The book of Hebrews begins by setting the glories of the Lord Jesus before us as the Son of God: “Who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person” (Heb. 1:3).

Chapter two goes on to set the glories of the Lord Jesus as the Son of Man before us. This chapter reminds us that where the first man, Adam, failed, the Lord Jesus has recovered all that he lost. The first chapter of Hebrews showed us that the Lord Jesus is better than angels; yet our verse shows us He was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, that He might taste death for us. But how do we see Him now? He is now crowned with glory and honor. He is now the Man in glory, the Man at God’s right hand! The Man whom God delights to honor!

We see this blessed Person as the Son of Man (2:6). This is a messianic term that reminds us of all that awaits Him in that coming day. We see Him as Jesus, for He is the Savior (2:9). We see Him as the Sanctifier who sets us apart for the glory of God, and as the Captain of our salvation (2:10–11). We also see Him as the Apostle and High Priest of our confession (3:1). He is set before us in the rest of chapter two as the One who is now bringing many sons to glory, who is not ashamed to call us His brethren, who is seen leading His own in the presence of His Father (2:12–13). But now, because of His Manhood, He is a “merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people” (2:17).