We used this exercise at two evening meetings last week.  The instructions are quick and clear, the fruit is plentiful and easy to find.

The Instructions:

Recall a main theme of Hebrews – Jesus is supreme.  He is better than angels, any other high priest, Moses or Melchizedek. Let’s spend time tonight praising God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit for BEING a better…

Take a few moments to jot down verses that tell us that Jesus is a better teacher, leader, king, lover of my soul, intercessor, etc.  For example, when Jesus taught, the people marveled that he taught with authority (Mark 1.27).  We know Jesus is a better bridegroom; he is the example all husbands are compared to (Ephesians 5.25).

Then we will use our verses to praise Jesus.

The Praise Part:

We took turns quickly citing one of our verses and went around the group two or three times.  At that point, the praise was overflowing and the prayer was lively.  Some of the shared findings:

– Better healer (Matthew 15)

– Better warrior and armies (2 Kings 18 and 19)

– The ONLY way, truth, and life (John 14)

– Better than Dagon (I Samuel 5.4)

– Better than earthly fathers (Luke 11)

– A better Adam (Romans 5)

– Better than all other gods (Isaiah 45)

– The ONLY one who can forgive sins (Mark 2)

– Better King and Lord (Revelation 19)