A NARRATIVE READING OF

THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS:CHAPTERS ONE AND TWO

PRECEPTS INBIBLICAL

THEOLOGY by

Pastor Rich Rutherford M.C.M., M.Div.

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INTRODUCTION:The following is a Narrative Reading of the Epistle to the Hebrews, Chapters

one and two. A Narrative Reading tells the account of the incidents or the storywithin the words of the text. It is clear that there is within the words of theoriginal text a story, intrinsic to the meaning of the author, but not brought out ina translation. This story does not add to the text or the doctrine contained therein,but attempts to bring out the color, drama, stresses, etc. contained therein. ANarrative reading also keeps the context of the story alive throughout theparagraph, chapter and section.

OUTLINE:

I. HEBREWS 1:1-4 1

II. HEBREWS 1:5-14. 5

III. HEBREWS 2:1-4 13

IV. HEBREWS 2:5-8 17

V. HEBREWS 2:9-18 20

I. HEBREWS 1:1-4

1 A. Paul 1 says here that the One true God 2 was of such a disposition thatHe desired to speak to us 3 in spite of the separation between us that wascaused by our sin.

1. He communications with us very gauged in that He speaks to us inmeasured statements. 4

2. We see this in that 5 His expressions are so varied. 6 a. There was in this a profound sense of consistency in that He spoke

by means of 7 those men who were patriarchs of faith in God and were committedto the Lord in very foundational ways. 8

b. He also spoke through those people who understood and accuratelycommunicated God’s reactions to a disobedient people claiming to be followersof His will and way. 9

2 B. We see all through this process God’s deep desire to communicate withus. Yet the most profound form of communications 10 came when all other formshad run 11 their 12 course. 13 It was at this time that He revealed Himself in theclearest and most declarative manner. For He spoke 14 to us 15 by means of theappearing and revelation 16 of His Son. 17

1 It is probable that Hebrews is Paul’s messages recorded by Apollos.2 The o Nominative noun qeo,j (masc sing), God; god; f goddess.3 Aorist active participle lalh,saj (nom masc sing), speak; proclaim; tell; converse; promise.4 Adverb pa,lai long ago; formerly.5 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.6 Adverb polutro,pwj in many ways.7 Dative preposition evn in, on, at; near, by, before; among, within; by, with.8 The toi/j Dative noun patra,sin (masc pl), father (noted person); Father (of God); forefather.9 The toi/j Dative noun profh,taij (masc pl), prophet (seeing God’s will, inspired utterance).10 Genitive preposition evpi, on, upon; over; at; before; when, under, at the time of.11 Genitive adjective evsca,tou (neut sing), last, final; lowest, most insignificant.12 Demonstrative adjectival pronoun tou,twn (gen fem pl), this, this one; he, she, it.13 The tw/n Genitive noun hmerw/n (fem pl), day; time; legal day.14 Aorist active indicative evla,lhsen (3rd per sing), speak; proclaim; tell; address, converse; promise.15 Dative pronoun umi/n (2nd per pl), you.16 Dative preposition evn in, on, at; near, by, before; among, within; by, with.17 Dative noun uiw/| (masc sing), son; descendant; having a special relationship or likeness; disciple.

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1. We know Jesus Christ to be God’s Son in that He possesses a likenessof God’s life and character. At the same time He is equal to God.

2. Therefore, because of the true stature of Jesus Christ, God Himself, 1 ina clear, and aggressive manner declared the truth about the Lord Jesus all throughHis earthly ministry. 2

3. The truth is that Jesus Christ is the revelation of God in human form. a. From one perspective He has all 3 the rights and privileges that

properly belong to God Himself. 4 b. It is not that Jesus Christ took to Himself such a stature in that the

stature was His all along. 1) For Jesus is the Christ, the very Son of God or Word of God

who 5 was an active and necessary component 6 in creation itself. 2) That is, 7 it was with the active participation of the Word or Son

of God that all of the contents of this 8 present age present life 9 were cause tocome into existence 10 in their original form. 11

3 C. All of this is based on the fact of who 12 Jesus Christ is 13 in regards toHis Divine nature.

1. A proper description of the Lord sees Him as bearing the verybrightness and radiance 14 of the glory and splendor, 15 of God.

1 Relative pronoun o[n (acc masc sing), who, which, what, that; he, she.2 Aorist active indicative e;qhken (3rd per sing), put, place, lay, set; lay down, give up; lay aside,store lip; make, appoint, destine; present, describe; lay aside, remove; serve.3 Genitive adjective pa,ntwn (masc pl), all; everyone, everything.4 Accusative noun klhrono,mon (masc sing), one receiving what God promised to his people; heir.5 Relative pronoun ou- (gen masc sing (no antecedent), who, which, what, that; he, she.6 Genitive preposition diV through, by means of, with; during, throughout; among.7 Adverb Kai, (normal use) and, also, but, even; that is, namely.8 Article - definite tou.j (acc masc pl), the; this, that; he, she, it.9 Accusative noun aivw/naj (masc pl), age; world order; eternity; Aeon (an evil force); present life.10 Aorist active indicative evpoi,hsen (3rd per sing), make, do, cause, effect, bring about, accomplish,perform, provide; create (of God); produce, yield, bear, put forth; give, prepare, keep, celebrate.11 It is important to note that God and Christ did not create sin which distorted everything.12 Relative pronoun o[j (nom masc sing), who, which, what, that; he, she.13 Present active participle w’n (nom masc sing), be, exist; take place; live; remain; come.14 Nominative noun avpau,gasma (neut sing), brightness, radiance.15 The th/j Genitive noun do,xhj (fem sing), glory, splendor; power, kingdom; praise, pride; honor;brightness, brilliance; revealed presence of God; heaven; glorious heavenly being.

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2. This is to say that Jesus Christ, 1 as a person, 2 is the full expression orimage 3 of the essence 4 of God. 5

a. An example of this expression of Divinity is seen 6 in that withinHis nature is the power to carry, bear, guide, sustain or support 7 all of creation. 8

He does this by means of the supernatural power and strength 9 of His 10 word. 11 b. Another example of this expression of Divinity is seen in that within

His nature, life and character to be able in one effort 12 to cleanse 13 mankind ofsin. 14 And when this was accomplished, He took His seat 15 in the midst of 16

power and authority itself. 17 That is the One who is the Greatness and Majesty 18

in all of the 19 realms that are lifted up as the dwelling place of God. 20

1 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.2 Note here that the verb controlling the sentence has not changed. The present active participle w’nwhich speaks to the nature of the Lord’s existence. 3 Nominative noun carakth,r (masc sing), exact likeness, full expression.4 The th/j Genitive noun uposta,sewj (fem sing), confidence, assurance, conviction; nature, being(Hebrews 1.3).5 Pronoun auvtou/ (gen masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.6 Conjunction coordinating copulative te, and; and so.7 Present active participle fe,rwn (nom masc sing), bring, bring along, carry; endure, bear, put upwith; yield, produce (fruit); drive; bring against; move, guide; lead; sustain, support (Hebrews 1.3);establish, validate, prove; put, reach out.8 The ta. Accusative adjective pa,nta (neut pl), whole; all, everyone, everything.9 The th/j Genitive noun duna,mewj (fem sing), power, strength; act of power, miracle; supernaturalpower(s), the Power; ability, capacity, means; meaning, significance.10 Pronoun auvtou/ (gen masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.11 The tw/| Dative noun rh,mati (neut sing), what is said, word, saying; thing, event, happening.12 Aorist middle participle poihsa,menoj (nom masc sing), make, do, cause, effect, bring about,accomplish, perform, provide; create (of God); produce, yield, bear, put forth; give, prepare, keep,celebrate (of feasts, etc.); claim, pretend (to be somebody); show (mercy, etc.); work, be active;live, practice, act; spend, stay; exercise; wage; execute; give; appoint; consider, count.13 Accusative noun kaqarismo,n (masc sing), cleansing, purification; purification rites.14 The tw/n Genitive noun amartiw/n (fem pl), sin; often sin offering.15 Aorist active indicative evka,qisen (3rd per sing), sit down, sit, take one's seat; stay.16 Dative preposition evn in, on, at; near, by, before; among, within; by, with.17 Genitive noun dexia/| (fem sing), right (opposite left).18 The th/j Genitive noun megalwsu,nhj (fem sing), majesty, greatness; Majesty (name for God).19 Dative preposition evn in, on, at; near, by, before; among, within; by, with.20 Dative adjective uyhloi/j (neut pl), high (evn uÅ in heaven Hebrews 1.3); proud, exalted; uplifted.

