Homilist Hebrews 2:17 Why in all things it behooved him to be made like to his brothers… I. THE DETAILS OF THIS CONFORMITY. 1. Similarity of natures. 2. Similarity of circumstances. He took His place as one item in the great mass of humanity, and assumed no position inconsistent with manhood. II. THE EXPEDIENCY OF THIS CONFORMITY. "It behoved Him." Even sovereignty is bound by law. 1. We must not deny or dispute the fact because we cannot understand the reasons on which it is founded. 2. Can we, who are less than God, complain if we also are under restraints of law? III. THE OBJECT OF THIS URGENT AND IMPORTANT PURPOSE OF GOD, 1. "Merciful" sympathy can only flow from experience. 2. "Faithful." (1) To all the types and promises that had gone before. (2) To the work He undertook. (3) In His character. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. |
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