Reconcile the Word with the World? Psh...

So, in my study of Hebrews, James brought up a (brilliant) point. Take Hebrews 2:9.

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

Too often this verse is misunderstood. Many like to read this and think, "Oh good! Jesus died for me, now I don't have to die!"

False (I accredit that to you HB).

Jesus died so that you (and I) might have eternal life (Romans 5:21); it never said we're not going to die. (One of the reasons) Jesus died (is) so that he might taste death for everyone, viz. he might understand the Human Condition. We really have no excuse not to trust him; after all, he did go through the same trials we go through.

Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
~vs. 18

So, no, Jesus did not die instead of us. He died so that we might trust him to be our savior. Of course, we wish He would just die so we wouldn't have to; none of us want to die. That doesn't change the fact that we're going to (see my quote by the Flaming Lips below, even the secular world knows this). And to quote my good friend (which is really where this post is amounting), "It's important our worldview doesn't teach us the Bible, the Bible must teach our worldview."

Brilliant! Too often do we try to fit the Bible into the world. The Word is God (John 1). Do not conform the creator of this world to this world! How selfish (and foolish) is that?! The world is meant to (and will) conform to Him, whether that pleases our prideful selves or not.

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of you mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.
~Romans 12:2

There's much joy to be had, ladies and gentlemen. For your sake, for His will, and for the advancement of His gospel, seek it out!