Jesus Above All
Jesus Above All
1. Jesus Is the Son, Not a Servant
Hebrews 1:5–14 anchors our understanding of who Jesus is by contrasting Him with angels. The question is repeated: “To which of the angels did God ever say…?” The implied answer is none. No angel has ever been called the Son in the way Jesus is the Son.
The Promised Son
Psalm 2:7 and 2 Samuel 7:14 point to a royal Son who would reign from David’s line. These promises find their fulfillment in Jesus. He is not merely a messenger of God; He is the Son of God, bearing the Name above every name.
Worship Belongs to the Son
Deuteronomy 32:43 declares that the angels worship Him. Angels announced His birth and stood in awe of Him, but they did not receive worship. They gave it. The distinction is clear: the Son is worthy of worship; angels are worshipers.
2. Jesus Reigns with Eternal Authority
The passage continues with a series of Old Testament quotations that reveal the supremacy and eternal rule of the Son.
A Throne Forever and Ever
Psalm 45:6–7 describes the Messiah’s throne as eternal. The scepter of His kingdom is upright and righteous. The Son rules with perfect justice, loving righteousness and hating wickedness. His authority is not temporary or delegated in the way angelic ministry is. His reign is forever.
Creator and Sustainer
Psalm 102:25–27 reminds us that the Son laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the work of His hands. Creation may wear out and change, but He remains the same. His years have no end. The One whom angels serve is the eternal Creator over all things.
Seated at the Right Hand
Psalm 110:1 presents the Son seated at the right hand of God. Angels are described as ministering spirits sent out to serve. They stand and go at God’s command. The Son sits, having completed His redemptive work, ruling until His enemies are made a footstool for His feet. The posture matters. He reigns.
3. Jesus Is Our Only Mediator
Some had elevated angels as intermediaries between God and humanity. Hebrews corrects that misunderstanding. Angels serve, but they do not mediate salvation.
1 Timothy 2:5–6 declares there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. No angel, prophet, priest, or pastor can bridge the gap between God and humanity. Only Jesus does that. He gave Himself as a ransom for all.
Angels may minister to those who inherit salvation, but they are not the source of salvation. They point beyond themselves to the Son.
4. Spend Time in the Old Testament
Hebrews demonstrates how the Old Testament reveals Jesus with clarity and depth. The Law, the Prophets, and the Writings all point to Him. Reading the Old Testament in light of Christ allows us to see the fullness of God’s redemptive plan.
Do not be intimidated by it. Read steadily. Study patiently. As you engage the whole counsel of Scripture, your understanding of Jesus will grow richer and clearer.
5. Come to Jesus Personally
There is nothing that should keep you from coming to Jesus. He invites the weary and burdened to find rest in Him. No spiritual being stands between you and God. The way has been opened.
Come in surrender. Come in faith. Come personally. The invitation is real and present.
6. Keep Learning More About Jesus
Hebrews calls us to a high view of Christ. We should not be more fascinated with angels or secondary matters than we are with Jesus Himself.
There is always more to understand, more to surrender, and more to learn about the Son who reigns forever. Let your awe be directed toward Him. Let your study center on Him. Let your worship belong to Him alone.
SERMON DETAILS
Speaker: Ben Marshall
Series: Greater Than
Sermon Title: Jesus Above All
Date: Mar 1, 2026
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
Hebrews 1:5–14
Psalm 2:7
2 Samuel 7:14
Deuteronomy 32:43
Psalm 104:4
Psalm 45:6–7
Psalm 102:25–27
Psalm 110:1
1 Timothy 2:5–6
Matthew 11:28
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