BRINGING MANY SONS TO GLORY
Hebrews Bible Study — Lesson #5
Scripture: Hebrews 2:10–18 (KJV)
I'm Well Done — Knowing Jesus, Finishing Well
Introduction — Why Did Jesus Become One of Us?
As we continue our study through the Book of Hebrews, we discover something extraordinary about God's plan of salvation.
Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, willingly took upon Himself our humanity. He experienced suffering, temptation, and death—not because He was powerless, but because He came to accomplish the Father's purpose of bringing many sons to glory.
Hebrews 2:10–18 reveals three wonderful truths about our Savior: He is the Captain of our salvation, He is not ashamed to call us His brethren, and He is our merciful and faithful High Priest.
These truths should strengthen our faith and deepen our relationship with Him.
1. The Captain of Our Salvation — Hebrews 2:10
"For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings."
The word Captain carries the meaning of a leader, pioneer, or one who goes before others.
Jesus did not merely show us the way to salvation. He became the way through His suffering, death, and resurrection.
When Scripture says He was made "perfect through sufferings," it does not suggest that Jesus was ever sinful or imperfect. Rather, His suffering completed His mission as our Savior.
Personal Application: When we experience suffering, we can remember that our Savior has already walked the road before us. We are following the Captain of our salvation.
2. He Is Not Ashamed to Call Us Brethren — Hebrews 2:11–13
"For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren."
What a remarkable statement!
The holy Son of God is not ashamed to identify Himself with those He has redeemed.
The One who sanctifies us is the same One who welcomes us into God's family.
We are not merely people who know about Jesus. Through faith in Him, we become members of God's household.
Personal Application: Do we live each day with the awareness that we belong to Christ? Does our conduct reflect our relationship with Him?
3. Through Death He Defeated the Devil — Hebrews 2:14–15
"That through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;"
Jesus took on flesh and blood so that He could die in our place.
Through His death and resurrection, He broke the devil's power over those who belong to Him.
The word "destroy" here speaks of rendering powerless or breaking the controlling power of the enemy, not of the devil ceasing to exist.
For the believer, death no longer has the final victory.
Personal Application: We do not have to live enslaved by the fear of death. Our hope rests in the risen Christ and His promise of eternal life.
4. He Came to Help the Seed of Abraham — Hebrews 2:16
"For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham."
Jesus did not become an angel. He became truly human.
He came as the promised descendant of Abraham, fulfilling God's redemptive promises.
Through faith in Christ, believers share in the blessing promised to Abraham (Galatians 3:7–9, 29).
This reminds us that God's plan of redemption was not an afterthought. It was His purpose from the beginning.
5. Our Merciful and Faithful High Priest — Hebrews 2:17–18
"For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted."
The word succour means to help, aid, or come to someone's assistance.
Jesus understands our struggles because He experienced temptation and suffering, yet without sin.
He is merciful because He understands our weakness.
He is faithful because He perfectly fulfilled the Father's will.
And He is our High Priest because He made reconciliation for our sins through His sacrifice.
What a comfort to know that when we face temptation, we can turn to One who understands and is able to help us!
How Does This Help Us Finish Well?
The Christian life is not simply about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ. It is about continuing to walk with Him, growing in faith, obedience, and love.
Hebrews reminds us that we are not traveling this journey alone.
We have a Captain who leads us, a Brother who identifies with us, and a High Priest who helps us.
Our responsibility is to keep our eyes on Him, trust His Word, and remain faithful until the end.
As John the Baptist declared:
"He must increase, but I must decrease." — John 3:30
May that become our daily attitude as we seek to know Jesus more intimately and finish well.
Closing Thought
Jesus did not come merely to rescue us from judgment. He came to bring many sons to glory.
What an extraordinary Savior!
The question is not simply, "Do I know about Jesus?" but rather, "Am I walking with Him today?"
May we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I'm Well Done — Knowing Jesus, Finishing Well
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