Simon’s sermon on Hebrews 1:1-3 provides a rich exploration of Christ’s supremacy and the nature of God’s Revelation. He begins by examining the contrast between God’s past communication and His final Revelation in Christ. The preacher notes that God spoke to the Israelites “at many times and in many ways” through the prophets (Hebrews 1:1), building up the story of redemption piece by piece. This fragmented Revelation is contrasted with the singularity and finality of God’s Revelation in Jesus.

Simon then delves into the phrase “in these last days” (Hebrews 1:2), explaining that it likely refers to the dawn of a new era with Christ’s coming, rather than the end times. He supports this interpretation with a reference to Hebrews 9:26, which speaks of Christ appearing “at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.”

The sermon then focuses on Christ’s identity as the Son. Simon emphasizes that the writer of Hebrews is not just speaking of any son, but of the particular Son who is superior to angels, prophets, and all created beings. He explores four key attributes of this Son:

1. The means by which all things exist (Colossians 1:16, 1 Corinthians 8:6)
2. The radiance of God’s glory
3. The exact imprint of God’s nature
4. The sustainer of all things by His power

Simon spends considerable time unpacking these attributes, noting the rarity of the Greek word “apaugasma” (radiance) and its significance in describing Christ’s relationship to the Father. He draws parallels with other New Testament passages, such as 2 Corinthians 4:4 and John 14:9, to reinforce the idea of Christ as the perfect representation of God.

The preacher then turns to Christ’s miraculous work, focusing on His role in “making purification for sins” (Hebrews 1:3). Simon connects this to the Old Testament concept of defilement and cleansing, referencing the story of Jesus healing the leper in Matthew 8. He emphasizes that Christ took on our defilement, replacing death with life.

Finally, Simon explores the significance of Christ being seated “at the right hand of the Majesty on high” (Hebrews 1:3). He explains that this position indicates the completion of Christ’s work and His authority over all things. The preacher connects this to Hebrews 8:1 and 1 Peter 3:22, underscoring Christ’s role as our high priest and His supremacy over all powers.

Throughout the sermon, Simon weaves in poetic imagery, such as the hymn lyrics “Lo, within a manger lies / He who built the starry skies,” to illustrate the profound mystery of Christ’s incarnation and divine nature. He consistently returns to the theme of Christ’s superiority and the completeness of God’s Revelation in Him, encouraging listeners to trust in the sufficiency and authority of Jesus for their salvation and daily lives.