Consider Jesus… An Apostle?
Hebrews 3:1 This verse deserves a closer look. The writer calls Jesus an Apostle. When we hear that word, we usually think of the men Jesus chose and sent out to preach. But here we have Jesus Himself being called an Apostle. Why? What does the writer mean by using that word for God's Son? “ Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession.” The word Apostle ( ἀπόστολος ) ( apostolos ) comes from the Greek word meaning to send someone out . It can refer to a messenger or representative sent to carry out a commission. So, before we decide what the writer means, let's ask a simple question: Was Jesus sent by His Father? Jesus Himself answers that question many times. In John 17:3 , Jesus speaks of the Father as the One Who sent Him into the world . In John 17:18, He says to His Father, “As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. ” Then, in John 20:21 , after H...
