Discovering Jesus
Discovering Jesus
Exploring His Nature Through Hebrews 1 & 2, John 1, and 1 Peter 1
The Bible reveals Jesus not just through titles and miracles, but through contrasts, relationships, and divine purpose. This page is a journey through three key chapters that help us discover who Jesus truly is — in glory, in humility, and in love.
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📖 Hebrews Chapters 1–2
The Exalted Son and Suffering Savior
Hebrews opens with a majestic portrait of Jesus as the final and supreme revelation of God — the divine Son through whom the worlds were made, who radiates God's glory and upholds all things by His power. He is exalted above angels, enthroned forever, and worshiped by heavenly beings. Yet in chapter 2, this exalted Son humbles Himself to share in human flesh and suffering. He becomes the merciful and faithful High Priest, tasting death for all, destroying the power of the devil, and helping those who are tempted. These chapters reveal Jesus as both sovereign and sacrificial — fully divine, fully human, and uniquely qualified to redeem.
| Trait of Jesus Supporting Verses |
Description |
|---|---|
| Final messenger of God | Spoken of by God in these last days Hebrews 1:2 |
| Heir of all things | Inherits everything Hebrews 1:2 |
| Divine Creator | Made the worlds, laid the foundation of the earth Hebrews 1:2; 1:10 |
| Radiates divine glory | Brightness of God's glory Hebrews 1:3 |
| Exact representation of God's nature | Express image of God's person Hebrews 1:3 |
| Sustainer of the universe | Upholds all things by the word of His power Hebrews 1:3 |
| Redeemer | Purged our sins and made reconciliation Hebrews 1:3; 2:17 |
| Exalted authority | Sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high Hebrews 1:3; 1:13 |
| Superior to angels | Made better than angels; world to come is subject to Him Hebrews 1:4-5; Hebrews 2:5 |
| Honored above all | Obtained a more excellent name; crowned with glory and honor Hebrews 1:4; 2:9 |
| Divine Sonship | Called “Son” by God Hebrews 1:5 |
| Worthy of worship | Angels worship Him Hebrews 1:6 |
| Eternal Kingship | Throne is forever and ever Hebrews 1:8 |
| Righteous ruler | Scepter of righteousness Hebrews 1:8 |
| Morally perfect | Loved righteousness and hated iniquity Hebrews 1:9 |
| Joyfully exalted | Anointed with the oil of gladness Hebrews 1:9 |
| Immutable and everlasting | Unchanging and eternal Hebrews 1:11-12 |
| Timeless existence | Years shall not fail Hebrews 1:12 |
| Victorious authority | Enemies made His footstool Hebrews 1:13 |
| Source of the gospel | First spoke the message of salvation Hebrews 2:3 |
| Confirmed by divine power | Validated by miracles and gifts of the Holy Ghost Hebrews 2:4 |
| Took on human form | Made lower than angels; shared in flesh and blood Hebrews 2:9; 2:14 |
| Universal sacrifice | Tasted death for every man Hebrews 2:9 |
| Pioneer of salvation | Captain of salvation Hebrews 2:10 |
| Perfected through suffering | Completed mission through hardship Hebrews 2:10 |
| Sanctifier | Makes others holy Hebrews 2:11 |
| Brotherly | Not ashamed to call believers His brethren Hebrews 2:11 |
| Revealer of God | Declares God's name to His brethren Hebrews 2:12 |
| Model of faith | Trusts in God Hebrews 2:13 |
| Victor over Satan | Destroyed the devil through death Hebrews 2:14 |
| Liberator from fear | Delivered those in bondage to fear of death Hebrews 2:15 |
| Descendant of Abraham | Took on the seed of Abraham Hebrews 2:16 |
| Merciful | Compassionate toward humanity Hebrews 2:17 |
| Faithful | Reliable in His priestly role Hebrews 2:17 |
| Empathetic | Understands temptation through experience Hebrews 2:18 |
| Helper in trials | Able to aid those who are tempted Hebrews 2:18 |
Clarifying Jesus Through Contrast
| Contrast Traits of Jesus | Description |
|---|---|
| Not an angel | Jesus is superior to angels and uniquely called “Son” by God Hebrews 1:4-5 |
| Not subordinate to angels | Angels worship Him and serve Him; He is seated at God's right hand Hebrews 1:6-7; Hebrews 1:13 |
| Not temporary or fading | Unlike creation, Jesus remains unchanged and eternal Hebrews 1:11-12 |
| Not subject to change | Creation will be altered, but Jesus is the same forever Hebrews 1:12 |
| Not a servant spirit | Angels are ministering spirits sent to serve; Jesus is the one they serve Hebrews 1:14 |
| Not exempt from suffering | Jesus was made lower than angels and perfected through suffering Hebrews 2:9-10 |
| Not distant from humanity | He shares in flesh and blood and calls believers His brethren Hebrews 2:11; Hebrews 2:14-17 |
| Not untouched by temptation | He suffered being tempted and is able to help those who are tempted Hebrews 2:18 |
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📖 John Chapter 1
The Word Made Flesh
John 1 unveils Jesus as the eternal Word — divine, preexistent, and active in creation. He is the true Light who enters the world to illuminate humanity, yet is tragically unrecognized by many. As the Word made flesh, Jesus dwells among us, full of grace and truth, revealing the glory of God. He is the Lamb of God who takes away sin, the Son of God, the Messiah, and the King of Israel. Through Him, heaven is opened, and God is made known. This chapter establishes Jesus as both divine and incarnate — the bridge between heaven and earth.
