Daily Word

For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham. Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. Hebrews 2:16-17. Angels recalls the superiority of the Son to angels and the need for him to partake of human nature. “Offspring of Abraham” connects to the OT story, referring not merely to Jewish Israel but also to the more expansive promises to Abraham. Unless Jesus became fully human (had to be) in every respect (except sin), He could not represent believers as their high priest. “Like his brothers,” emphasizing Jesus’ human nature. Jesus must be human in order to serve as high priest on behalf of humanity. Propitiation conveys the sense of an atoning sacrifice that puts away sin and satisfies God’s wrath. When was the last time you really gave some thought to the wrath that’s been satisfied on your behalf…can you even fathom His WRATH?