Commentary on the torah is a great resource to the hebrew scriptures. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by his son, a. Love can invent many ways of warning a friend without making him angry, and a holy example will also prove a. Hebrew transliteration by anonymous christian classics ethereal library. White on bible study chapter 6 of the book of hebrews steadfastness in the faiththe covenant oath additional notes. Utley sees both of these books as but metaphors for gods memory. After all, says hebrews, god gave the world the torah a. Hebrews 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. We need not always speak directly to him by way of rebuke, but we may place a suggestive book in his way, or speak generally upon the subject. A vital step to overcoming covetousness is to study, pray, fast, meditate, and obey. Powell describes a picture of a rugged wagon train painted by a famous artist of the american west. The epistle to the hebrews new international commentary. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.
Directions to follow peace with all men, and to take heed that they fall not from the grace of god, hebrews 12. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of god and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. Hebrews 12 new international version niv 12 therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Adversity in the life of the christian is really divine discipline, and such discipline is proof of our sonship, and of gods love and care for us hebrews 12. One goal of this study is to correct the common errors made in most romans studies and bible studies in general, that are caused by ignorance of the context of the letter and a tainted. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in jeremiahs prophecy. Just as bringing the firstfruits was an occasion for a declaration of faith and faithfulness, so is the tithe.
Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. I used it as a mainstay in a fourmonth study of hebrews with some college men. Rather, whether any one be falling back from the grace of god. Expositors bible commentary hebrews commentary t c edwards. As we move from the book of judges to the book of ruth, a bright light suddenly shines against the dark backdrop of a morally corrupt time period. This is a different greek word than the one used in v. These sufferings are to be considered as fatherly chastisements from god, and to be patiently submitted to on account of the benefits to be. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of god. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Birdgeway bible commentary boxs commentaries on selected books. The book of genesis those who gave the name genesis to the first book of the bible were the translators of the pentateuch. Selfdiscipline is necessary to finish the race hebrews 12.
Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. The apostle, in this chapter, applies what he has collected in the chapter foregoing, and makes use of it as a great motive to patience and perseverance in the christian faith and state, pressing home the argument, i. The connection of purity with seeing the lord, appears in 1 john 3. Looking diligently with the greatest attention, watchfulness, and care, for yourselves and each other. Psalm 15 the scope of this short but excellent psalm is to show us the way to heaven, and to convince us that, if we would be happy, we must be holy and honest. At the forefront of the image in our passage is the penetrating action of the sword, action making known to god the deepest parts of our beings. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. The book of hebrews begins with no mention of the author. Hebrews 12new international version niv 12 therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. It is obvious that there are certain lessons in the epistle to the hebrews. Parallels in prophecy between the maccabees and ephraim in the future. Looking diligently lest any man failcome short of, be. See to it that no one misses the grace of god and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many hebrews 12. Having so many incitements to holiness, patience, and perseverance, we should lay aside every hinderance, and run with patience the race that is set before us, taking our blessed lord for our example, hebrews 12.
Richard elliott friedman has provided a work of scholarship in the same manner of the hebrew writers turned pages from left to right and reading text from right to left. Hebrews 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Deuteronomy, commentary by derek leman the hebrew nerd. Doughty southside christian church june 2014 introduction. Thus there is no room for uncertainty as to the meaning of this exhortation. Indeed, the book of ruth is a fresh breath of air after. Jesus is a real human, with a body, and feelings just like us. Hebrews 11 now faith is the assurance of things hoped for.
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. If you are new to torahbased bible study, we recommend you start with our matthew study. In chapter 11, the great faith chapter of the bible, the author celebrated the great heroes of the faith, acknowledging that they had not received the promise in their earthly lives. The privileges of christians, compared with those of the jews, by which the superior excellence of christianity is shown, hebrews 12. It is obvious that there are certain lessons in the epistle to the hebrews that are found nowhere else in the bible. Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version, the new revised standard. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of jeremiah. For this reason christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritancenow that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant. The book of the watchers 1 enoch 6 was written to fill this void and help students of the bible understand and appreciate this important and influential ancient book. Mikes new commentary on the book of enoch is now shipping. An exhortation to be constant and persevere, the example of christ is set forth, and the gracious design of god in all the sufferings believers endured. Yet we should not give up just because it is difficult.
