Hebrews 2:9-17

"But we do see Him 
who was made for a little while lower than the angels,
namely,
Jesus,
because of the suffering of death
crowned with glory and honor, 
so that by the grace of God
He might taste death for everyone.
For it was fitting for Him,
for whom are all things, 
and through whom are all things, 
in bringing many sons to glory,
to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings.
For both He who sanctifies and those who are sanctified
are all from one Father;
for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren,
saying,
"I WILL PROCLAIM YOUR NAME TO MY BRETHREN,
IN THE MIDST OF THE CONGREGATION
I WILL SING YOUR PRAISE."
And again,

"I WILL PUT MY TRUST IN HIM."

And again,

"BEHOLD, 

I AND THE CHILDREN WHOM GOD HAS GIVEN ME."

Therefore, 

since the children share in flesh and blood,

He Himself likewise also partook of the same,

that through death He might render powerless

him who had the power of death, 

that is,

the devil,

and might free those who 

through fear of death

were subject to slavery all their lives.
For assuredly He does not give help to angels,
but He gives help to the descendant of Abraham.
Therefore, 
He had to be made like His brethren in all things,
so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest
in things pertaining to God,
to make propitiation for the sins of the people."

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I trust you all had a wonderful Christmas...being with family.
Jesus,
sent by the Father,
 came to a manger throne,
Christ the King,
to make us part of His family,
the very best part of Christmas.