Hebrews 1: Jesus Is Superior to Angels
Scripture Focus:
“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.”
— Hebrews 1:2 (ESV)
Reflection:
The book of Hebrews opens with an explosive truth: God still speaks, and now He speaks through His Son. This changes everything. The same God who spoke to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the same God who revealed Himself through fire, cloud, thunder, and prophets—has now revealed Himself in Jesus Christ.
God’s character has not changed. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. In the Old Testament, He spoke to the fathers in many ways—dreams, visions, visitations. And each one of those encounters pointed forward to something greater. The prophets, the law, the covenants—all were types and shadows (Hebrews 10:1) of the coming Messiah.
How were the patriarchs saved before Jesus came? The answer is in Scripture itself:
“They will all be taught by God.” — Isaiah 54:13 (quoted also in John 6:45)
God taught them. He personally revealed Himself to those who believed.
He walked through the covenant with Abraham as a flaming torch (Genesis 15:17), declaring that if man failed, God Himself would be slain. He came again to Abraham as three men, eating a meal with him (Genesis 18). He spoke to Rebekah about her twins (Genesis 25:23). He showed Jacob the ladder reaching to heaven (Genesis 28:12–13). God didn’t hide Himself—He spoke. But now, we live in the days where God speaks through the Son.
Jesus—Not an Angel, but God
Hebrews 1 makes it abundantly clear: Jesus is not an angel. He is infinitely superior to angels. He is the radiance of God’s glory, the exact imprint of His nature, and the One through whom the world was made (Hebrews 1:3).
To say that Jesus is an angel—as some cults and religions do—is not only false but blasphemous.
Mormons claim that Jesus is one of many spirit-children of God.
Jehovah’s Witnesses claim that Jesus is Michael the archangel.
Islam claims that the angel Gabriel brought a message that contradicts the gospel.
But Hebrews—and all of Scripture—testifies differently.
“But to which of the angels has He ever said, ‘Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet’?” — Hebrews 1:13
“Even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.” — Galatians 1:8
Jesus is not created. He is Creator. Angels serve Him. They are ministering spirits (Hebrews 1:14) sent to aid those who will inherit salvation. They are not co-equal with Jesus. They worship Him.
Let the Angels Work—Preach the Gospel
There’s a story of someone who went to heaven and saw angels bored, waiting for someone to preach so they could be dispatched to assist. Scripture says angels rejoice over one sinner who repents (Luke 15:10), and they are sent on mission to help those coming to salvation.
Want to activate heaven? Preach the gospel.
Want to stir angelic movement? Lift up the name of Jesus.
Want to see revival? Preach Christ—God in the flesh, crucified, risen, and enthroned.
Jesus didn’t just preach a message—He is the message. He made purification for sins. He sat down at the right hand of Majesty. And now He speaks—not through tablets of stone or distant prophets—but by His Spirit through His Word.
In 2016, I fell in love with Jesus by reading the Sermon on the Mount. It changed my life. It wasn’t just words on a page. It was God Himself, speaking to me. When we realize that we are actually hearing from the eternal Son of God, everything shifts.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for sending Your Son—not just to save me, but to speak to me. I reject every false gospel that diminishes who Jesus is. Jesus, You are not an angel. You are God, and You are worthy of all worship. Teach me to hear Your voice through Your Word. Let Your Spirit make Your Word alive in me. And let me preach this gospel with boldness, so that angels are dispatched and souls are saved. In Jesus’ name, amen.