm just really excited to unpack that more tomorrow. But that connection itself is just really fun.

[Host 2]

Okay.

[Alexa]

Is there anything else that you wanted to share with us?

[Host 2]

Sure.

[Katie]

I also loved looking at the conjunction in verse 9. Conjunctions teach so much in Scripture because we can see how one thought relates to another. So in this instance we see how Christ's humility relates to his glory and his honor. So looking at verse nine, it begins with a conjunction, but and this shows us that David is writing in Psalm 8 connects to Christ right in the middle of the verse we see so that also Jesus was made lower than the angels for a short time so that by God's grace he might taste death for everyone. We see the purpose of Christ's incarnation here. Locating these conjunctions in Scripture will help us see the main points that the author desires to communicate. It's because of Jesus's humility that he deserves honor and glory.

[Alexa]

That's so good, Katie. And I think that's the perfect place to end for today. So we hope you join us tomorrow as we dive deeper into what this passage, as well as Psalm 8, teach us about Christ.

[Host 2]

Thank you for listening to today's episode of A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace. Be sure to check out our show notes for some helpful links and resources related to today's episode. And make sure you're following Daily Grace Podcast and hedaily Grace Co on Instagram for more Bible study resources and encouragement. We're looking forward to studying God's Word.

[Alexa]

With you again tomorrow. Bye, friends.