Comparatively Speaking, Hebrews 1:10-14

INTRODUCTION: The Nature of Christ VS The Nature of The Earth.

The Creative Nature of Christ and His Eternal Nature (1:10) And, Thou, Lord, - this is the 6th quote from OT (Ps. 102:26-28). The beginning of this phrase is in the emphatic. Psalm 102 pictures Messiah’s creative work and final triumph over all things.

in the beginning - from the commencement, first day, initial movement in the creation of the world.

hast laid the foundation of the earth; - Col. 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

and the heavens are the works of thine hands: I Cor. 8:6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

Christ’s Unchangeable Character and Nature - 1:11 They shall perish; - literal or figurative - destroy, die.

Matt. 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

2 Pet. 3:7,10 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men... But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

but thou remainest; - diameneiV - the eternal existence of God's Son as Creator and Preserver of the universe. Staying constantly, in contrast to all that is temporary.

Isa. 51:6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

and they all shall wax old as doth a garment - Future Passive - worn out, or declare obsolete: decay, make old, in the same way as a garment (imation - apparel, cloke, clothes, garment, raiment, robe).

“They” refers back to “foundation of the earth” and “the heavens.”

Christ’s Control Over His Creation - 1:12 And as a vesture - something thrown around one: a mantle, veil, covering.

shalt thou fold them up, - Future Active - coil, wrap, roll or folder upon itself.

and they shall be changed - Future Passive - make different

but thou art the same,  

and thy years shall not fail. - Future Active - Heb. 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Christ’s Authority Over The Angelic Creation - 1:13-14 Quote from Psalm 110:1. This seventh quotation is proof of the Son's superiority as the Son of God (his deity) to angels.

Sit on my right hand - 2nd Aor Imp, Middle Voice

The Angels Serve Their Master, Christ - 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister - Pres Pass Ptc - sent forth repeatedly, from time to time as occasion requires.

for them who shall be heirs of salvation? - destined to inherit the salvation offered by the Lord Himself.

James 2:5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

Tit. 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Romans 8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.