What does it mean that jesus learned obedience by the things he suffered hebrews 5. Sermon series by gil rugh senior pastor, indian hills community church, lincoln, nebraska. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Adam and eve attempted to hide from god after they sinned in eden genesis 3. Commentator william barclay renders the beginning of verse 12 as, for the word of god is instinct with life. Hebrews 4 commentary robertsons word pictures of the. Here the infinitive clause tinas eiselthein eis aute.
All the commentators we know overlook the correspondence above mentioned between hebrews 4. For the christian, what god says is always an issue. His text has been psalm 95, which refers to the tragic example of israel in the wilderness. The writer lists several characteristics of that word. Hebrews 4 therefore, while the promise of entering his.
The aim of life, according to this chapter of the book of hebrews, is to. We have reason to be encouraged because the son of god has become man, saved us, and ascended to the right hand of the father. Waldron copy right 1999 171 walden lane harriman, tn 37748 8653764453 permission granted to make copy without alteration and not for commercial purpose. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. It is sharper than the sharpest twoedged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. Although the reign of the exalted jesus is a theme that occurs elsewhere in hebrews, and jesus throne is mentioned in heb 1. The word of god becomes an issue because it tests a persons life and sets the standards of acceptable behavior and attitudes. The book of hebrews was written to encourage christians who were suffering persecution.
It is difficult to observe an immediate and obvious connection between hebrews 4. Hebrews 3 therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a. Thats why the author of hebrews placed their emphasis on standing strong in the faith. Today, couples post a picture of the ultrasound on facebook.
In this reading plan, well see how crucial it is that we stand strong in our faith, no matter what. Hebrews is a name for the israelites and for the descendants of abraham compare genesis 14. In order to enter into that rest they must claim the promises of god which are found in his word. Nothing in all creation is hidden from gods sight read verse in new international version. The bible often points out the futility of hiding from god. His word reveals what is inside our hearts and is the tool of the holy spirit to convict us of sin hebrews 4. For the word of god is living and active, sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of. Hebrews 4 niv bible therefore, since the promise of. Throughout the epistle, the author stresses the continuity and flow between the old testament revelation and the new faith in christ, while emphasizing the superiority of both christ and his new covenant, using such words as better, perfect and. The addressees must not only have been very familiar with the ot. With the next two we called the family and let them know over the phone. Nov 25, 2016 574 les feldick bible study lesson 3 part 2 book 48 the all powerful word of god part 2 duration. Hebrews 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is actually 30minute audio files that takes listeners through the entire bible in 5 years. The book of hebrews interleaves evidence of the superiority of christ, his covenant, and his church with encouragement to the brethren to remain faithful.
The living word sermon by edward hardee, hebrews 4. Hebrews 4 therefore, while the promise of entering his rest. Now, meditate on that image while considering the impact of gods word being alive and active. The author has been warning the hebrew church of the danger of cultural christianity. Opened the greek word literally signifies throated. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. We have the most powerful book in the whole world, the only catch is that we have to read it. In this book we discover that the original audience was facing persecution and that they were tempted to turn away from christ. Hebrews 4 therefore, since a promise remains of entering his rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. For the word of god is living and active, sharper than any. Walter martin, founder of the christian research institute and writer of the bestselling book kingdom of the cults, quipped in his usual tongueincheek manner that the book of hebrews was written by a hebrew to other hebrews telling the hebrews to stop acting like hebrews.
Hebrews 4 nlt promised rest for gods people bible gateway. For the word of god is living and active, sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Book of hebrews bible survey who wrote the book of hebrews. The content of hebrews does not contradict what paul has written. We received the same promises as those people in the wilderness, but the promises didnt do them a bit of good because they didnt receive the promises with faith. Its purpose was to present the lord jesus christ as perfect and superior in comparison. What do we learn about the nature and character of god from verses 12. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable. In many respects, it does not need an introduction. There is great disagreement among those who outline the book of hebrews about where the divisions belong in hebrews 4. In fact, hebrews and pauls writings hold many concepts and teachings in common.
After giving evidence that jesus is gods son hebrews 2. The bodies of animals offered on the day of atonement were not eaten but burned outside the camp lev 4. The book of hebrews is a general epistle apostolic letter. The book of hebrews is an exhortation to jewish christians to hold fast to their faith in christ. Id like to start out simply by reading the passage for today. Simply put, gods word is powerful and absolutely vital in a believers life. But it did them no good because they didnt share the faith of those who listened to god. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. Sharper than any doubleedged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. Hebrews 4 new living translation nlt promised rest for god s people.
Hebrews is one of the most challenging books in the new testament. The greatest gift a human being can be given is to hear this message, the gospel message, because around it our belief system is to be conformed. The author is anonymous, although either paul or barnabas was traditionally accepted as the author. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The bible for the word of god is living and active and sharper than any twoedged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. For the word of god is living and active, sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning. Therefore, since a promise remains of entering his rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. The encouragement given in this book is not superficial but based on the ultimate realities. The epistle to the hebrews is a unique book in the new testament. Jan 02, 2020 book of hebrews bible survey who wrote the book of hebrews. Christ our high priest as we see in the later chapters of hebrews, one of the major themes of the book is christ as our high priest. What does it mean that jesus was a little lower than the angels psalm 8.
We cannot afford to go without it, and consuming it daily will keep us from becoming an easy prey to false teachers and their doctrines. This phrase, or this idea, appears repeatedly in the book of hebrews. Let all the angels of god pay him homage 7 to the angels, he says. Sharper than any doubleedged sword, it penetrates even to. Oct 11, 2009 and yet thats the image with which this lectionary reading from hebrews beginswith a disturbing image, not of a speedball, but of the word of god that slices us open for inspection.
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