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4 D. As we consider the person of Jesus Christ we must understand who Heis within His life and character. We do not begin with His accomplishments. 1

1. As we identify the Lord we must limit our comparison to the angels ofGod to the fact they both He and the angels are messengers sent to mediate thepresence of God with us. 2 Yet this is where the parallel ends in that as we seewho the Lord is, we find that He is, in His life, character and stature, infinitely 3

superior 4 to any and all of the angels. 2. From the beginning it has been known that the nature and character of

Jesus Christ, that is, who He is as a person, 5 is established in fact 6 as being, notonly different, but comparatively, 7 superior, even far superior 8 to any and all 9 ofthe angels of God. 10

1 Aorist middle participle geno,menoj (nom masc sing), become, be; happen, take place, arise (aoristis often impersonal = it happened or came about); come into being, be born or created; be done,become something; come, go; appear; marry.2 The tw/n Genitive noun avgge,lwn (masc pl), angel; messenger, one who is sent.3 Dative demonstrative pronoun tosou,tw|, (neut sing), so much, so great, so large; tosou,tw| Å Å Åo[sw| (by) as much . . . as (Hebrews 1.4).4 Nominative comparative adjective krei,ttwn (masc sing), better; greater, superior.5 Accusative noun o;nomaÅ (neut sing), name; title; person; authority, power; status; reputation.6 Perfect active indicative keklhrono,mhken (3rd per sing), receive, gain possession of, share (in), begiven (something).7 Accusative preposition par, beside, at; on, along; to; more than, above; rather than; contrary to.8 Accusative adjective diaforw,teron (comparative neut sing), different; comparative = superior,far superior.9 Correlative pronoun o[sw| (dat neut sing), as many as, all, everyone; as much . . . as (Hebrews 1:4).10 Accusative pronoun auvtou,j (masc 3rd per pl), they, them, these.

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II. HEBREWS 1:5-14.

5 A. Jesus Christ is indeed the revelation of God in human form. He isdefinitely not an angel. 1

1. Angels 2 are created beings and there in not one of them 3 who has beendesignated by God, 4 at any time since the beginning of their creation, 5 to have astature on a par with that given to Jesus Christ. For concerning the person of JesusChrist, God the Father has declared in an active and aggressive manner, that He is6 far more than a messenger or assigned representative.

a. God has made it known that the Lord Jesus Christ 7 is in fact a Son. b. This is to say that Jesus Christ shares a special relationship with

God in that He has an inherent likeness to God 8 within His nature and character. 9 1) Jesus Christ shares this likeness with God the Father through the

intimacy of relationship between them. 2) God acknowledges this intimacy in the second part of verse 7 in

Psalm 2. 10 Here we see that it is God the Father 11 who made the decision in avery specific moment of time, 12 to allow the existence of Christ’s human nature13 to bear a distinct likeness of His own moral life and character. 14

1 Explanatory coordinating conjunction ga,r for, since, then; indeed, certainly.2 The tw/n Genitive noun avgge,lwn (masc pl), angel; messenger, one who is sent.3 Interrogative adjectival pronoun Ti,ni (dat masc sing), who? which? what? what sort of?4 Aorist active indicative ei=pen (3rd per sing), speak; call; assert; intend; think; order; answer/ask.5 Adverb pote,; once, formerly, at one time; ever, at any time; at last, after so long; when. Anenclitic particle is a word closely connected in pronunciation with the preceding word and nothaving an independent accent or phonological status.6 Present active indicative ei= (2nd per sing), be, exist; take place; live; located in; stay; come.7 Nominative pronoun su, (2nd per sing), you.8 Genitive pronoun mou (1st per sing), I, me.9 Nominative noun Uio,j (masc sing), son; descendant, offspring, heir; in the genitive it can meanone who shares a special relationship or a likeness to someone or something; disciple, follower.10 Psalm 2:7-9. I will surely tell of the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, “Thou art My Son,Today I have begotten Thee. 8 Ask of Me, and I will surely give the nations as Thine inheritance,And the [very] ends of the earth as Thy possession. 9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron,Thou shalt shatter them like earthenware.”11 Nominative pronoun evgw, (1st per sing), I, me.12 Adverb sh,meron today.13 Accusative pronoun se, (2nd per sing), you.14 Perfect active indicative gege,nnhka, (1st per sing), be father of (conceive); bear, give birth to.

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2. These same thoughts 1 are also reinforced 2 as we consider thestatements in 2nd Samuel 7:14. Here we see God the Father state in very assertiveterms that He 3 Himself is in fact 4 a Father 5 in regards to 6 the person of JesusChrist. 7 Specifically 8 this is to declare that Jesus Christ 9 will indeed be affirmed10 to be 11 a Son of God 12 from the perspective that there is within Him a moral orspiritual likeness that reflects the very likeness of God’s moral life and character.In this we see the uniqueness of the relationship between Jesus Christ and Godthe Father. 13

6 B. There is a contrast 14 to the statement that the Lord God makes aboutthe angels and those statement that He makes about His Son. 15 For there is adistinctive message that appears whenever 16 God the Father spoke in anticipationof the incarnation. 17

1. That is, He reveals His expectation as considers the completion of theplan of salvation as God the Son takes to Himself a human nature, 18 allowing

1 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.2 Adverb pa,lin( again, once more; back; furthermore; on the other hand, yet.3 Nominative pronoun evgw, (1st per sing), I, me.4 Future middle indicative e;somai (1st per sing), be, exist; happen, take place; live; be located in;remain, stay; come; go.5 Accusative noun pate,ra( (masc sing), father; Father (of God); forefather, ancestor.6 Accusative preposition eivj into, to; in, at, on, upon, by, near; among; against; concerning.7 Dative pronoun auvtw/| (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.8 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.9 Personal pronoun auvto,j (nom masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.10 Accusative preposition eivj into, to; in, at, on, upon, by, near; among; against; concerning.11 Future middle indicative e;stai (3rd per sing), be, exist; happen, take place; live; be located in;remain, stay; come; go.12 Dative pronoun moi (1st per sing), I, me.13 Accusative noun uio,n (masc sing), son; descendant, offspring, heir; with the genitive it can meanone who shares a special relationship or a likeness to someone or something; disciple, follower.14 Continuative cordinating conjunction de but, rather, on the contrary.15 Adverb pa,lin( again, once more; back; furthermore; on the other hand, yet.16 Conjunction subordinating {Otan when, whenever, as often as (eiv mh. o;tan until).17 The to.n Accusative adjective prwto,tokon (masc sing), first-born, first; first-born Son (of Christ).18 Aorist active subjunctive eivsaga,gh| (3rd per sing), lead or bring in or into.

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Him to live and function in 1 this present evil age. 2 That is, 3 the Lord God statesin very clear and active terms 4 a mandate for all 5 of the angels 6 of God. 7 Thatis, they must acknowledge who He is by worshiping 8 Him. 9

7 2. Let us look at this again. 10 a. For on the one hand 11 the Lord God says in very clear and distinct

terms 12 to 13 the angels 14 that the very nature of their creation 15 as angels 16 is tobe specifically, His 17 servants 18 in the realm of that which is spiritual. 19 And 20

they are to embrace His 21 will to the point that they consumed with obedience asa flame 22 is consumed in a fire. 23

1 Accusative preposition eivj into, to; in, at, on, upon, by, near; among; against; concerning.2 The th.n Accusative noun oivkoume,nhn( (fem sing), world; inhabited earth; mankind.3 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.4 Present active indicative le,gei (3rd per sing), speak; call; assert; think; order; answer or ask.5 Nominative adjective pa,ntej (masc pl), every kind of; all, full, absolute, greatest.6 Nominative noun a;ggeloi (masc pl), angel; messenger, one who is sent.7 Genitive noun qeou/Å (masc sing), God; god; f goddess.8 Aorist active imperative proskunhsa,twsan (3rd per pl), worship; fall down and worship, kneel,bow low, fall at another's feet.9 Dative pronoun auvtw/| (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.10 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.11 Emphatic particle (conjunction) me,n indicating contrast, emphasis or continuation; me.n & de, = onthe one hand - on the other hand.12 Present active indicative le,gei (3rd per sing), speak; call; assert; think; order; answer or ask.13 Accusative preposition pro.j to; toward; for the sake or purpose of, in order to, so that; for;against; with, in company with; at, about, near, beside.14 The tou.j Accusative noun avgge,louj (masc pl), angel; messenger, one who is sent.15 The ~O Present active participle poiw/n (nom masc sing), make, do, cause, effect, bring about,accomplish, perform, provide; create (of God); produce, yield, bear, put forth; give, prepare, keep,celebrate; claim, pretend; show; work, be active; live, practice, act; spend, stay; exercise; wage;execute; give; appoint; consider, count.16 The tou.j Accusative noun avgge,louj (masc pl), angel; messenger, one who is sent.17 Genitive pronoun auvtou/ (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.18 The tou.j Accusative noun leitourgou,j (masc pl), servant, minister.19 Accusative noun pneu,mata (neut pl), Spirit (of God); spirit, inner life, self; disposition, state ofmind; spirit, spirit being or power, power; life; wind; perhaps; breath; ghost, apparition.20 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.21 Genitive pronoun auvtou/ (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.22 Accusative noun flo,ga( (fem sing), flame.23 Genitive noun puro,j (neut sing), fire.

