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Why is Jesus referred to as our Elder Brother?

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Jesus is referred to as our Elder Brother because He shares our humanity and represents us before the Father.

The title of Elder Brother for Jesus underscores the intimate relationship He has with believers, as mentioned in Hebrews 2:11-12, where it states that He is not ashamed to call them brothers. This familial language emphasizes that Jesus, while being the divine Son of God, also took on human nature to save us. Through His incarnation, He became one with us in our suffering and struggles, which allows Him to act as a merciful high priest. The connection as Elder Brother means that believers share in His inheritance and glory, assuring them of their acceptance before God through their unity with Christ. This relationship also conveys the message that He cares for us deeply and stands alongside us in our trials and temptations.
Scripture References: Hebrews 2:11-12

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Todd Nibert · Jul 13, 2008
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