Hebrews 2:11-13 For both he that sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers,… We have the record of Christ's use of some words of this psalm on the Cross; the author of this Epistle affirms that these words were also adapted by the Saviour. They illustrate — I. CHRIST'S ENGAGEMENT IN GOD'S SERVICE. In all ages, Christ is serving God in the midst of the Church, by His precepts, example, spirit. II. CHRIST'S SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT IN GOD'S SERVICE. In fellowship with the whole assembly of the good, whom He is not ashamed to call brethren, Christ serves God. But if their brother, He is their Leader in this praise. III. CHRIST'S VOLUNTARY ENGAGEMENT IN GOD'S SERVICE. Singing is no slavish act; real singing is not even perfunctory; probably, ideal song is spontaneous. Such is Christ's service. IV. CHRIST'S JOYOUS ENGAGEMENT IN GOD'S SERVICE. AS soon as ever we can sing of our sadness, even the sadness is sweetened, and song is the very symbol of joy. Lessons: 1. The highest engagement of our life is serving God. 2. The true method of serving God is socially, willingly, joyfully. (U. R. Thomas.) Parallel Verses KJV: For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, |
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