If Jesus is God, why does the Bible say that he “became” superior to angels? Hasn’t he always been superior to angels? Today’s question comes to us from a listener named Austin. “Hello, Pastor John! In my Bible study I’ve been stumped by the phrase that says Jesus ‘has become’ much superior to angels ( Hebrews 1:4 4 having become by so much better than the angels, as he hath inherited a more excellent name than they. ). If Jesus has eternally existed as God, how do I understand this passage and theme that seems to pop up in Hebrews?” Episode 1324: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/why-did-jesus-need-to-become-superior-to-angels Related Resources: “In What Way Will Christians Judge Angels?” https://youtu.be/Or7N78G8Ad4 “Can Loved Ones in Heaven Look Down on Me?” https://youtu.be/VL4cQbcYTX0 “Why Does God Choose Some and Not Others?” https://youtu.be/Vuv8lnbNXrs “Where Is Heaven Right Now?” https://youtu.be/EQB_FoiQ7x8 Ask Pastor John Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKvMOJ1T8T4&list=PLFF7F6AE365DA3564 Find other recent and popular Ask Pastor John episodes, http://desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john