1In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. (Hebrews 1:1-4)
Thoughts: God has spoken in the past through prophets, through dreams, through visions, through a still small voice, through scripture. Now God speaks to us by His Son. Everything changed when Jesus came. Jesus did not contradict the previous revelations- or the revelation from creation- but rather built on them and clarified them. So he would say things like, "You have heard 'an eye for an eye' but I tell you to turn the other cheek." "You have heard do not commit adultery, but anyone who lusts after another has committed adultery in their heart." He did not stop the idea of a Sabbath as rest (He knew we needed rest and worship) but allowed for deeds of necessity (like eating/picking grain, or getting the ox out of the ditch) and deeds of mercy (healing and visiting). Jesus, God coming in the flesh, is the filter through which all other revelations should be filtered. We see God clearest through Him- the Word made clear to the flesh.
Prayer: Lord, give me eyes to see and ears to listen to you.
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