Hebrews 2:18
Verse
Context
Jesus like His Brothers
17For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.18Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.
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Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
For in that he himself hath suffered - The maxim on which this verse is founded is the following: A state of suffering disposes persons to be compassionate, and those who endure most afflictions are they who feel most for others. The apostle argues that, among other causes, it was necessary that Jesus Christ should partake of human nature, exposed to trials, persecutions, and various sufferings, that he might the better feel for and be led to succor those who are afflicted and sorely tried. This sentiment is well expressed by a Roman poet: - Me quoque per multas similis fortuna labores Jactatam hac demum voluit consistere terra: Non ignara mali, miseris succurere disco. Virg. Aen. i., v. 632. "For I myself like you, have been distress'd, Till heaven afforded me this place of rest; Like you, an alien in a land unknown, I learn to pity woes so like my own." Dryden. "There are three things," says Dr. Owen, "of which tempted believers do stand in need: 1. Strength to withstand their temptations; 2. Consolations to support their spirits under them; 3. Seasonable deliverance from them. Unto these is the succor afforded by our High Priest suited; and it is variously administered to them: 1. By his word or promises; 2. By his Spirit; (and, that 1. By communicating to them supplies of grace or spiritual strength; 2. Strong consolation; 3. By rebuking their tempters and temptations); and 3. By his providence disposing of all things to their good and advantage in the issue." Those who are peculiarly tempted and severely tried, have an especial interest in, and claim upon Christ. They, particularly, may go with boldness to the throne of grace, where they shall assuredly obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Were the rest of the Scripture silent on this subject, this verse might be an ample support for every tempted soul.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
For--explanation of how His being made like His brethren in all things has made Him a merciful and faithful High Priest for us (Heb 2:17). in that--rather as Greek, "wherein He suffered Himself; having been tempted, He is able to succor them that are being tempted" in the same temptation; and as "He was tempted (tried and afflicted) in all points," He is able (by the power of sympathy) to succor us in all possible temptations and trials incidental to man (Heb 4:16; Heb 5:2). He is the antitypical Solomon, having for every grain of Abraham's seed (which were to be as the sand for number), "largeness of heart even as the sand that is on the seashore" (Kg1 4:29). "Not only as God He knows our trials, but also as man He knows them by experimental feeling." Next: Hebrews Chapter 3
Hebrews 2:18
Jesus like His Brothers
17For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.18Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.
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Blood Covenant - Part 13
By Bob Phillips1.2K57:37MAT 15:1JHN 11:39HEB 2:18JAS 1:14In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the presence and influence of the devil in the world. He explains that the devil operates in the air and on earth, seeking to devour those who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads. The preacher warns against being friends with the world, which he defines as being enticed by the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life. He encourages listeners to focus on what God says and to believe in order to see the glory of God.
Hebrews 2:9-18
By Don McClure1.2K42:18MAT 6:33HEB 2:1HEB 2:9HEB 2:18In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a time when he stole something as a child. He describes the fear and guilt he felt when he was caught and taken to the back room of the store. The speaker's father eventually arrives and instead of scolding or punishing him, he expresses his unconditional love and willingness to sacrifice anything for his son's redemption. The speaker uses this story to illustrate the immense love and sacrifice that God has for humanity, as demonstrated through Jesus Christ and the salvation he offers.
Sufferings - the Secret Why Christians Suffer
By Norman Grubb1.2K1:19:33SufferingROM 8:171CO 1:9HEB 2:18HEB 4:15HEB 5:7In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of suffering and temptation in the Bible. They emphasize that suffering is not just a historical event but a continual process that believers go through. The speaker also highlights the importance of not trusting in oneself but in God's ways, as demonstrated by Jesus' suffering and reliance on God. They emphasize the need for believers to find their answers and solutions within themselves, rather than relying on external circumstances. The speaker also criticizes the idea of labeling mistakes as mere errors, emphasizing the need for personal introspection and growth.
