Who's in Charge?

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5. What does Genesis 1:24-27 add to our understanding of “subjected the world to come”? (Heb. 2:5) In other words what was God’s original plan?

Who’s in Charge? May 14, 2017

6. Why is it not true that mankind is ruling over earth today. What interrupted that dominion? (Heb. 2:8)

Hebrews 2:5-9

1. God created mankind to _________ _____ ________ (vv. 5-7) 1). God created us ____________________ 2). God has destined us for ______________ ___ ____________

7. According to Hebrews 2:9, what is the purpose of Christ being made lower than the angels? What could he not have done if he had refused to come in the form of humanity?

2. Sin has ___________________ the roles.

(v. 8)

1). God intended for us to __________ the ______________ 2). Because of ______________ the earth now rules over us.

3. Christ has __________________ mankind’s course. (v.9)

8. How is your life made better in the present time because of the truth found in Hebrews 2:1-9?

1). Christ _______________ himself and took on ____________ 2). God rewarded Christ’s obedience and ________________ him with glory. 3). Christ has ____________________ death for all who believe.

Key Thoughts: Our “great salvation” includes ___________ with Christ in the world to come.

TIP Sheet

(Take It Personal)

Use the below questions to aid you in making personal application of your study in the Word.

1. Read Hebrews 1:14; 2:3, 5. What is the connection between these verses? In other words, why is the writer in verse 5 speaking about the coming world? What connects the dots?

2. Turn to Psalm 8 and read the nine verses found there. Who is the psalmist speaking of when he writes “what is man that you are mindful of him”?

3. The writer of Hebrews assumes that his audience understands the Old Testament. Chapter two of Hebrews starts the quote of Psalm 8 with verse 4. What does verse three of Psalm 8 add to your understanding of Hebrews 2:6-8

4. In what way is God mindful of man? (Heb. 2:6)