- Preacher: Curt Kenney
- Sermon Series: Hebrews | Jesus Is Better
- Sermon Title: Our Perfect Savior
- Scripture: Hebrews 2:5 – 18
Sermon Discussion Questions
Hebrews 2:5-18
Our Perfect Savior
1. Commentators differ in their understanding of the words “man” and “son of man” in verse six. This is a quote from Psalm 8. Do you think this is a reference to humanity or to Jesus or both? How does our interpretation affect the meaning of the passage? (My own opinion is that it is a reference to both humanity as God intended creation to be under our dominion and stwardship, as well as a reference to Jesus, the only perfect human who has ultimate dominion over all things).
2. How might we take comfort in acknowledging that “At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him.” (Namely Jesus). In what ways both in your personal life and on the global stage are you tempted to feel as though Jesus is not fully in control?
3. Why is it so important for us to know that Jesus has entered into the suffering, dysfunction, and overall muck of being a human in this world? Why couldn’t he rescue us from the comfort and safety of heaven?
4. According to verse 10, God the Father made the founder of our salvation perfect through suffering. How could one who is sinless be made perfect?
5. The Greek word for “founder” has a wide lexical range of meaning. It can also mean one who is chief, trailblazer, captain, or leader. If the message of the gospel is that Jesus entered our lives, suffered to the point of death and overcame death on the cross to save us, take some time to reflect on how it is that he is our perfect chief, trailblazer, captain and leader. As you read the rest of the passage, what does he lead us out of?
6. The book of Hebrews is written to encourage Christians who are struggling in myriad ways. As you read this passage, what seem to be some of their particular struggles? (This could include fear of persecution, fear of suffering, fear of the evil one, and fear of death). How have you been dealing with similar struggles? Take some time in prayer to look to Jesus who is our perfect savior and leader, and who has experienced the same kinds of suffering, but to a much greater degree.
7. How can God use us as individuals or as a community group to enter into the suffering of others and lead them as we follow Christ?