Consider Him- Lest We Drift Away
By Daniel Foulkes98344:58DriftingHEB 1:10HEB 2:1HEB 2:9HEB 2:14HEB 2:18In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the eternal nature of God and His authority over all creation. He quotes from Hebrews 1:10-14, highlighting that while the earth and heavens will perish, God remains unchanged. The preacher also questions the superiority of angels, stating that God never asked any angel to sit at His right hand like He did with Jesus. He emphasizes that angels are meant to serve those who will inherit salvation. The sermon concludes with the importance of paying careful attention to the message of salvation and not drifting away, as it was confirmed by the Lord and accompanied by signs, wonders, and miracles.
Crucified With Christ
By Edgar Reich87846:15Cross of ChristDEU 31:6PRO 24:16LUK 23:46JHN 4:14JHN 19:30HEB 2:181JN 5:4In this sermon, the preacher shares a heartbreaking story of a six-year-old boy who was tragically killed by a school bus. Despite the immense grief and pain, the father of the boy chooses to thank God for the six years he had with his son and declares his unwavering faith and love for God. The preacher then references biblical passages that emphasize the importance of caring for one's family and forgiving those who have hurt us. He encourages the congregation to rededicate their lives to God and seek His help in overcoming sin and fulfilling their calling. The sermon concludes with a reflection on Jesus' final words on the cross, highlighting the trust and faith He had in God even in His darkest hour.
Hebrews Melchisedec's Priesthood
By Billy Strachan86149:28PriesthoodHEB 2:18HEB 4:15HEB 7:14HEB 7:18HEB 9:26In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of encountering various gatekeepers and secretaries before meeting someone important. He emphasizes the importance of manners and being respectful in order to gain access to deeper levels. The speaker then discusses the concept of putting away the law, highlighting its weaknesses and lack of power for godly living. He concludes by referencing the story of Jesus washing the disciples' feet as an example of humility and the assurance of our spiritual relationship with God.
The Best Last Word
By Rick Leibee8231:00:14MAT 6:33HEB 1:1HEB 2:1HEB 2:9HEB 2:14HEB 2:18In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the difference between the servants of God, the angels, and His Son. He urges the audience to pay close attention to the message they have heard from God through His Son. The preacher warns against letting the truth of God's word slip by or be disregarded. He encourages the listeners to prioritize the message and not be distracted by other thoughts or desires. The preacher emphasizes that God has spoken through His Son and that His word is the best and most important message to heed.
Christian Armament 02 Armed With an Advocate
By Neil Fraser79348:23PSA 78:9MAT 6:33JHN 1:4JHN 2:1PHP 4:19HEB 2:18In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about an old lady who was sick and asked God for an orange. When she woke up, she found two oranges, which the preacher reveals he had given to her. The preacher then transitions to discussing the concept of predestination and God's plan for believers. He explains that God's purpose is for those He foreknew to be conformed to the image of His Son, and that through divine calling and justification, believers are already on the path to being glorified. The preacher encourages the audience to remember that all things work together for good for those who love God.
(The Life of Jesus) His Temptations
By Earle Maxwell73135:22MAT 3:17MRK 1:121CO 10:132CO 4:18HEB 2:18HEB 4:15In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of facing doubt and temptation in their journey to become a Salvation Army officer. They recount a moment when they felt discouraged and questioned their path, but were met with unexpected kindness from a stranger who reminded them of Jesus. The speaker also reflects on the importance of fixing our eyes on Jesus and not allowing anything or anyone to take His place in our lives. They conclude by emphasizing the need to recognize and resist the temptations that Satan presents to us, just as Jesus did in the wilderness.
Hebrews - Part 7
By Richard Owen Roberts7011:32:17HEB 2:18HEB 4:15HEB 7:25HEB 8:6HEB 10:14HEB 11:1HEB 12:1HEB 13:8This sermon emphasizes the importance of faith in Jesus Christ, highlighting how He is the author and perfecter of our faith, enabling believers to overcome sin and live victoriously. It encourages believers to trust in Christ's work, embrace the better covenant He has established, and find hope and assurance in His unchanging nature as the Savior yesterday, today, and forever.
