Jesus Learned Obedience by Suffering Hebrews 5:8

The Hebrew writer shared how the “high priest” among men “feared” as he made “prayers and supplications” with “strong crying and tears”on behalf of the people. Jesus actually suffered “death” as he interceded on our behalf, and in chapter five and verse eight of Hebrews, we see how He “learned obedience by suffering” where we read:

Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

The verse begins, “Though he were a Son,...” The writer began with the words, “Though he were” which means “although, nevertheless and notwithstanding that Jesus was” “a Son” which refers to “the male offspring, descendant and posterity of God”. Jesus enjoyed a position with God as “Son” and not only as a “high priest” among men.

The verse goes on to say, “ ...yet learned he obedience by the things which he offered.” The writer continued, “yet learned he” which means “still Jesus increased in knowledge, was informed and understood” “obedience” or “compliance and submission” “by the things which” which refers to “the events, circumstances and situations that” “he suffered” or “Jesus was affected by, felt, sensed, experienced and underwent”. Jesus submitted Himself to be “obedient” to the demands of “the things” He endured as he intervened for us.

When we consider these words in Hebrews, we admire the humility of our “great high priest” Jesus. He didn't have to “learn obedience”, but He did for us. He didn't have to “suffer things”, but He did for us. For those who will believe and trust in Him as Savior and Lord, all He “obeyed” and “suffered” shall never be in vain. Let us realize this great sacrifice, and yield to Him today.

Next time we see the writer share how Jesus became “the author of eternal salvation”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

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