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8 b. On the other hand, 1 when He speaks of His 2 one and only Son, 3 inthe same clear and distinct manner He says that His identity is seen in the place ofHis abode.

1) That place is a throne from which He exercises dominion, rule,power, and sovereignty. 4 This is a place that expresses His 5 Divinity. 6

2) For His rule and authority will extended 7 from the Aeon 8 to theAeon. 9 And again, 10 as He rules, 11 the force 12 of His 13 decisions 14 isrighteousness itself. 15

9 3. This is affirmed in His connection with the righteousness of GodHimself.

a. For the person of Jesus Christ, in very clear and distinctmanifestations has an absolute respect for the righteousness of God 16 whichsurfaces in His affections for the life and character of God. 17

b. And again, 18 just as He respects the very righteousness of God, He

1 Adversative cordinating conjunction de. but, rather, on the contrary.2 Accusative preposition pro.j to; toward; for the sake or purpose of, in order to, so that; for;against; with, in company with; at, about, near, beside.3 The to.n Accusative noun uio,n (masc sing), son; descendant, offspring, heir; with the genitive itcan mean one who has a special relationship or likeness to someone or thing; disciple, follower.4 The ~O Nominative noun qro,noj (masc sing), throne. A raised seat with a footstool, used byrulers. As God’s throne it stands for dominion, rule, kingly power, sovereignty.5 Genitive pronoun sou (2nd per sing), you.6 The o Vocative noun qeo,j (masc sing), God; god; f goddess.7 Accusative preposition eivj into, to; in, at, on, upon, by, near; among; against; concerning.8 The tou/ Genitive noun aivw/noj( (masc sing), age; world order; eternity; Aeon; the present life.9 The to.n Accusative noun aivw/na (masc sing), age; world order; eternity; Aeon; the present life.10 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.11 The th/j Genitive noun basilei,aj (fem sing), reign, rule; kingdom, domain.12 Nominative noun r`a,bdoj (fem sing), stick, staff, rod; scepter (Hebrews 1:8).13 Genitive pronoun sou (2nd per sing), you.14 The h Nominative noun r`a,bdoj (fem sing), stick, staff, rod; scepter (Hebrews 1:8).15 The th/j Genitive noun euvqu,thtoj (fem sing), uprightness, justice.16 Accusative noun dikaiosu,nhn (fem sing), what God requires; what is right, righteousness,uprightness, justice; righting wrong; God putting man in a right relationship with Himself.17 Aorist active indicative hvga,phsaj (2nd per sing), love (primarily of Christian love); show or proveone's love; long for, desire, place first in one's affections.18 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.

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has no regard or respect 1 for the spirit of wickedness, lawlessness, and sin 2 thatpermeates the life and character of this present evil age.

c. We can see 3 in this 4 the reasoning that affirms the Divinity of theSon of God. 5

1) The fact is that God 6 Himself 7 has consecrated 8 Jesus Christ, 9

in a very active and aggressive manner, 10 recognizing Him 11 as being by naturesuperior 12 to all of the human race. 13 This God has done without reservation inthat it is something that He wanted to do. 14 10 2) We see again 15 the Divinity of the Son of God affirmed byrestating the content of verse 2. That is, the Christ 16 is in fact the Lord 17 in that 18

He has had a formative influence 19 in creation itself. As God the Son He isuncreated and existed before creation began. Before any living creature wasformed, He was there and in an active and dynamic manner, created the veryfoundations 20 of what we call the world, or planet earth. 21 And again, at the same

1 Aorist active indicative evmi,shsaj (2nd per sing), hate, despise; disregard, be indifferent to.2 Accusative noun avnomi,an (fem sing), wickedness, lawlessness, sin.3 Accusative preposition dia. through, because of; on account of, for the sake of.4 Demonstrative pronoun tou,to (acc neut sing), this, this one; he, she, it.5 The o Nominative noun qeo,j (masc sing), God; god; f goddess.6 The o Nominative noun qeo,j (masc sing), God; god; f goddess.7 Accusative pronoun se, (2nd per sing), you.8 Accusative noun e;laion (neut sing), olive oil; oil.9 Genitive pronoun sou (2nd per sing), you.10 Aorist active indicative e;crise,n (3rd per sing), anoint.11 Genitive pronoun sou (2nd per sing), you.12 Accusative preposition para, beside, by, at; on, along; to; more or rather than, above; contrary to.13 The tou.j Accusative noun meto,couj (masc pl), one who shares in, partner; companion, comrade.14 Genitive noun avgallia,sewj (fem sing), extreme joy or gladness.15 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.16 Nominative pronoun su, (2nd per sing), you.17 Vocative noun ku,rie( (masc sing), Lord (God and Christ); master, lord, owner; sir (of address).18 Accusative preposition katV, according to, just as; in; for; for the purpose of; at, about; on, upon,along, through, to, toward; off, opposite, near, bordering on; with, by means of, because of.19 Accusative noun avrca,j( (fem pl), beginning, first; origin, first cause; ruling power, authority,ruler; what is elementary, elementary principle.20 Aorist active indicative evqemeli,wsaj( (2nd per sing), found; establish firmly.21 The th.n Accusative noun gh/n (fem sing), the earth; land, country, region; soil, ground; mankind.

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time, 1 the formative influence 2 of the presence of 3 Christ 4 is seen in 5 all thatexists above the surface of the earth. This includes the atmosphere and then oninto the firmament or starry heaven above. 6

11 3) We see the Divinity of the Son of God in His indestructiblenature. Unlike the creation we see all about us, He is eternal. All of the creation 7

is temporal in one form or another. That is, its present form, the created worldwill perish, or pass away. 8 That is to say, 9 everything that exists 10 can be likened11 to our clothing 12 in that it become old and with this aging, it becomes worn out.13 Unlike the creation, 14 the Son of God 15 is immutable, unalterable or to sayunchangeable. 16 12 d. All of this to say 17 that all of the creation is like unto 18 a cloak orcoat. 19 That is there is coming a time when the Son of God will roll up creation 20

1 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.2 Nominative noun e;rga (neut pl), work, deed, action; task, occupation, undertaking; practicalexpression; handiwork, workmanship; perhaps effect, result or product.3 The tw/n Genitive noun ceirw/n (fem pl), hand; power, authority; activity; finger.4 Genitive pronoun sou, (2nd per sing), you.5 Present active indicative eivsi,n (3rd per pl), be, exist; take place; live; located in; stay; come; go.6 The oi Nominative noun ouvranoi, (masc pl), heaven (when avoiding God’s name); sky. Heaven,as a part of the universe and contrasted with earth. This includes the atmosphere, the firmament orstarry heaven. Basically all of the spheres that exist above the present land mass or the space abovethe earth, including the sun, moon, and stars.7 Nominative pronoun auvtoi, (masc 3rd per pl), they, them.8 Future middle indicative avpolou/ntai( (3rd per pl), be lost/ruined, perish; pass away (Heb. 1:11)9 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.10 Nominative adjective pa,ntej (masc pl), everyone, everything.11 Comparative particle wj as, like; as though or if, on the grounds that, on the pretext of.12 Nominative noun ima,tion (neut sing), garment, clothing; coat, robe, cloak (of outer garments).13 Future passive indicative palaiwqh,sontai( (3rd per pl), become old or obsolete, wear out.14 Adversative cordinating conjunction de. but, rather, on the contrary.15 Nominative pronoun su, (2nd per sing), you.16 Present active indicative diame,neij( (2nd per sing), stay, remain, continue.17 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.18 Subordinate conjunction wsei, like, as; about, approximately.19 Accusative noun peribo,laion (neut sing), cloak, coat; covering.20 Accusative pronoun auvtou,j (masc 3rd per pl), they, them, these.

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as 1 one would roll up a garment 2 and 3 change its appearance 4 in that itsfunction is no longer needed. 5 Yet 6 the Son of God, 7 the Creator, 8 He 9 willexist as He is 10 in that 11 the years 12 that wear our creation will have no 13 effect14 on Him. 15 His purpose never wanes.13 4. All of what we have seen is in contrast to God’s testimony concerningangels. 16

a. You can look at the whole of the history of God’s involvement withmankind 17 and you will never find any such assertions 18 made about 19 theangels. 20 For God has not, at any time, 21 treated the angels in such a way 22 so asto imply that they had a right to occupy 23 a position of power at His 24 right hand.