God Wants Combat-Seasoned Warriors
By David Wilkerson0Spiritual WarfareTemptationMAT 4:1LUK 22:31JHN 16:33ROM 8:371CO 10:13EPH 6:162TI 2:3HEB 2:18JAS 1:21PE 5:8David Wilkerson emphasizes that temptation is an invitation to immorality, particularly targeting Christians as they grow closer to God. He encourages believers to rejoice in trials, viewing them as training for combat-seasoned warriors, as only true children of God can be tempted. Temptation is not a sign of weakness but rather a testament to God's trust in us, allowing us to witness the limitations of Satan's power. Wilkerson reminds us that Jesus faced temptation to demonstrate that Satan is ultimately powerless, and we should glorify God while using our faith to combat temptation.
Our Greatest Comfort
By David Wilkerson0Comfort in ChristIntercession of JesusPSA 34:18ISA 41:10LAM 3:22MAT 11:28JHN 16:33ROM 8:342CO 1:3PHP 4:6HEB 2:181PE 5:7David Wilkerson emphasizes that Jesus took on human nature to fully understand our struggles, including rejection and temptation. This allows Him to intercede for us with deep sympathy, especially for those who feel discouraged and alone in their faith. He illustrates this through the example of a struggling sister who feels weak and on the brink of giving up, yet Jesus intercedes for her, reminding the Father of His own suffering and offering grace and encouragement. Wilkerson reassures that Jesus' prayers bring comfort and renewal, demonstrating His compassion for our weaknesses. Ultimately, the message is one of hope, showing that we are never alone in our struggles.
The Wonderful
By Arno Clemens Gaebelein0ISA 9:6JHN 1:1PHP 2:6HEB 2:181JN 1:1REV 1:5Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the wonderful nature of Jesus Christ, highlighting His divine predictions, appearances in the Old Testament as the uncreated angel, and His incarnation as both God and Man. He emphasizes the wonder of Jesus as the Only Begotten of the Father, His humility, incarnation, earthly life, sacrificial death on the cross, and the glory and power He possesses. Gaebelein also points to the future wonder of Jesus' coming manifestation and the day believers will stand in His presence, experiencing His loveliness and glory.
Christ Tempted, Suffering, and Able to Succor the Tempted
By Charles Finney0Christ's SympathyTemptationISA 53:3MAT 4:1HEB 2:18HEB 5:7Charles Finney emphasizes that Jesus, having suffered and been tempted, is uniquely able to help those who face temptation. He explains that temptation itself is not sin, but rather a test of the will, and that Christ's experience with temptation allows Him to be a compassionate High Priest for humanity. Finney discusses the nature of sin, the role of temptation, and how Christ's suffering equips Him to provide support and understanding to those who struggle. He encourages believers to rely on Christ's presence and sympathy during their trials, highlighting the importance of faith and the transformative power of Christ's love.
Matthew 4:1-7. the Temptation of Christ.
By Favell Lee Mortimer0DEU 6:16DEU 8:3PSA 91:11MRK 1:131CO 10:12HEB 2:18Favell Lee Mortimer delves into the account of Jesus being led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil after His baptism, highlighting how God often prepares His people for great sufferings by granting them great consolations beforehand. Jesus faced terrible temptations from Satan in the wilderness, showing how the enemy tries to draw away those who have escaped his chains. By examining how Jesus overcame each temptation with the Word of God, we learn valuable lessons on trusting in God's provision, avoiding presumption, and not testing the Lord.
Soul Trouble
By Thomas Bradbury0ISA 38:14JHN 12:271TH 3:3HEB 2:18HEB 11:13Thomas Bradbury preaches on the spiritual instruction found in John 12:27, where Jesus expresses His soul's trouble and submission to the Father's will. Bradbury emphasizes the deep suffering of Christ physically, mentally, and spiritually, as He faced the weight of humanity's sins and sorrows. He highlights the importance of experiencing a spiritual oneness with Christ in His sufferings to truly understand the depth of His love and compassion. Bradbury encourages believers to find comfort in Christ's sufferings and to trust in God's sovereignty even in the midst of trials and tribulations.
Lessons From the Temptation of Jesus
By Timothy Tow0DEU 8:3PRO 9:17MAT 4:1MAT 6:33JHN 6:371TI 6:6HEB 2:18JAS 4:71PE 5:8Timothy Tow preaches on the temptations faced by Jesus in the wilderness, highlighting the importance of using God's Word as a weapon against the Devil's schemes. He emphasizes the need for Christians to be well-versed in the Bible to effectively resist temptation and rely on Jesus, the Living Word, for strength and protection. The sermon draws parallels between the temptations faced by Jesus and common temptations in modern society, warning against the dangers of greed, arrogance, and seeking success through illegitimate means.
