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Hebrews 1

Wild Lily of the Valley

Hello, my friend; I prayed a series of prayers over the Book of Hebrews last month. It was my first time doing so with this letter, and I encouraged you to follow my example and try it for yourself. That part of my bible is covered with notes and highlighted verses that were meaningful when I studied the letter fifteen years ago. Learning the letter gave me a greater understanding of the letter, but praying over the Hebrews renewed my love for Jesus Christ. In my heart, Jesus is the best of the best teacher in the world!

“Its purpose was to present the Lord Jesus Christ as perfect and superior in comparison to anything Judaism and the old covenant had to offer. The author was writing to a group of Christians who were under intense persecution and some were contemplating a return to Judaism. He admonished them not to turn away from their only hope of salvation.”~ Got a Question

Usually, before I study a letter from Paul, I read the outline, summary of the letter, and its purpose. There is excellent commentary online, and most Bibles have footnotes. When you pray, ask the Holy Spirit to guide your heart and mind to be focused on the work of Christ.

As I always encouraged you, pray over the scripture with me, then read my prayer. Let God be your heavenly Father; he has steadfast love for you. Let’s begin!

ADORATION (v.1-4)

 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making 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.

What an excellent book to pray over! O Son of God, you’re the heir of all things. How wonderful it’s to know you’re a holy and perfect heir that will love and care for us. You’ve created the world by speaking it into existence. You’re powerful! You’ve acknowledged the will of the Father by your obedience by your ultimate sacrifice, and in your hands, you uphold the universe by the word of power. O Son of man, you’re the radiance of the glory of God.

O Sweet Saviour, you purified us through the sacrifice of your blood at the cross, and now you’re sitting at the right hand of the ‘majestic on high.’ You’re omniscient, all-powerful, all-knowing, all-seeing. You are much superior to angels. The perfect Savior!

SUPPLICATION (v.5-9)

For to which of the angels did God ever say,“You are my Son, today I have begotten you”? Or again, “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son”?  And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God's angels worship him.” Of the angels he says, “He makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire.” But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.”

I pray for those who struggle with spiritual warfare. O Jesus, clear their conscience from those evil doubts, lies, deceptions, and weaknesses that we have believed and are a detriment to our walk with you. May the Son of God be our Father to us and not pray to the angels for help but to Jesus, who is much superior to angels.

Your throne lasts forever, and I confidently plead my case to you. You were appointed our holy, just, and perfect heir, and the saying should comfort us. You love righteousness and appointed us to live holy lives because you’re divine.

THANKSGIVING (v.10-13)

 And, You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will have no end.”And to which of the angels has he ever said, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”?

In you, I shall trust because the heavens declared the works of your hands. You reminded us that those who disobeyed were insubordinate or unbelieving will perish and wear out like old garments. You’ve triumphed over all your enemies, none shall stand, and all will bow their knees in respect to the King of kings. A holy and just God.

CONFESSION (v.14)

14 Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?

O Father, forgive our sins. In your, I will trust. To you, I shall pray. In you, I’ve hoped. Amen.

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