1 Comparative particle wj as, like; as though or if, on the grounds that, on the pretext of.2 Nominative noun ima,tion (neut sing), garment, clothing; coat, robe, cloak (of outer garments).3 Adverb Kai, (normal use) and, also, but, even; that is, namely.4 Future passive indicative avllagh,sontai (3rd per pl), change, alter; transform; exchange.5 Future active indicative eli,xeij (2nd per sing), roll up. There is a change in appearance in that thefunction of the item is no longer needed.6 Adversative cordinating conjunction de. but, rather, on the contrary.7 Nominative pronoun su, (2nd per sing), you.8 Nominative article o (masc sing), the; this, that; he, she, it.9 Personal pronoun auvto,j (nom masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.10 Present active indicative ei= (2nd per sing), be, exist; take place; live; located in; stay; come.11 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.12 The ta. Nominative noun e;th (neut pl), year.13 Negative particle ouvk not; used in questions when an affirmative answer is expected.14 Future active indicative evklei,yousinÅ (3rd per pl), fail, give out; cease, end; leave, (behind).15 Genitive pronoun sou (2nd per sing), you.16 Continuative cordinating conjunction de. but, rather, on the contrary.17 Interrogative adjectival pronoun ti,na (acc masc sing), who? which? what? what sort of?18 Perfect active indicative ei;rhke,n (3rd per sing), speak; name; assert; think; order; answer/ask.19 Accusative preposition pro.j to; toward; for the sake or purpose of, in order to, so that; for;against; with, in company with; at, about, near, beside.20 The tw/n Genitive noun avgge,lwn (masc pl), angel; messenger, one who is sent.21 Adverb pote,; once, formerly, at one time; ever, at any time; at last, after so long; when. Anenclitic particle is a word closely connected in pronunciation with the preceding word and nothaving an independent accent or phonological status.22 Genitive preposition evk from; out/away from; by means/reason of, because.23 Present middle imperative Ka,qou (2nd per sing), sit; sit down; live, stay, be.24 Genitive pronoun mou (1st per sing), I, me.

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1 He is has nothing to prove 2 by giving angels a Divinely appointed status 3 until 4

those 5 who oppose Him 6 bow down 7 and in a position of submission 8 givingglory to God. 9 14 b. The truth is not 10 that which is believed by many. For all 11 angelswere created by God to be in a dynamically clear fashion, 12 just what they are,spiritual beings 13 who serve 14 the will of God. More specifically angels werecreated by God to be involved 15 in 16 service 17 to the plan of salvation. Theyserve the well being 18 of mankind in as much as they are the ones God intended 19

to have the opportunity 20 to be delivered from sin and marked for eternal life. 21

1 Genitive adjective dexiw/n (gen neut pl), right (opposite left); evk dÅ at the right hand.2 Verbal particle a;n indicating contingency in certain constructions.3 Aorist active subjunctive qw/ (1st per sing), put, place, lay, set; lay down, give up; lay aside, store;make, appoint, destine; present, describe; lay aside, remove; serve.4 Temporal subordinate conjunction e[wj until; while; as far as, to the point of.5 Genitive pronoun sou (2nd per sing), you.6 The tou.j Accusative noun evcqrou,j (masc pl), enemy; hated.7 Accusative noun upopo,dion (neut sing), footstool.8 The tw/n Genitive noun podw/n (masc pl), foot (of the body); perhaps leg.9 Genitive pronoun sou (2nd per sing), you.10 Interrogative particle ouvci, (an emphatic form of ouv) not; no, no indeed; used in questions whenan affirmative answer is expected.11 Nominative adjective pa,ntej (masc pl), everyone, everything.12 Present active indicative eivsi,n (3rd per pl), be, exist; take place; live; located in; stay; come; go.13 Accusative noun pneu,mata (neut pl), Spirit (of God); spirit, inner life, self; disposition, state ofmind; spirit, spirit being or power, power; life; wind; perhaps; breath; ghost, apparition.14 Nominative adjective leitourgika, (neut pl), ministering.15 Present passive participle avpostello,mena (nom neut pl), send; send out or away.16 Accusative preposition eivj into, to; in, at, on, upon, by, near; among; against; concerning.17 Accusative noun diakoni,an (fem sing), ministry, service; contribution, help, support; mission.18 Accusative preposition dia. through, because of; on account of, for the sake of.19 The tou.j Present active participle me,llontaj (masc pl), (before an infinitive) be going, be about,intend; must, be destined.20 Present active infinitive klhronomei/n receive, gain possession of, share (in), be given.21 Accusative noun swthri,an (fem sing), salvation (Christian); deliverance, preservation, release.

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III. HEBREWS 2:1-4.

1 A. There is a necessity that rises to the surface 1 in light of the pre-eminent authority of the person of Jesus Christ. 2 That necessity 3 is, in a farmore intensive manner that we have ever known before, 4 that we must pay closeattention to what the Lord Jesus Christ has said.

1. This is something that marks our 5 very identity as a person. 6 2. Specifically, those who come to know God through Jesus Christ, have

become the kind of people who give very careful attention to His every Word. 7 3. For in His Words, which must include all of the inspired New

Testament writings, we find the means and method of remaining in a closerelationship with God.

4. For it is our intense desire 8 not to make the mistake of treating theLord’s Word and wisdom in a casual manner. 9

2 B. We know that 10 the Word of God in the Old Testament 11 came,notably, 12 through 13 the means of angels. 14

1 Accusative preposition dia through, because of; on account of, for the sake of.2 Adjectival demonstrative pronoun tou,to (acc neut sing), this, this one; he, she, it.3 Present active indicative dei/ (3rd per sing), be necessary, must; should, ought; be proper.4 Adverb perissote,rwj (comparative), all the more, even more so, especially, to a greater degree.5 Accusative pronoun hma/j (1st per pl), we, us.6 Present active infinitive prose,cein pay close attention to, hold on to, give oneself to; be on guard,watch, be careful; serve as a priest (Hebrews 7:13).7 The toi/j Aorist passive participle avkousqei/sin( (dat neut pl), hear; receive news of; give heed to;understand; recover one's hearing; give a judicial hearing.8 Conditional subordinating conjunction mh,pote lest, that . . . not, otherwise.9 Aorist passive subjunctive pararuw/men (1st per pl), drift away.10 Explanatory coordinating conjunction ga,r for, since, then; indeed, certainly.11 Nominative noun lo,gos (masc sing), something said (word; saying; message); account; value;reason, grounds; charge; matter; book.12 Nominative article o (masc sing), the; this, that; he, she, it.13 Genitive preposition diV through, by means of, with; during, throughout; through, among.14 Genitive noun avgge,lwn (masc pl), angel; messenger, one who is sent.

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1. This was the fundamental form by which revelation 1 was made 2 allthrough that period of time. 3

2. This being true, 4 we also know 5 that each and every 6 manifestationwas firm in that each was reliable and well-founded. For each was confirmed andverified by God.

3. The effectiveness of the Old Testament was due to this Divinelyordained process. 7

a. Specifically, the sin of mankind as we broke away from God’s will,8 and again 9 our disloyalty 10 to God was clearly identified moment by momentand that in such a way to put this spirit in its proper context. 11

b. That is, God’s judgement in issuing retribution and punishment 12

was perfectly just and deserving. 13 For in each case God’s decisions wereobjective and not arbitrary.

3 C. The question that arises out of this concerns our motives. 14 Do we wantto be with the Lord? And if so, are we willing to become the kind of person that isable to dwell in the presence of God?

1. If so, we must understand that God, in and through the person of JesusChrist, has eliminated all possibility of confusion.

1 Aorist passive participle lalhqei,j (nom masc sing), speak, talk, say; preach, proclaim; tell; beable to speak; address, converse; promise; sound.2 Aorist middle indicative evge,neto (3rd per sing), become, be; happen, take place, arise (aorist isoften impersonal); come into being, be born or created; be done; come, go; appear; marry.3 Marcus Dods D.D.; Expositor’s Greek Testament; Vol. 4, II The Epistle to the Hebrews; pg 2594 Conditional coordinating conjunction eiv if; whether; that; if only, surely; since.5 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.6 Nominative adjective Pa/ja (nom fem sing), each, every; every kind of; all, full, absolute, greatest.7 Nominative adjective be,baioj (masc sing), reliable; firm, well-founded; confirmed, verified.8 Nominative noun para,basij (fem sing), disobedience, sin; breaking, violation.9 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.10 Nominative noun parakoh, (fem sing), disobedience, disloyalty.11 Aorist active indicative e;laben (3rd per sing), take, take hold of; receive, get, obtain; take away,remove; collect; choose (Hebrews 5:1); put on; catch; trap, take advantage of.12 Accusative noun misqapodosi,an (fem sing), reward; retribution, punishment.13 Accusative adjective e;ndikon (fem sing), just, deserved.14 Nominative pronoun hmei/j (1st per pl), we, us.

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2. This is important because the first and core value emerging from a lyingspirit is self deception. All through the Old Testament we see the spirit of religiontwisting statements of faith in spite of the clarity of revelation coming to usthrough the angels.