What does it mean to run the race set before us hebrews 12. Tenney, a new approach to the book of hebrews, bibliotheca sacra 123. When a mans ways please the lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him proverbs 16. Previous index next the epistle to the hebrews chapter twelve with the heroes of faith like a cloud of witness cheering us on, we are to run the race of faith, looking to jesus example for endurance and to gods loving discipline lest we fall short of his grace 117. He expects us to keep his commandments, and in return he gives us peace of mind. It is deep and full of sometimes difficult to understand terms and theology. It is, except in this case, the uniform custom of moses to mention the age and the death of the individuals whose biography he records, and in many cases this is about all that is said of them. True to the purpose of the book of hebrews, we can find some explanations in the old testament, which are confirmed by other. Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the. Cutting down the bitter root with grace hebrews 12. Even though the commentary contains full discussion of the scholarly literature and full engagement with the greek text, it is easy to read and useful for pastoral purposes and for teaching from the epistle to the hebrews. Hebrews 1, new international version niv the bible app.
Why would anyone do that and yet that is what some of these hebrew christians were doing, and that is what some do today which is why god is warning of such folly in the book of hebrews. See to it that no one comes short of the grace of god. A commentary on the book of jeremiah by pastor galen l. Commentary for hebrews 12 an exhortation to be constant and persevere, the example of christ is set forth, and the gracious design of god in all the sufferings believers endured. Finally, he went and gave the world the holy spirit. Oct 14, 2012 revelation pictures the glorified christ with a sword coming out of his mouth 1. Excellent commentary on the book of hebrews that brings to bear the authors scholarly and faithful dedication to the scripture as the true word of god while being. In other words, if we would take the epistle to the hebrews out of the bible, what would this do to our understanding of the truth of god or of the gospel. Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the lord. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. A masterpiece of deep learning and fine sensibility, robert alters translation of the hebrew bible, now complete, re. They should take courage and go forward, hebrews 12. Hebrews 12 therefore, since we are surrounded by so.
The book of romans study is an intermediate level course. David guzik commentary on hebrews 12, where the author encourages the believer to endure discouraging times by looking unto jesus. Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of god i. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of. Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are. Chapter 3 of the book of hebrews christ and moses chapter 4 of the book of hebrews the sabbath additional notes the rest of god chapter 5 of the book of hebrews christs qualifications as high priest additional notes mrs. Looking diligently acting the part of bishops, or overseers, as the word signifies. From a greater example than he had yet mentioned, and that is christ himself v. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of god and that no bitter root grows up.
Discipline is the ongoing work of the church hebrews 12. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter to the hebrews. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. For those who like to parse hebrew words, this book is indispensable. Indeed, both their minds and their consciences are defiled. This takes sacrifice and discipline, but it fills the mind with gods thoughts.
Christ, who is himself the way, and in whom we must walk as our way, has also shown us the same way that is here prescribed, mt. What exactly is this root, and how can it defile many. James rosscup though this work is generally helpful on historical background, it is often not of great assistance on the original text or problem passages. Then god showed off by letting all kinds of miracles happen to show the truth. Christocentric commentary series a commentary on the epistle to the hebrews jesus better than everything james a. Relatively recent rabbinical commentators seem to have taken these verses in zechariah as referring to both the hasmonean maccabees of judah though actually from the tribe of levi in second temple times as well as to the messiah son of joseph and future leader of the ten tribes.
Who are the cloud of witnesses mentioned in hebrews 12. Sharper than any doubleedged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. A commentary on the book of jeremiah southside christian. After being enlightened by the superiority of the new covenant in christ, it is crucial that one respond appropriately. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. The defection of one member of the community brings loss and danger. Mediator of the new covenant november 19, 2017 introduction. Sin separates man from god, causing a confrontational relationship with him whereby man receives his wrath. What does it mean that jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith hebrews 12.
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