something to think about...

As I'm working through the first chapter (given that I have read through the book four times to get the feel of the flow and themes) I noticed something interesting. I already knew that the book of Hebrews (from now on it will be written as...BoH...) contained alot of OT references I decided to count how many I found in the first chapter.

I found seven different direct and distinct references made to OT scripture. So, I gathered them and collated them into a list. Here it is;

"I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you." (Psalm 2:7, ESV)

"He shall cry to me, ‘You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.’ And I will make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth."
(Psalm 89:26-27, ESV)

"“Rejoice with him, O heavens; bow down to him, all gods, for he avenges the blood of his children and takes vengeance on his adversaries. He repays those who hate him and cleanses his people’s land.”" (Deuteronomy 32:43, ESV)

"he makes his messengers winds, his ministers a flaming fire." (Psalm 104:4, ESV)
"The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah"
(Psalm 46:6-7, ESV)

"Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands." (Psalm 102:25, ESV)

" A Psalm of David. The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.”" (Psalm 110:1, ESV)

Amazing that we can look at these verses and know that they were referring to Jesus. I love how scripture does this for us. It will be interesting to see what the rest of the letter holds in store.