3. How 1 does this work in the present time? Do we think we can createreligious notions that will shield us from the truth revealed by Jesus Christ? 2

a. The truth is that Jesus Christ, the revelation of God in human form,perfected the notion 3 of deliverance from transgressions and rebellion to God’srule and authority. 4 If we turn away from this provision of God we do so clearlyseeing the nature of our decision and the actions created by that decision. 5

b. That is, from the very beginning, 6 Jesus Christ was profoundlyclear 7 about the nature and character of salvation. 8 We see 9 the evidence 10 ofthis in 11 the life and character of those 12 who were the first to listen carefully 13

to the Lord 14 and embraced the provisions 15 established by God through Him. 16 4 4. It is important for us to see that God has built into the revelation ofHimself 17 every aspect of confirmation that we need. 18

1 Interrogative particle pw/j how? in what way? how is it possible?2 Future middle indicative evkfeuxo,meqa (1st per pl), escape; flee, run away.3 Demonstrative adjectival pronoun thlikau,thj (gen fem sing), so great, so large.4 Genitive noun swthri,aj( (fem sing), salvation (ie: Christian); deliverance, preservation, release.5 Aorist active participle avmelh,santej (nom masc 1st per pl), disregard, neglect, reject.6 Accusative noun avrch,n (fem sing), beginning, first; origin, first cause; ruling power, authority,ruler; what is elementary, elementary principle (Hebrews 5:12; 6:1); corner.7 Present passive infinitive lalei/sqai speak, talk, say; proclaim; tell; able to speak; converse.8 Pronoun indefinite relative h[tij (nom fem sing), who, which; who/whichever; any/someone.9 Genitive preposition diaV through, by means of, with; during, throughout; among.10 Aorist passive indicative evbebaiw,qh( (3rd per sing), confirm, verify, prove; strengthen, sustain.11 Accusative preposition eivj into, to; in, at, on, upon, by, near; among; against; concerning.12 Accusative pronoun hma/j (1st per pl), we, us.13 The tw/n Aorist active participle avkousa,ntwn (gen masc pl), hear; receive news of; give heed to;understand; recover one's hearing; give a judicial hearing.14 The tou/ Genitive noun kuri,ou (masc sing), Lord (of God and Christ); master, lord, owner; sir.1o5f .Aorist active participle labou/sa (nom fem sing), take; get; collect; put on; catch; take advantage16 Genitive preposition upo, by, by means of; at the hands of.17 The tou/ Genitive noun qeou (masc sing), God; god; f goddess.18 Present active participle sunepimarturou/ntoj (gen masc sing), adding / joining testimony.

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a. That is, 1 He has given to us all through the life and ministry ofJesus Christ every miraculous sign we needed to distinguish the power andauthority of God’s presence and blessing. 2

b. He left nothing hidden in that through Jesus Christ 3 we see thewonder of God’s presence 4 in the midst 5 all manner of 6 display of supernaturalpower and strength along with true meaning and significance. 7

c. And all of this 8 was accomplished 9 by the Holy 10 Spirit of God 11

in accordance with 12 the will 13 of God 14 Himself. 15

1 Conjunction correlative coordinating te and; and so, so.2 Dative noun shmei,oij (neut pl), miraculous sign, miracle; sign, that by which something is knownor distinguished, indication, mark, signal; portent, warning sign.3 Conjunction Kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.4 Dative noun te,rasin (neut pl), wonder (object of); omen, something indicating a coming event.5 Conjunction Kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.6 Dative adjective poiki,laij (fem pl), various kinds of, all kinds of, varied, diverse.7 Dative noun duna,mesin (fem pl), power, strength; act of power, miracle; supernatural power(s),the Power, God; ability, capacity, means; meaning, significance.8 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.9 Dative noun merismoi/j (masc pl), distribution, distributing; division, separation.10 Genitive adjective agi,ou (neut sing), set apart to/by God, consecrated; holy, morally pure,upright.11 Genitive noun pneu,matoj (neut sing), Spirit (of God); spirit, inner life, self; disposition, state ofmind; spirit, spirit being or power, power; life; wind; breath; ghost, apparition.12 Accusative preposition kata, according to, just as; in; for; for the purpose of; at, about, on, upon,along, through, to, toward; off, opposite, near, bordering on; with, by means of, because of.13 Accusative noun qe,lhsin (fem sing), will.14 Genitive pronoun auvtou/ (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.15 Article definite th/|n (acc fem sing), the; this, that; he, she, it; tou/ with inf. in order that, so that,with the result that, that.

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IV. HEBREWS 2:5-9

5 A. As we 1 consider and articulate 2 concerning 3 the passing away of thepresent evil age and the nature of the creation of the age to come, 4 that world5 is not 6 created by God for 7 the angels. 8 We do see in this present evil age thedominant influence of angels, specifically evil angels, who treat this world as if itwere their own. 9 Yet that world, the world of the age to come, will not be insubjection to angels of any stature. 10

6 B. There are those who believe that God, in creation, gave the angels ahigher status than mankind.

1. In refuting 11 this we are all familiar 12 with the passage 13 in Psalm 8 14

and verse 4 where it 15 speaks to the nature of such thinking.

1 Relative pronoun hj (gen fem sing), who, which, what, that; he, she.2 Present active indicative lalou/men (1st per pl), speak, talk, say; preach, proclaim; tell; be able tospeak; address, converse; promise; sound.3 Genitive preposition peri, about, concerning, of; for; on account of.4 The th.n Present active participle me,llousan (acc fem sing), coming, future.5 The th.n Accusative noun oivkoume,nhn( (fem sing), world; inhabited earth; mankind.6 Negative particle ouv not; used in questions when an affirmative answer is expected.7 Explanatory coordinating conjunction ga,r for, since, then; indeed, certainly.8 Dative noun avgge,loij (masc pl), angel; messenger, one who is sent.9 Rev. Alfred Plummer, M.A., D.D.; The International Critical Commentary, A Critical andExegetical Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews; T.&T. Clark; 1924; Page 2110 Aorist active indicative upe,taxen (3rd per sing), put in subjection, subject, subordinate.11 Adversative cordinating conjunction de, but, rather, on the contrary.12 Marcus Dods D.D.; Expositor’s Greek Testament, Vol. 4, IV, The Epistle to the Hebrews;Eerdmans; 1970; page 26213 Aorist middle indicative diemartu,rato (3rd per sing), declare solemnly and emphatically; chargeunder solemn oath; warn.14 Psalm 8:3-8. When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars,which You have ordained; 4 What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man thatYou care for him? 5 Yet You have made him a little lower than God, And You crown him withglory and majesty! 6 You make him to rule over the works of Your hands; You have put all thingsunder his feet, 7 All sheep and oxen, And also the beasts of the field, 8 The birds of the heavensand the fish of the sea, Whatever passes through the paths of the seas.15 Pronoun indefinite ti,j (nom masc sing), anyone or thing, someone or thing.

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a. This verse 1 says; 2 What is man that You take thought of him, Andthe son of man that You care for him?

b. The question 3 here concerns 4 the nature of mankind 5 as Godcreated us. What we do know is that 6 God 7 has a very specific purpose 8 for us increation, in spite of those who resist this declaration. 9 The specificity is seen inthe vision and purpose that God has for His people. They are known individuallyas a son 10 of man, 11 a designation shared by our Lord Jesus Himself. For through12 Him 13 God has revealed His concern 14 for us. Certainly it is His desire toredeem a people out of the human race and therein realize the vision and purposethat God has for us in creating us. 7 c. In our initial creation, God made mankind 15 lower in stature 16

when compared 17 with the angels. 18 1) Yet this 19 was a temporary situation. 20

1 Article definite tou/ (gen masc sing), the; this, that; he, she, it; tou/ with infinitive: in order that, sothat, with the result that, that.2 Present active participle le,gwn (nom masc sing), say, speak, tell; call, name; maintain, assert,declare; mean, intend; think; command, order; answer, ask.3 Interrogative pronoun ti, (acc neut sing), who? which? what? what sort of?4 Present active indicative evstin (3rd per sing), exist; happen; live; located in; remain.5 Nominative noun a;nqrwpoj (masc sing), man, human being, person, one; husband; son; servant.6 Nominal subordinating conjunction o[ti that; because, for, since.7 Genitive pronoun auvtou/ (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.8 Present passive indicative mimnh,|skh| (2nd per sing), remember, call to mind; concerned about.9 Disjunctive coordinating conjunction h; or; than; but rather.10 Nominative noun uio,j (masc sing), son; descendant, offspring, heir; with the genitive it can meanone who shares a special relationship or a likeness to someone or something; disciple, follower.11 Genitive noun avnqrw,pou (masc sing), man, human being, person, one; husband; son; servant.12 Nominal subordinating conjunction o[ti that; because, for, since.13 Accusative pronoun auvto,n (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.14 Present middle indicative evpiske,pth| (2nd per sing), visit, care for, be concerned about; pick out,look for; perhaps rise upon.15 Accusative pronoun auvto,n (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.16 Aorist active indicative hvla,ttwsaj (2nd per sing), make lower.17 Accusative preposition par, beside, by, at; on, along; to; more than, above; rather; contrary to.18 Accusative noun avgge,louj (masc pl), angel; messenger, one who is sent.19 Pronoun adjectival indefinite ti (acc neut sing), anyone, anything; someone, something; any,some, a certain, several.20 Adverb bracu, (acc neut sing), little, short, small; bracu, ti for a little while (Hebrews 2:7,9), asmall amount; dia. brace,wn briefly (Hebrews 13:22).

