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Hebrews 1 · Grade 5

The Son Is Better Than the Angels

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Hebrews 1 is one long sentence of praise in its first four verses. God spoke to the fathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, and now he has spoken by his Son. The prophets were real messengers from God, but they were pieces of a larger story. The Son is the final and full word.

Verse 3 gives seven claims about the Son. He is heir of all things. He made the worlds. He is the radiance of God’s glory and the very image of his substance. He upholds all things by the word of his power. He purified people of their sins. He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Each claim shows the Son doing what only God does.

Verses 5 to 14 quote the Psalms and other Scriptures to show that the Son is better than the angels. God calls him Son. Angels worship him. His throne is forever and ever, and his kingdom has a scepter of uprightness. He laid the foundation of the earth, and he will roll up the heavens like a mantle. The angels, by contrast, are serving spirits, sent out to do service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation.

Show What You Know

  1. How do the prophets and the Son compare?

  2. Name three claims about the Son in verses 2 and 3.

  3. What is the purpose of the quotes in verses 5 to 14?

  4. What do angels do for those who will inherit salvation?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

wordSonangelsGodthrone
  1. God spoke to the fathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, and now he has spoken by his .
  2. The prophets were real messengers from , but they were pieces of a larger story.
  3. The Son is the final and full .
  4. Verses 5 to 14 quote the Psalms and other Scriptures to show that the Son is better than the .
  5. His is forever and ever, and his kingdom has a scepter of uprightness.

Think About It

  1. Which claim about the Son in verse 3 means the most to you right now, and why?

  2. If even angels serve those who will inherit salvation, how does that change how you see God’s care?

Memory Verse

You will roll them up like a mantle, and they will be changed; but you are the same. Your years won’t fail.”

Hebrews 1:12 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How is the Son like light from the sun?
  • What changes and what stays the same in verses 10 to 12?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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