Our Helper and Savior

Hebrews 2:14-18

[14] Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, [15] and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. [16] For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham. [17] Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. [18] For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

We can expect help from Christ, our advocate, as we go through various trials and temptations. We cannot do it on our own. We need him and he is with us, able to help.

“The exhortation of verse 16 is the same that I am upon—namely, that we would entertain expectations of relief from Christ, which the apostle there calls charin eis eukairon boētheian, “grace for seasonable help.” “If ever,” says the soul, “help were seasonable, it would be so to me in my present condition. This is that which I long for—grace for seasonable help. I am ready to die, to perish, to be lost forever; iniquity will prevail against me, if help come not in.” Says the apostle, “Expect this help, this relief, this grace from Christ.” Yea, but on what account? That which he lays down (v. 15). And we may observe that the word which we have translated to “obtain” is labōmen. Hina labōmen eleon, “That we may receive it” (v. 16)”

John Owen - Overcoming Sin and Temptation