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2) For even in the midst of this temporary situation, we could seethe vision and calling that God had intended for us. 1 That is we were not deniedthe honor 2 and even 3 the glory 4 of being the crowning act of God’s creation. 5

8 3) Certainly we have not reached our potential. a) This is not due to the nature of creation in that there is

nothing in creation 6 that was not intended to be within 7 the domain 8 of our 9

providence. 10 Our place and power in creation 11 is unique in 12 that 13 the natureof our 14 rule and authority means that the whole of creation 15 is subject to us. 16

There was nothing 17 left out 18 of our potential to rule. That is nothing wasdesignated by God as disobedient or outside of the control 19 intended for us. 20

b) Yet 21 presently 22 we see clearly 23 that we 24 have not yetreached 25 our potential with all of creation in subjection or submission 26 to us.

1 Accusative pronoun auvto,n (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.2 Dative noun timh/| (fem sing), honor, respect; value; sum; proceeds; place of honor (Hebrews 5:4).3 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.4 Dative noun do,xh| (fem sing), glory, splendor; power; praise; pride; brilliance; God’s presence.5 Aorist active indicative evstefa,nwsaj (2nd per sing), crown; reward.6 Accusative adjective pa,nta (neut pl), all; every kind of; all, full, absolute, greatest.7 Genitive preposition upoka,tw under, beneath.8 Aorist active indicative upe,taxaj (2nd per sing), put in subjection, subject, subordinate.9 Genitive pronoun auvtou/ (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.10 The tw/n Genitive noun podw/n (masc pl), foot (of the body); perhaps leg.11 Explanatory coordinating conjunction ga,r for, since, then; indeed, certainly.12 Dative preposition evn in, on, at; near, by, before; among, within; by, with.13 Article - definite tw/| (dat masc sing), the; this, that; he, she, it.14 Dative pronoun auvtw/| (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.15 The ta. Nominative adjective pa,nta (neut pl), entire, whole; all; everyone, everything.16 Aorist active infinitive upota,xai (dat), put in subjection, subject, subordinate.17 Accusative adjective ouvde,n (neut sing), no one, (worth) nothing; no; not at all, in no respect.18 Aorist active indicative avfh/ken (3rd per sing), cancel (sin or debt); allow; neglect; let go, dismiss.19 Accusative adjective avnupo,takton (neut sing), disorderly, disobedient; uncontrolled, not subject.20 Dative pronoun auvtw/| (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.21 Adversative cordinating conjunction de. but, rather, on the contrary.22 Adverb nu/n now, at the present; then, indeed.23 Present active indicative orw/men (1st per pl), see, observe, notice; perceive (Hebrews 13:23).24 Dative pronoun auvtw/| (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.25 Adverb ou;pw not yet; negating extension of time beyond a certain point.26 The ta. Accusative adjective pa,nta (neut pl), all; every kind; full, absolute with the Presentpassive participle upotetagme,na (acc neut pl), submit to, obey, under authority; subordinate.

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9 A. All of this allows us to understand 1 the mission and purpose 2 of Jesus 3

Christ from a different perspective. 4 For as He comes into this present evil ageHe identifies with us, not with the angels.

1. All through His earthly life and ministry He is the revelation of God inhuman form. He is, for a time, 5 of a lesser stature 6 when compared 7 to any 8 ofthe angels. 9

2. This is to say that the Lord came into this present evil age, in the formand manner we see in the New Testament scriptures, to redeem a fallen and sinfulhuman race. He accomplished this specifically through 10 His atoning suffering 11

and death. 12 3. His atoning work on our behalf was filled with God’s 13 glorious power

14 and 15 honor. 16 a. The nature and character of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ was

from the beginning ordained 17 by God.

1 Present active indicative ble,pomen (1st per pl), see; look (on or at); be able to see, gain one'ssight; beware of; consider, regard; see to (something); perceive, discover, find.2 Article - definite to,n (acc masc sing), the; this, that; he, she, it.3 Accusative noun Vihsou/n (masc sing), Jesus; Joshua.4 Adversative cordinating conjunction de but, rather, on the contrary.5 Adverb bracu, (acc neut sing), little, short, small; bracu, ti for a little while (Hebrews 2:7,9), asmall amount; dia. brace,wn briefly (Hebrews 13:22).6 Perfect passive participle hvlattwme,non (acc masc sing), become less important.7 Accusative preposition par, beside, by, at; on, along; to; more than, above; rather; contrary to.8 Pronoun adjectival indefinite ti (acc neut sing), anyone / thing; someone / thing; any, a certain.9 Accusative noun avgge,louj (masc pl), angel; messenger, one who is sent.10 Accusative preposition dia through, because of; on account of, for the sake of.11 The to. Accusative noun pa,qhma (neut sing), suffering; passion, desire.12 The tou/ Genitive noun qana,tou (masc sing), death; struck a deadly blow; leading/near to death.13 Genitive noun qeou (masc sing), God; god; f goddess.14 Dative noun do,xh| (fem sing), glory, splendor, grandeur; power, kingdom; praise, honor; pride;brightness, brilliance; revealed presence of God, God himself; heaven; glorious heavenly being.15 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.16 Dative noun timh/| (fem sing), honor (place of), respect; value; sum; proceeds; honor (Heb. 5:4).17 Perfect passive participle evstefanwme,non (acc masc sing), crown; reward.

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b. This was affirming to everyone and thus allowing us to see the 1

kindness, mercy, and grace 2 of God 3 in the Lord’s death. 4 b. For the atonement is that moment 5 where Jesus Christ took 6 the

whole 7 of God’s punishment for sin upon Himself.

10 B. For in the midst of redemption there is a fundamental truth that all ofmust see. 8 That is, the deliverance from sin and the creation of an intimatepersonal relationship with God is Divine in that it is wholly 9 an act of God. 10

1. We see then that the incarnation, 11 the act of God the Son taking toHimself His own human nature, 12 was necessary if mankind was to have theopportunity of being forgiven of sin and cleansed from all unrighteousness. 13

a. We understand that 14 God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) 15 created 16

mankind 17 for the purpose 18 of being His people. 19 b. In light of this we also see that if mankind was to realize 20 the glory

and splendor of God’s intentions for us in the first place. 21

1 Subordinate conjunction o[pwj that, in order that.2 Dative noun ca,riti (fem sing), grace, kindness, mercy; God’s presence, power or glory; favor.3 Genitive noun qeou (masc sing), God; god; f goddess.4 Genitive noun qana,tou (masc sing), death; a deadly blow; leading to, near or in danger of death.5 Genitive preposition upe,r for, in behalf of, for the sake of, concerning.6 Aorist middle subjunctive geu,shtai (3rd per sing), taste; eat; experience.7 Genitive adjective panto,j (neut sing), each, every; every kind of; all, full, absolute, greatest.8 Explanatory coordinating conjunction ga,r for, since, then; indeed, certainly.9 Imperfect active indicative :Eprepen (3rd per sing), it is fitting or proper.10 Dative pronoun auvtw/| (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.11 Genitive preposition diV through, by means of, with; during, throughout; among.12 Relative pronoun o[n (acc masc sing), who, which, what, that; he, she.13 The ta. Nominative adjective pa,nta (neut pl), entire, whole; all; everyone, everything.14 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.15 Relative pronoun ou- (gen masc sing (no antecedent), who, which, what, that; he, she.16 Genitive preposition diV through, by means of, with; during, throughout; among.17 The ta. Nominative adjective pa,nta (neut pl), entire, whole; all; everyone, everything.18 Accusative adjective pollou,j (masc pl) much, many things; much more, all the more.19 Accusative noun uiou,j (masc pl), son; descendant, offspring, heir.20 Accusative preposition eivj into, to; in, at, on, upon, by, near; among; against; concerning.21 Accusative noun do,xan (fem sing), glory, splendor, grandeur; power; praise, honor; God himself.

