Hebrews 1:6 (Mark Hong)

“And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.”

Hebrews 1:6

The quotation and its introduction (v. 6) are complex, but ‘firstborn’ reflects Psalm 89:27, where it is implied that God announced he would make the son of David, the firstborn, the Ruler of the kings of the earth. This verse is not about the birth of Jesus but, along with the rest of the chapter, it is about his exaltation to God’s right hand, his introduction to the world to come as Ruler of the kings of the earth. Since Jesus is now reigning over all things, we live in the overlap of the ages. We live in the present evil age, but the age to come is already here.

Verses 11-12 say, "They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. 12 You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end.” 13 To which of the angels did God ever say, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”?

CLOSING PRAYER

Jesus, my Redeemer and Rock of my salvation, I come to you in thanksgiving and praise. With all of the heavenly host, I worship you.
(Edited from Encounter with God)