But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom…”
Hebrews 1:5-14
In our verses today, Jesus Christ is compared to angels. The author of Hebrews provides evidence from the Old Testament that angels are servants under God’s command, “He makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire.” Angels were created by God and are used by God to carry out His will. To say that angels are servants of God is to put angels in their proper place. Now, God has declared to the Son that He shall reign forever and that His kingdom shall be ruled with righteousness. In saying this, the author of Hebrews ascribes the name “God” to Jesus Christ directly. There is no doubt what the author is communicating when he quotes from Psalm 45, Jesus Christ, the seed of the woman, the descendant of David, is the eternal king of glory whose kingdom shall never end. Christ is described as a king who loves righteousness and hates wickedness. The laws of His rule are righteous, and His administrations are righteous. They all proceed from a constant love of righteousness and hatred of iniquity. God’s love of what is right is observed throughout Scripture, and here we are told that His love for what is right, and His hatred for what is evil, is a characteristic of His rule. Not only does He love righteousness, but He administers His kingdom with righteousness. He is no mere angelic servant — He is the incarnate Son of God whose righteous kingdom shall endure forever. Christians are called “heirs of the kingdom” in James 2:5. We have received the King’s pardon on account of a sacrifice, not just any sacrifice, but, the King of glory sacrificed Himself for our eternal righteousness, and He shall reign forever. Indeed, the King of glory, our King, is worthy of all glory, honor, and praise.
Source: S C Ball March 20, 2024
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