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1) For God, as our creator, 1 had to redeem 2 us as well. 2) For the place and power that God intended mankind to occupy

was of such a stature that we must reflect His non-moral and moral attributes. 3) In order for this to happen, God’s plan of salvation 3 must be

carried out to it completion. 4 That is, by the means of 5 the suffering and death 6

of Jesus Christ, the revelation of God in human form, 7 the righteous wrath andjudgement of God against us would be satisfied.11 2. And this 8 thought 9 is reinforced by the fact 10 that only by purification

men can be set apart for God. 11 This purity of disposition is a reflection of

God’s own moral life and character. a. Therefore the One who is bringing about this spiritual purity of

character 12 and 13 all of those 14 who are being transformed so as to becomewithin their heart, spirit or disposition, set apart as sacred or consecrated to God,15 must have 16 a true sense of unity or oneness between them. 17

b. Certainly this oneness can only be created by a manifestation of thewill of God the Father.

1 The to.n Accusative noun avrchgo,n (masc sing), leader, pioneer, founder, originator.2 Aorist active participle avgago,nta (acc masc sing), lead, bring; go.3 The th/j Genitive noun swthri,aj( (fem sing), salvation (ie: Christian); deliverance, release.4 Aorist active infinitive teleiw/sai make perfect, perfect, make complete; complete, finish,accomplish, end; Make mature; fulfill, make come true.5 Genitive preposition dia. through, by means of, with; during, throughout; among.6 Genitive noun paqhma,twn (neut pl), suffering; passion, desire.7 Genitive pronoun auvtw/n (masc 3rd per pl), they, them, those.8 Conjunction correlative coordinating te and; and so, so.9 Nominative article o (masc sing), the; this, that; he, she, it.10 Explanatory coordinating conjunction ga,r for, since, then; indeed, certainly.11 Marcus Dods D.D.; Expositor’s Greek Testament; Vol. 1, II Hebrews; Eerdmans; page 26612 Present active participle agia,zwn (nom masc sing), set apart as sacred to God; make holy,consecrate; regard as sacred; purify, cleanse.13 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.14 Nominative adjective pa,ntej (masc pl), everyone, everything.15 The oi Present passive participle agiazo,menoi (nom masc pl), set apart as sacred to God;make holy, consecrate; regard as sacred; purify, cleanse.16 Genitive preposition evx from, out or away from; by, by means or reason of, because; for; on, at.17 Genitive cardinal adjective eno,j (masc sing), one; a, an, single; only one.

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c. And this manifestation of the will of God the Father is seen in thatfact 1 the person of Jesus Christ, the revelation of God in human form is identifiedby this, that 2 He has no 3 reservations 4 or misgivings 5 in acknowledging 6 thosewho are in the process of redemption 7 as being members of the kingdom of God.8

12 3. This relationship of God to mankind is affirmed in Psalm 22. 9 a. For here we see an open acknowledgment 10 of the unique

relationship 11 that God 12 has given to us as He created us. We do not merelyexist, we are His people. 13

b. And this effects our vision of life. For we realize that this relation issuch that we 14 find ourselves in 15 the midst 16 of His people 17 singing hymns ofpraise to 18 Him. 19 13 4. Paul refers once again to statements made in the Old Testament. 20

a. Here he refers to the Prophet Isaiah. 21 Isaiah 22 cries out to Jehovahas he desires to see faith in God kept intact. 23

1 Accusative preposition diV through, because of; on account of, for the sake of.2 Relative pronoun h[n (acc fem sing), who, which, what, that; he, she.3 Negative particle ouvk not; used in questions when an affirmative answer is expected.4 Accusative noun aivti,an (fem sing), reason, cause; accusation, charge; guilt, wrong.5 Present passive indicative evpaiscu,netai (3rd per sing), be ashamed.6 Present active infinitive kalei/n call, name, address; invite; summon, call in.7 Accusative pronoun auvtou,j (masc 3rd per pl), they, them, these.8 Accusative noun avdelfou,j (masc pl), brother; fellow believer-man-countryman.9 Present active participle le,gwn (nom masc sing), say, speak, tell; call, name; maintain, assert,declare; mean, intend; think; command, order; answer, ask.10 Future active indicative Vapaggelw/ (1st per sing), inform; proclaim; call; acknowledge, confess.11 The to. Accusative noun o;noma, (neut sing), name; title; person; authority; status; reputation.12 Genitive pronoun sou (2nd per sing), you.13 The toi/j Dative noun avdelfoi/j (masc pl), brother; fellow believer; fellow man, countryman.14 Genitive pronoun mou (1st per sing), I, me.15 Dative preposition evn in, on, at; near, by, before; among, within; by, with.16 Dative noun me,sw| (neut sing), middle, in the middle; between; through; at the center; inside.17 Genitive noun evkklhsi,aj (fem sing), church, congregation; assembly, gathering.18 Future active indicative umnh,sw (1st per sing), sing a hymn; sing praises to.19 Accusative pronoun se, (2nd per sing), you.20 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.21 Adverb pa,lin again, once more; back; furthermore; on the other hand, yet.22 Nominative pronoun evgw, (1st per sing), I, me.23 Future middle indicative e;somai (1st per sing), be, exist; happen; live; located in; stay; come; go.

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b. He realizes that God must act if faith is to remain what it should beand not taken out of its’ context and therefore losing the true meaning involved. 1

God has given them meaning in life and this cannot be sacrificed. c. From the beginning of his requests to God, Isaiah realizes that he

has no personal power in this matter. God’s 2 personal presence is required ifthere is to be any redemption. Therefore he waits for the Lord’s response 3 in spiteof the fact that it is the nature of God to turn away from the house of Jacob, inlight of their sins against Him. Isaiah has believed that God would grant hisrequest, even if the judgment of God had already commenced.

d. It is clear that Isaiah knows God to be a God of redemption in spiteof the sins at hand and therefore Isaiah has hope for the revelation of the grace ofGod which was to follow His judgements.

e. And 4 again, 5 Isaiah 6 represents 7 a people 8 who 9 look 10 for therevelation of the glory of God.

1) Like Isaiah, 11 they are drawn together in the common bond offaith in the lord. He and those like him have a vision that comes from God. 12

2) They see the privilege that God has given to the human racewhen He created us. To bring about a realization of this vision is the very reasonfor God’s desire to bring about 13 our salvation.

3) This salvation was evident from the beginning as God made Hispresence known in the life and experience of Israel. And He made His presenceknown in ways that people could not mistake. 14

1 Perfect active participle pepoiqw,j (nom masc 1st per sing), persuade, convince; satisfy; seek favorfrom; reassure. Perfect active and passive; trust, rely on; have confidence; be certain or sure.2 Dative pronoun auvtw/| (masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.3 Dative preposition evpV on, at, in; with; over; because of; to, for; against; in addition to; concerning.4 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.5 Adverb pa,lin again, once more; back; furthermore; on the other hand, yet.6 Nominative pronoun evgw, (1st per sing), I, me.7 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.8 The ta. Nominative noun paidi,a (neut pl), child; infant.9 Relative pronoun a[ (acc neut pl), who, which, what, that; he, she.10 Interjection ivdou, Look! See! Listen!; there or here is/was/comes; suddenly; even, yet.11 Dative pronoun moi (1st per sing), I, me.12 The o Nominative noun qeo,j (masc sing), God; god; f goddess.13 Aorist active indicative e;dwken (3rd per sing), give; grant; put; appoint; establish; pay; yield, cause.14 The content of verse 13 comes from Isaiah 8:16-18, which is the foundation of the verse.

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14 C. A major point here 1 is that 2 from the beginning of our creation, thehuman race 3 has been defined, 4 at least in part through our physicalexperience. We cannot deny the fact that we have blood 5 in our veins and 6 and aphysical body that contributes to the way in which we define life. 7

1. With this in mind, 8 God the Son, 9 willingly 10 took to Himself 11 Hisown human nature (body, soul and spirit). 12 He did this out of His concern 13 forour well being.

a. For in this position, through 14 His suffering and death (theatonement), 15 He was able to offer us the opportunity of having the effectivenessof an eternal separation from God 16 being removed altogether. 17

b. For the evil one, 18 is by his 19 nature committed 20 to exercise hisprofound influence 21 over mankind for the specific purpose 22 of creating 23 thiseternal separation from God.

