The Reasons for the Incarnation

Hebrews 2:14-18

The Reasons for the Incarnation

Intro

I. TO SHARE OUR NATURE (Hebrews 2:14a).

A. “Likewise” and “the same”?

B. “Partook” -

• C. Martin Luther, “The mystery of the humanity of Christ, that He sunk Himself into our flesh, is beyond all human understanding.”

D. Why take on human flesh?

II. TO DEFEAT OUR ENEMY (Hebrews 2:14b-15).

A. Christ defeated the devil on the cross (Hebrews 2:14).

1) The devil had the power of death.

2) Christ took it from him.

B. Christ sets the captives free from the fear of death (Hebrews 2:15).

III. TO SAVE HIS PEOPLE (Hebrews 2:17-18).

A. “Merciful and faithful high priest” ?

B. “To make propitiation for the sins of the people” ?

Propitiation- means the removal of God’s wrath.

C. “To aid the tempted” -

Conclusion