God’s Final Word: Jesus, The Son Who Speaks Hebrews 1:1-2 Series

God’s Final Word: Jesus, the Son Who Speaks Hebrews 1:1-2

Theme: God speaks to humanity through Jesus, His Son, who reveals His nature and plan for salvation.

“Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son he created the universe.” (Hebrews 1:1-2, NLT)

Introduction

Throughout history, people have asked, “Does God still speak to us?” The answer is a resounding yes! God has always desired to communicate with His people, and the book of Hebrews begins with the glorious declaration that God has spoken—clearly, finally, and perfectly—through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Today we will unpack Hebrews 1:1-2 and discover three key truths about God’s communication with us:

God’s Past Communication – He spoke through the prophets.

God’s Final Word – He speaks through His Son.

God’s Invitation – He calls us to respond to His Son.

My prayer is that we leave today inspired to listen, transformed by the truth of God’s Word, and committed to following Jesus, the One who reveals the Father.

1. God’s Past Communication – He Spoke Through the Prophets

Hebrews 1:1 declares: “Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets.” (NLT)

The opening of Hebrews reminds us of God’s persistent and gracious effort to communicate with humanity. Throughout the Old Testament, God used prophets such as Moses, Isaiah, and Jeremiah to deliver His messages. He spoke “many times” (polumeros) and “in many ways” (polutropos)—through visions, dreams, symbols, and direct encounters.

For example:

God spoke to Moses through the burning bush (Exodus 3:4).

He used Isaiah to foretell the coming of the Messiah (Isaiah 9:6-7).

He called Jeremiah to urge repentance (Jeremiah 1:4-10).

God’s message was never silent. The same God who spoke to the prophets still desires to speak to us through His Word today. 2 Timothy 3:16 reminds us: “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realise what is wrong in our lives.” (NLT)

God speaks in diverse ways. Like the prophets, we must remain attentive to His voice—whether it’s through Scripture, the prompting of the Holy Spirit, or wise counsel.

Imagine receiving a letter from a loved one in a faraway place. Each letter would reveal more of their heart and thoughts. In the Old Testament, the prophets were like those letters—pieces of a larger conversation that pointed toward the ultimate message in Jesus Christ.

Pastor Alistair Begg writes, “God’s Word is the sword of the Spirit, not a relic to be admired but a tool to be used. It cuts through the chaos of life and reveals God’s truth to our hearts.”

2. God’s Final Word – He Speaks Through His Son

Hebrews 1:2 declares:

“And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son.” (NLT)

The phrase “in these final days” (ep’ eschatou ton hemeron) marks a significant transition. God’s ultimate revelation came not through another prophet, but through Jesus Christ, His Son. Jesus is described as:

The Heir of All Things – God promised everything to the Son as His inheritance. (Psalm 2:8).

The Creator of the Universe – Through Jesus, God made everything (John 1:3).

Jesus is the perfect and complete revelation of God’s nature. As Colossians 1:15 says:

“Christ is the visible image of the invisible God.” (NLT)

Jesus is the fulfilment of God’s promises. Every prophecy and promise of the Old Testament finds its “Yes” and “Amen” in Him (2 Corinthians 1:20).

Jesus reveals God’s character. Do you want to know what God is like? Look to Jesus. As John 14:9 declares, “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father!” (NLT)

Think of a masterpiece painting. The Old Testament prophets provided sketches and outlines of God’s plan, but Jesus is the finished masterpiece, revealing the full picture of God’s love and purpose.

Tim Keller writes, “If Jesus is who He says He is, then the final word is not a philosophy, a set of rules, or a religion. The final word is a person.”

3. God’s Invitation – He Calls Us to Respond to His Son

Hebrews 1:2 concludes with this powerful truth: “God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son he created the universe.” (NLT)

The Son is both the inheritor and sustainer of all creation. This truth invites us to recognise Jesus not only as the Messenger but as the Lord of all.

To ignore Jesus is to ignore God Himself. Hebrews 2:1 warns: “So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it.” (NLT)