Hebrews 1:1-3 (prologue)

summary
The author opens his letter to the Hebrews by contrasting God’s past revelation through the prophets with His final and fullest revelation in his Son, Jesus Christ. The passage presents Jesus as exalted, emphasizing his divine position and authority.

key verse
1:1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son

related verses
Colossians 1:15-17 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.