Jesus Is Our Better Shepherd

We come to the end of our journey through the book of Hebrews that began last September. This amazing book has reminded us that Jesus is better. “Better than what?” you might ask. The answer is that Jesus is better than anything and everything. The letter begins by reminding us that this man who lived in history was also the Creator and Owner of everything, and is the radiance of the glory of the True and Living God. Now, Hebrews ends with a beautiful benediction, a prayer that the God of peace would work through the Gospel of Jesus to equip the church for every good work. Jesus is our good Shepherd, the one who leads, feeds, guides, and protects His sheep. He is also the one who laid down His life for the sheep. Hebrews has been a reminder about the supremacy of Jesus in all things and a call to love Him deeply and glorify Him above all things. His glory is on display in the church around the world through a people doing His will and with His power working in and through us. So, the author ends this letter helping us endure in the faith and reminding us to fix our eyes on Jesus, to surrender all of life for His purpose, and to love His church to the end.