The Struggle With Temptation
By Charles Stanley0MAT 26:411CO 10:13HEB 2:18JAS 1:141PE 5:8Charles Stanley delves into the concept of temptation, explaining that it is the enticement to exceed the boundaries of God-given desires. He emphasizes that God has instilled in us natural desires for food, intimacy, and relationships, but the challenge arises when we misuse these desires outside of God's intended boundaries. Stanley highlights the importance of recognizing that feelings of temptation can be controlled, refused, and redirected towards healthier activities, reassuring that God will not abandon us in the midst of temptation.
God Permits Temptation
By Charles E. Cowman0LUK 4:1EPH 6:12HEB 2:18JAS 4:71PE 5:8Charles E. Cowman preaches about Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost and yet tempted by the devil in the wilderness, emphasizing that temptation often strikes when one is closest to God. He highlights the intense conflicts with the devil experienced by notable figures like Martin Luther and John Bunyan, attributing it to their significant impact for God's kingdom. Cowman explains that God permits temptation to strengthen and root believers, revealing their true grip on Christ amidst the enemy's attacks.
Resisting the Devil
By William Jay0MAT 4:101CO 10:132CO 2:11EPH 4:27EPH 6:112TI 2:22HEB 2:18JAS 4:71PE 5:81JN 4:4William Jay emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil, highlighting how sinful passions can lead us to give in to the devil's power. He explains that Satan is always trying to encroach upon us, gaining ground with every successful temptation. Jay warns against yielding to the devil's bad designs, as the more we give way, the more advantage he has over us, making it harder to expel him. He encourages steadfast resistance in faith, as it is the way to success and ensures that the devil will flee from us.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
For in that he himself hath suffered - The maxim on which this verse is founded is the following: A state of suffering disposes persons to be compassionate, and those who endure most afflictions are they who feel most for others. The apostle argues that, among other causes, it was necessary that Jesus Christ should partake of human nature, exposed to trials, persecutions, and various sufferings, that he might the better feel for and be led to succor those who are afflicted and sorely tried. This sentiment is well expressed by a Roman poet: - Me quoque per multas similis fortuna labores Jactatam hac demum voluit consistere terra: Non ignara mali, miseris succurere disco. Virg. Aen. i., v. 632. "For I myself like you, have been distress'd, Till heaven afforded me this place of rest; Like you, an alien in a land unknown, I learn to pity woes so like my own." Dryden. "There are three things," says Dr. Owen, "of which tempted believers do stand in need: 1. Strength to withstand their temptations; 2. Consolations to support their spirits under them; 3. Seasonable deliverance from them. Unto these is the succor afforded by our High Priest suited; and it is variously administered to them: 1. By his word or promises; 2. By his Spirit; (and, that 1. By communicating to them supplies of grace or spiritual strength; 2. Strong consolation; 3. By rebuking their tempters and temptations); and 3. By his providence disposing of all things to their good and advantage in the issue." Those who are peculiarly tempted and severely tried, have an especial interest in, and claim upon Christ. They, particularly, may go with boldness to the throne of grace, where they shall assuredly obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Were the rest of the Scripture silent on this subject, this verse might be an ample support for every tempted soul.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
For--explanation of how His being made like His brethren in all things has made Him a merciful and faithful High Priest for us (Heb 2:17). in that--rather as Greek, "wherein He suffered Himself; having been tempted, He is able to succor them that are being tempted" in the same temptation; and as "He was tempted (tried and afflicted) in all points," He is able (by the power of sympathy) to succor us in all possible temptations and trials incidental to man (Heb 4:16; Heb 5:2). He is the antitypical Solomon, having for every grain of Abraham's seed (which were to be as the sand for number), "largeness of heart even as the sand that is on the seashore" (Kg1 4:29). "Not only as God He knows our trials, but also as man He knows them by experimental feeling." Next: Hebrews Chapter 3