The Letter of St. Paul
to the
Hebrews
Chapter
1
1. Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, 2. but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds.
(The letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter1 verses 1 to 2)
Oh God how different was Paul's address to the Hebrews when compared to that of Titus and Thessalonians. In this case, Paul went to the point without making any salutations and giving blessings. This oh God may be due to the fact that Paul was of Hebrew background and origin and therefore may not have wished to irritate or anger them by the fact that he now was an apostle of Jesus and that it was by the same Hebrew Nation that You were crucified.
Oh God my Father this is a great lesson in respect and love to others. We are to be respectful in what we do and say so that we will not show a lack of love to others Amen.
3. He is the reflection of God's glory and the exact imprint of God's very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4. having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
(The Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter 1 verses 3 to 4)
Oh God my Father in human terms we have an expression that goes, 'Like father like son', therefore it stands that You reflect Your Father and whoever experiences You has also experienced God the Father. Oh God my Father I pray that as one of Your sons, You give me the grace to undress my sinful nature and put on one that is totally based on You. Amen.
5. For to which of the angels did God ever say, "You are my son today I have begotten you? Or again, "I will be his father, and he will be my Son?
(The Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter 1 verse 5)
Oh God my Father when You became human You were still with the nature of God, therefore You were still higher than the angels, however even though You are higher You are not proud and haughty but You are still humble and caring, if this was not so I would not surely never have been worthy of salvation, for my rank is and will ever be low especially when compared to You Amen.
6. And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, "Let all God's angels worship him." 7. Of the angels he says, "He makes his angels winds and his servants flames of fire."
(The Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter 1 verses 6 to 7)
Oh God may I forever be worthy of being called Your servant. I would like You to continue using me as You use the angels and the elements of nature. May I also be a flame of Your love and mercy and may the love for You and the Good News keep on burning inside of me forever Amen.
8. But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.
(The Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter 1 verse 8)
Oh God my Father if I was to find symbols of which to make a sceptre I would choose a cross and a heart sitting on the crossbow of the cross, for it was because You love us so much that You gave up Your life for my redemption Amen. Thank You God my Father.
9. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore, God has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions."
(The Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter 1 verse 9)
Oh God my Father even though I am still not free from sin, there are still moments when I experience the joy of the presence of the Holy Spirit. You have changed my attitude to life from a negative to a positive one Amen.
10. And, "In the beginning, Lord, you founded the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands; 11. they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like clothing; 12. like a cloak you will roll them up, and like clothing they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will never end."
(The Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter 1 verses 10 to 12)
Oh God my Father and all you who are praying on the verses of this book, please note that nothing is mentioned about evolution, because God is the 'Master Creator' of both the heavens and the earth, which unlike its creator has a beginning and an end and is subject to the forces of time and change and also the degrading elements of nature. However You are God my Father, remain the same loving, just and pure forever Amen.
While on the subject of Charles Darwin and the "Theory of Evolution" I invite you to click on the following video clip:-
The truth about Charles Darwin
13. 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." 14. Are not all angels spirits in the divine service, sent to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
(The Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter 1 verses 13 to 14)
Oh God my Father even though there are many who try to challenge the faith in Your belief, You are able to challenge such false theories one by one. You raise Your Son Jesus above worldly comprehension and set Him at Your right hand as Your equal and Master Creator Amen.
Oh God my Father I would like to end the first chapter of St. Paul's letter to the Hebrews with the following prayer:
Oh God You are an awesome God, You are loving gentle just and mightier than the forces of the earth. You are my Father and even though at times I do not see You at work in my life. I still believe that You are like the yeast alive in the dough that is active although we do not see it when mixed with the dough. Even though at times the Devil works on my feelings by trying to convince me not to forgive and give up my faith in God I pray that the flame of faith will never die out in me Amen.
3. He is the reflection of God's glory and the exact imprint of God's very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4. having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
(The Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter 1 verses 3 to 4)
Oh God my Father in human terms we have an expression that goes, 'Like father like son', therefore it stands that You reflect Your Father and whoever experiences You has also experienced God the Father. Oh God my Father I pray that as one of Your sons, You give me the grace to undress my sinful nature and put on one that is totally based on You. Amen.
5. For to which of the angels did God ever say, "You are my son today I have begotten you? Or again, "I will be his father, and he will be my Son?
(The Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter 1 verse 5)
Oh God my Father when You became human You were still with the nature of God, therefore You were still higher than the angels, however even though You are higher You are not proud and haughty but You are still humble and caring, if this was not so I would not surely never have been worthy of salvation, for my rank is and will ever be low especially when compared to You Amen.
6. And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, "Let all God's angels worship him." 7. Of the angels he says, "He makes his angels winds and his servants flames of fire."
(The Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter 1 verses 6 to 7)
Oh God may I forever be worthy of being called Your servant. I would like You to continue using me as You use the angels and the elements of nature. May I also be a flame of Your love and mercy and may the love for You and the Good News keep on burning inside of me forever Amen.
8. But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.
(The Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter 1 verse 8)
Oh God my Father if I was to find symbols of which to make a sceptre I would choose a cross and a heart sitting on the crossbow of the cross, for it was because You love us so much that You gave up Your life for my redemption Amen. Thank You God my Father.
9. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore, God has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions."
(The Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter 1 verse 9)
Oh God my Father even though I am still not free from sin, there are still moments when I experience the joy of the presence of the Holy Spirit. You have changed my attitude to life from a negative to a positive one Amen.
10. And, "In the beginning, Lord, you founded the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands; 11. they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like clothing; 12. like a cloak you will roll them up, and like clothing they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will never end."
(The Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter 1 verses 10 to 12)
Oh God my Father and all you who are praying on the verses of this book, please note that nothing is mentioned about evolution, because God is the 'Master Creator' of both the heavens and the earth, which unlike its creator has a beginning and an end and is subject to the forces of time and change and also the degrading elements of nature. However You are God my Father, remain the same loving, just and pure forever Amen.
While on the subject of Charles Darwin and the "Theory of Evolution" I invite you to click on the following video clip:-
The truth about Charles Darwin
13. 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." 14. Are not all angels spirits in the divine service, sent to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
(The Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews Chapter 1 verses 13 to 14)
Oh God my Father even though there are many who try to challenge the faith in Your belief, You are able to challenge such false theories one by one. You raise Your Son Jesus above worldly comprehension and set Him at Your right hand as Your equal and Master Creator Amen.
Oh God my Father I would like to end the first chapter of St. Paul's letter to the Hebrews with the following prayer:
Oh God You are an awesome God, You are loving gentle just and mightier than the forces of the earth. You are my Father and even though at times I do not see You at work in my life. I still believe that You are like the yeast alive in the dough that is active although we do not see it when mixed with the dough. Even though at times the Devil works on my feelings by trying to convince me not to forgive and give up my faith in God I pray that the flame of faith will never die out in me Amen.
