The Greater Weight

For the last two weeks we looked at this "greater weight" that is emphasized in Hebrews 1-2:4. In spite of the current and pending persecution this church was facing, the writer of the Hebrews wanted them to know (and us) what we have in this great salvation won for us through Jesus Christ, pales in comparison to any light and momentary affliction (2 Corinthians 4:17) we may be experiencing.

The assurance if this hope we have was "declared first by the Lord" (Hebrews 2:3a). We look to the activity of the Lord while he was with us. For the three years of ministry Jesus was resolute as to his purpose - "I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness" (John 12:45).

"And it was attested to us by those who heard" (Hebrews 2:3b). We have many accredited witnesses "which have heard, which have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life" (1 John 1:1).

"While God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by the gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will" (Hebrews 2:4). A confirmation and validation of this great salvation by God in the works of the apostles, disciples and children of God throughout the ages.

In the face of such evidence, the writer to the Hebrews poses the question. "How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?"