Matthew Henry Commentary Hebrews 1:1-3

"God, having of old time spoken unto the fathers in the prophets by divers portions and in divers manners, hath at the end of these days spoken unto us in [his] Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds; who being the effulgence of his glory, and the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had made purification of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;" — Hebrews 1:1-3 (ASV)

God spoke to His ancient people at various times, through successive generations, and in diverse ways, as He saw fit: sometimes by personal directions, sometimes by dreams, sometimes by visions, and sometimes by divine influences on the minds of the prophets.

The gospel revelation is superior to those previous ones, as it is a revelation God has made through His Son.

In observing the power, wisdom, and goodness of the Lord Jesus Christ, we observe the power, wisdom, and goodness of the Father (John 14:7). The fullness of the Godhead dwells in Him—not symbolically or as a figure, but truly.

When, after the fall of humanity, the world was breaking apart under the wrath and curse of God, the Son of God, undertaking the work of redemption, sustained it by His almighty power and goodness.

From the glory of Christ's person and office, we now turn to consider the glory of His grace.

The glory of His person and nature imparted such merit to His sufferings that they constituted a full satisfaction to the honor of God, who had endured an infinite injury and affront because of human sins.

We can never be thankful enough that God has, in so many ways and with such increasing clarity, spoken to us, fallen sinners, about salvation. That He Himself should cleanse us from our sins is a wonder of love beyond our greatest capacity for admiration, gratitude, and praise.