Main point– Jesus was made perfect through suffering and in turn has become our example, our source and our sustainer of salvation.

Hebrews 2:9-14

9 But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source.[b] That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers,[c] 12 saying,

“I will tell of your name to my brothers;
in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.”

13 And again,

“I will put my trust in him.”

And again,

“Behold, I and the children God has given me.”

14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,


Verse 9-10

Why is it fitting for our founder Jesus to be made perfect through suffering?

 

**It was fitting for Jesus to be perfected through suffering because His suffering sanctified us

Verse 11

 

***Jesus’ humanity and sacrifice made Him a perfect High priest 

End with Hebrews 7:25 he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

Preacher notes on Hebrews 2:9-14

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