Scripture to Read: Hebrews 2:2-3
We begin today, finding that God, in the Old Testament, did use the “angel of the LORD” to speak His Word. “On a number of occasions in the Old Testa- ment when the angel of the LORD appeared, it seems to be the LORD Himself. The angel has attributes that belong to God and God alone. In addition, He is ad- dressed as the LORD. If this be the case, then He is not a created being, but God Himself who took on angelic form. Though some have thought it to be God the Father, this would more likely be an instance of Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity, coming to earth for a short time in a human form. Other times, however, the angel of the LORD is clearly distinguished from the LORD. On these occasions, the angel must be a created being rather than God Himself.” (quote from Don Stew- art: Who Is the Angel of the Lord in the Old Testament? https://www.blueletterbible.org/faq/don_stewart/ don_stewart_26.cfm). So, God did use Himself through the Son, and He also used an angel or angels to speak His Word as well. We also see that God’s Word is unal- terable, even His Word spoken by angels, and that every sin and disobedient act received an appropriate penalty. Because of this, God asks the question in Hebrews 2:3, “how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?” In other words, any who neglects the salvation found only through Christ will receive the appropriate penalty for their sin.
Challenge & Application
What did you learn today about God, His Word and His salvation through Christ?
Who will you share these truths with this week?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!