| Trait of Jesus | Description |
|---|---|
| Eternal | He was “in the beginning” — preexistent before creation John 1:1-2 |
| Divine | “The Word was God” — fully divine John 1:1 |
| Distinct yet united with God | “The Word was with God” — relational within the Godhead John 1:1-2 |
| Creator | “All things were made by him” John 1:3 |
| Source of life | “In him was life” John 1:4 |
| Light of humanity | “The life was the light of men” John 1:4-5 |
| Unconquerable light | “The darkness comprehended it not” John 1:5 |
| True Light | “Which lighteth every man” John 1:9 |
| Incarnate Word | “The Word was made flesh” — took on human nature John 1:14 |
| Dwelling among us | “Dwelt among us” — lived in human experience John 1:14 |
| Full of grace and truth | “Full of grace and truth” John 1:14 |
| Revealer of divine glory | “We beheld his glory…as of the only begotten of the Father” John 1:14 |
| Preeminent | “He that cometh after me is preferred before me” John 1:15 |
| Source of grace upon grace | “Of his fulness have all we received” John 1:16 |
| Unseen God made known | “He hath declared him” — reveals the invisible God John 1:18 |
| Lamb of God | “Which taketh away the sin of the world” John 1:29 |
| Baptizer with the Holy Ghost | “He shall baptize with the Holy Ghost” John 1:33 |
| Son of God | “I saw and bare record that this is the Son of God” John 1:34 |
| Rabbi (Teacher) | “Which is to say, being interpreted, Master” John 1:38 |
| Messiah (Christ) | “We have found the Messias” John 1:41 |
| Omniscient | “Before that Philip called thee…under the fig tree, I saw thee” John 1:48 |
| King of Israel | “Thou art the King of Israel” John 1:49 |
| Son of Man | “Ye shall see heaven open…upon the Son of man” John 1:51 |
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📖 1 Peter Chapter 1
The Foreordained Redeemer
1 Peter 1 presents Jesus as the holy, foreordained Redeemer, chosen before the foundation of the world and revealed in the last times for our sake. He is the unblemished Lamb whose blood redeems us, the risen and glorified One through whom we believe in God. His nature calls believers to holiness, and His resurrection anchors our hope. This chapter emphasizes Jesus’ eternal purpose, His sacrificial role, and His exalted position — all of which shape the believer’s identity and calling.
| Trait of Jesus | Description |
|---|---|
| Chosen and precious | Jesus is the elect cornerstone, chosen by God and honored 1 Peter 2:4 |
| Living Stone | He is the foundation of spiritual life, alive and enduring 1 Peter 2:4 |
| Chief Cornerstone | The essential support of God's spiritual house 1 Peter 2:6 |
| Trusted | Believers who trust in Him will not be confounded 1 Peter 2:6 |
| Rejected by men | Though chosen by God, He was despised by the world 1 Peter 2:4 |
| Precious to believers | Highly valued by those who believe 1 Peter 2:7 |
| Stumbling block to the disobedient | Offends those who reject the Word 1 Peter 2:8 |
| Sinless | “Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth” 1 Peter 2:22 |
| Suffering servant | Endured unjust suffering without retaliation 1 Peter 2:21-23 |
| Example to follow | Left us a pattern of humility and endurance 1 Peter 2:21 |
| Bearer of our sins | “Bare our sins in his own body on the tree” 1 Peter 2:24 |
| Healer | “By whose stripes ye were healed” 1 Peter 2:24 |
| Shepherd and Bishop of souls | Guardian and guide of believers 1 Peter 2:25 |
| Foreordained Redeemer | Chosen before the foundation of the world 1 Peter 1:20 |
| Manifested in the last times | Revealed for our sake 1 Peter 1:20 |
| Raised from the dead | Resurrected by God 1 Peter 1:21 |
| Glorified | Exalted in glory after resurrection 1 Peter 1:21 |
| Object of faith and hope | Through Him, we believe in God and have hope 1 Peter 1:21 |
| Holy | The call to holiness is grounded in His nature 1 Peter 1:15-16 |
| Unblemished Lamb | “A lamb without blemish and without spot” — perfect sacrifice 1 Peter 1:19 |
| Judge | Ready to judge the living and the dead 1 Peter 4:5 |
| Sufferer in the flesh | “Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh” 1 Peter 4:1 |
| Glorified Spirit | “The Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you” — His presence in suffering 1 Peter 4:14 |
| Exalted after suffering | “After that ye have suffered…make you perfect…settle you” — His pattern 1 Peter 5:10 |