1 Inferential coordinating conjunction, ou=n therefore, then; thus, so, accordingly.2 Conjunction subordinate evpei, since, because, as; otherwise, for otherwise; when.3 The ta. Nominative noun paidi,a (neut pl), child; infant.4 Perfect active indicative kekoinw,nhken (3rd per sing), share, take part, participate; contribute.5 Genitive noun ai[matoj (neut sing), blood; death; murder.6 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.7 Genitive noun sarko,j( (fem sing), flesh, physical body; human nature, earthly descent; one'slower, sinful human nature; human being, person, man; human realm of existence; sexual impulse.8 Adverb kai, (normal use) and, also, but, even; that is, namely.9 Personal pronoun auvto,j (nom masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.10 Adverb paraplhsi,wj likewise.11 Aorist active indicative mete,scen (3rd per sing), share in; eat, live on; have; belong to.12 The tw/n Genitive pronoun auvtw/n (masc 3rd per pl), they, them, those.13 Conditional subordinating conjunction i[na in order that (purpose); so that (result); that.14 Genitive preposition diaV through, by means of, with; during, throughout; among.15 The tou/ Genitive noun qana,tou (masc sing), death (leading to/near/in danger of); a deadly blow.16 The tou/ Genitive noun qana,tou (masc sing), death (leading to/near/in danger of); a deadly blow.17 Aorist active subjunctive katargh,sh| (3rd per sing), render ineffective, nullify, cancel; destroy,abolish, do away with; use up.18 The to.n Accusative adjective dia,bolon (masc sing), the Devil; given to malicious gossip.19 Article - definite to,n (acc masc sing), the; this, that; he, she, it.20 Present active participle e;conta (acc masc sing), have, hold, possess; keep; receive, get; regard,consider, think; can, be able, must (with infinitive); be married to; wear; be situated.21 The to. Accusative noun kra,toj (neut sing), might, strength, power, dominion; mighty deed.22 Pronoun tou/tV (demonstrative nom neut sing), this (one); he, she, it; tou/t/ e;stin that is.23 Present active indicative evstin (3rd per sing), exist; happen; live; located in; remain.

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15 1) For we see that 1 the Lord did not destroy death itself. That is Hedid not eliminate the possibility of eternal separation from Himself.

2) Rather, He destroyed the power of the evil one to have absolutecontrol over our life and character. 2 Through the atonement the Lord revealed tous 3 the possibility to have the freedom 4 we need to walk away from sin.

3) The significance of this is in the fact that all of mankind 5

realizes, with fearfulness, 6 that rightfully, 7 we face an eternal separation fromGod. 8 We have known this through 9 the whole 10 of our 11 lives. For the nature ofour life 12 reveals the fact that we are indeed, 13 enslaved 14 to a spirit of rebellion. 16 c. These observations help us to see the place that God has given to usin creation. 15 For 16 the Lord did not 17 offer such an intercession by assuming thenature 18 of the angels. 19 Rather, 20 this kind of intercession was given 21 to theposterity 22 of Abraham, 23 or to say, mankind.

1 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.2 Marcus Dods D.D.; Expositor’s Greek Testament; Vol. 1, II Hebrews; Eerdmans; page 2673 Demonstrative pronoun tou,touj (acc masc pl), this, this one; he, she, it.4 Aorist active subjunctive avpalla,xh| (3rd per sing), set free, leave, depart.5 Correlative pronoun o[soi (nom masc pl), as many as, all, everyone.6 Dative noun fo,bw| (masc sing), fear, terror; fear, reverence; respect.7 Nominative adjective e;nocoi (masc pl), liable, answerable, guilty of sin; enslaved (Hebrews 2:15).8 Genitive noun qana,tou (masc sing), death; a deadly blow; leading to/near/ in danger of death.9 Genitive preposition diaV through, by means of, with; during, throughout; among.10 Genitive adjective panto,j (neut sing), each, every; every kind of; all, full, absolute, greatest.11 Article definite tou/ (gen masc sing), the; this, that; he, she, it; tou/ with infinitive: in order that,so that, with the result that, that.12 Present active infinitive zh/n (gen), live, be alive; remain alive; come back to life.13 Imperfect active indicative h=san (3rd per pl), be, exist; happen; live; located in; stay; come; go.14 Genitive noun doulei,aj (fem sing), slavery; doulei,aj e;nocoj enslaved (Hebrews 2:15).15 Adverb dh,pou it is clear, of course.16 Explanatory coordinating conjunction ga,r for, since, then; indeed, certainly.17 Negative particle ouv not; used in questions when an affirmative answer is expected.18 Present middle indicative evpilamba,netai (3rd per sing), take, take hold of; seize, catch; arrest;help, be concerned about or assume the nature of (Hebrews 2:16).19 Genitive noun avgge,lwn (masc pl), angel; messenger, one who is sent.20 Adversative coordinating conjunction avlla. but, rather, on the contrary;21 Present middle indicative evpilamba,netai (3rd per sing), take, take hold of; seize, catch; arrest;help, be concerned about or assume the nature of (Hebrews 2:16).22 Genitive noun spe,rmatoj (neut sing), seed; offspring, children, descendants; perhaps nature.23 Genitive noun Vabraa,m (masc sing), Abraham.

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17 2. With all of this in mind, 1 if mankind, 2 the crowning act of God’screation, was to be saved from their sin, then, concerning the nature of sin, it had3 to be 4 the Lord Himself who would save all of us. 5

a. And not only did it have to be the Lord who saves us, He also had tobecome 6 one of us. 7 For His identity with us was a key factor 8 if the mercy 9 ofGod was to be realized. It is to say that the compassion of God is not to becompared with pity.

b. Certainly we are immersed in the pain of the consequences of oursin. Yet such a situation cannot be resolve by pity. This resolution required thecompassion of God for us if we are to overcome our sin and rebellion to the Lord.

c. This is to say that 10 the Lord related to us in such a way that Hecommunicated God’s faithfulness 11 as He interceded for us in a substantiativemanner (as our high priest). 12 As such 13 He had to satisfy 14 the demands of aholiness and righteousness in bringing us into 15 a right relationship with God. 16

For any possibility of us having a relationship with God must be based on ourbeing truly forgiven 17 of our sin. 18 Only then can we become the people of God. 1

1 Inferential coordinating conjunction o[qen where, from where; and so, therefore, for which reason.2 The toi/j Dative noun avdelfoi/j (masc pl), brother; fellow believer; fellow man, countryman.3 Accusative preposition kata, according to, just as; in; for; for the purpose of; at, about; on, upon,along, through, to, toward; off, opposite, near, bordering on; with, by means of, because of.4 Imperative active indicative w;feilen (3rd per sing), owe; ought, obligated; sin against, wrong.5 Accusative adjective pa,nta (neut pl), all; every kind of; full, absolute, greatest; everyone/thing.6 Aorist middle subjunctive ge,nhtai (3rd per sing), become, be; happen, take place, arise (aoristoften impersonal, it happened or came about); come into being, be born or created; be done,become something; come, go; appear; marry.7 Aorist passive infinitive omoiwqh/nai resemble, be like; compare.8 Conditional subordinating conjunction i[na in order that (purpose); so that (result); that.9 Nominative adjective evleh,mwn (masc sing), merciful.10 Copulative coordinating conjunction kai, and, also, but, even; that is, namely.11 Nominative adjective pisto,j (masc sing), faithful, trustworthy, reliable; believing; sure, unfailing.12 Nominative noun avrciereu,j (masc sing), high priest; member of high priestly family.13 Article definite ta, (acc neut pl), the; this, that; he, she, it.14 Accusative preposition pro.j to; toward; for the sake or purpose of, in order to, so that; for;against; with, in company with; at, about, near, beside.15 Accusative preposition eivj into, to; in, at, on, upon, by, near; among; against; concerning.16 The to.n Accusative noun qeo,n (masc sing), God; god; f goddess.17 The to. Present middle infinitive ila,skesqai (acc), achieve forgiveness, deal mercifully with.18 The ta.j Accusative noun amarti,aj (fem pl), sin.19 The tou/ Genitive noun laou/ (masc sing), people; nation; crowd; the people of God.

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18 3. Through His identity with us, the Lord caused us to have a greatadvantage in understanding redemption and salvation. 1

a. This advantage was created for us as the Lord was in 2 the midst ofthe temptation that 3 came His 4 way. It is to say that from the very beginning ofHis presence with us in human form, in spite of His holiness and righteousness,He endured 5 every and all attempts 6 to cause Him to sin, and enter into rebellionto God.

b. For as He was in the midst of this temptation, He did not enter intosin or rebellion. This left us with a profound sense of encouragement. 7 That is, aswe are overcome with the temptations that permeate this present evil age, 8 wecan see that the grace and mercy of God means that Jesus Christ is able to cometo our aid and get us through it successfully. 9

1 Explanatory coordinating conjunction ga,r for, since, then; indeed, certainly.2 Dative preposition evn in, on, at; near, by, before; among, within; by, with.3 Relative pronoun w-| (dat neut 3rd per sing), who, which, what, that; he, she.4 Personal pronoun auvto,j (nom masc 3rd per sing), he, she, it.5 Perfect active indicative pe,ponqen (3rd per sing), suffer, endure, undergo; experience.6 Aorist passive participle peirasqei,j( (nom masc sing), test, put to the test; tempt; try, attempt.7 Aorist active infinitive bohqh/sai help.8 The toi/j Present passive participle peirazome,noij (dat masc pl), test (put to); tempt; try, attempt.9 Present passive indicative du,natai (3rd per sing), can, be able to, be capable of; can do, able to do.

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