1. In the Bible Dictionary under the book of Hebrews explanation, it explains numerous reasons for the things Jesus are superior to angels and prophets. These include first, that Jesus is in the express image of the Father and is the heir and creator. Second, that He is greater than angels, by having a more excellent name, inheritance, and calling. Third, if an angels words, who speak the words of Jesus, are important, how much more important are the words of Jesus spoken himself! Fourth, if Moses and the law given through Moses is important, how much more important is it to abide by the law of God through Jesus, who is greater than Moses. Fifth, if Jesus as a holder of the high priesthood is greater than the Aaronic priesthood, then the gospel he revealed is greater than the law of Moses.
2. Three truths Paul taught about the Savior are first, that He purged our sins and now sits on the right hand of God in majesty. Second, that He is much greater than any angel, by having obtained a more excellent name than they. And third, He is the creator of the heavens and the earth, and while they and the angels may change, Jesus will not fail or change as years go by.
3. In Hebrews 2: 7-18 it reads that the Savior came to earth that he might draw all men unto himself, and that He might descend below all things, that He would rise above, and subject Death’s power to himself, and save the seed of Abraham. In Hebrews 4:13-16 it reads that by suffering infirmities, He could empathize with our own sufferings, and understand our temptations having been tempted Himself. Alma 7:11 – 15 tells us that He came to mortality to subject Death, and also to better know according to the flesh how to succor and build His people. Lastly in D & C 122: 8 it reads that Jesus had to descend below all things, and that none have suffered as much as He.
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