From a lesson by Mark Copeland adapted.

2. •Jesus truly paved the way of
salvation for us.
•He came to turn us from the way
of darkness to light. Acts 26:18
•Let us learn more about the
advantages of Jesus’ humanity.

3. It Enabled Jesus To Regain
Man’s Lost Dominion
• Man had dominion over the Earth.
Gen.1:26-28
• David was amazed that God had set man
over His works. Psalm 8:4-6
• Man has lost that dominion. Heb. 2:8
• Jesus as a man, regained that dominion.
– Those in Him share in that rule. Eph. 1:20-22
– Those in Christ sit together with Him. Eph. 2:4-6
– Especially when we pass from this life to the
next. Rev. 2:26-27; 3:21

4. It Enabled Jesus To Bring
Many Sons To Glory
• His suffering in the flesh was “fitting”
• Jesus task was to restore man to his lost
position of glory. Heb. 2:10-13, 18
• His humanity makes Him one with those
being saved. Heb. 2:12-13
– Jesus is the sanctifier, while they are the
ones being sanctified. V.11
– His humanity and suffering make them, “all of
one”.
– This makes Jesus proud to call us brethren.

5. It Enabled Jesus To Disarm Satan and
Deliver Us From The Fear Of Death
• Jesus’ death gave Him victory over the devil.
– Even though the devil is still active. 1 Pet.5:8-9
– He no more has the reigning power of death.
Rev. 1:18
– His power greatly weakened by Jesus victory
over death, Satan will be destroyed forever at
the Judgment day. Rev. 20:10-12
• Jesus death gave us freedom from the fear
of death. Rom. 8:37-39; 1 Cor. 3:21-23
– He gives us, not angels aid. Heb. 2:16; Gal. 3:29

6. It Also Enabled Jesus To Be
A Sympathetic High Priest
• Jesus is a merciful and faithful High Priest.
Heb. 2:17-18
• Coming here, He had to be made like His
brethren. It fully equipped Him.
• So He could make propitiation for the sins of
the people. Heb. 5:1
• He is able to aid those who are tempted.
Heb. 4:15-16
– Suffering makes Him compassionate. Heb. 5:2
– We can expect mercy and grace when in need.

7. Come To Jesus,
He Will Save You!
• He is the Savior! 1 John 4:14
• We must obey Him to be
saved. Hebrews 5:9
• He commands us to Hear and
Believe the Gospel Rom. 1:16;
10:17, Repent of your sins
Acts 2:38, Confess Him Acts
8:37, Be Baptized Acts 22:16,
Be Faithful. John
14:15