Hebrews 1:5, New International Version

“You are my Son; today I have become your Father”

In Hebrews 1:5–14, the writer continues to build on the supremacy of Christ by comparing Him to the angels. Angels are God’s messengers, created beings who serve His purposes. They have an important role in God’s plan, but they are not to be worshiped or exalted. Over and over, Scripture makes clear that the Son is far greater. To no angel did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father.” This title belongs only to Christ, showing His unique relationship with the Father.

The passage highlights how the angels worship the Son, while the Son is seated on the throne forever. The writer quotes Psalm 45, declaring, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever.” Here, Jesus is not only shown as the Son, but as God Himself, ruling in righteousness. Unlike the angels, who are servants, Jesus is the eternal King. His reign is marked by justice, and His kingdom will never end.

Another powerful truth is found in the contrast between creation and the Creator. The heavens and the earth will wear out like a garment, but Christ remains the same. He is unchanging and eternal. Angels may serve, creation may fade, but Jesus endures. This reminder is meant to give believers confidence. If our faith rests in Christ, it rests on the One who will never fail, never weaken, and never change.

The chapter closes by showing the role of angels: They are “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation.” What a humbling truth—that the angels serve God’s people. But even here, the writer’s purpose is clear: To exalt Christ above all. Angels serve, but Jesus saves. They minister, but He reigns. They bow before Him, and so should we.

Hebrews 1:5–14 reminds us to lift our eyes to the greatness of Christ. It calls us not to settle for lesser glories, but to worship the Son who is seated at the right hand of God. In a world filled with distractions and competing voices, our confidence and devotion must rest in Christ alone—the eternal King, the radiance of God’s glory, and the One who reigns forever.