Hebrews 2:9 But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. 10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings. 11 For both He who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one Father; for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, 12 saying, “I will proclaim Your name to My brethren, In the midst of the congregation I will sing Your praise.” 13 And again, “I will put My trust in Him.” And again, “Behold, I and the children whom God has given Me.”
14 Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. 16 For assuredly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendant of Abraham. 17 Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.
There is much to ponder in this passage:
Jesus, the author of our salvation, was made perfect through suffering. Jesus shares in our flesh and blood, and it is in His humanity that He was made perfect through suffering. He is the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world. How did suffering make Jesus the author of our salvation?
Jesus, as our Redeemer, was made perfect through suffering by overcoming temptation of every kind that is common to mankind, without sin. Heb 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.
Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross rendered Satan, who had the power of death, powerless, and freed many sons for glory. Hey 2:9 But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. … Jesus is our Forerunner, the Word made flesh. As the author of our salvation Jesus suffered and died, rose from the dead, and entered into glory that He might "lead many sons to glory."
Jesus’ own suffering makes Him a sympathetic High Priest who strengthens those who are beset by trials and temptations. Hey 2:18 “For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.” … The aid Jesus our High Priest brings to us is twofold: the forgiveness of sins for our having been overcome in our trials and temptations; and granting us the power, Jesus’ power, to resist and overcome temptation.
Hebrews 4:14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. 16 Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
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