The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. The holy bible epistle to the hebrews kjv bible study. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. Earlier, the writer of hebrews compared the continual sacrifice of the temple priests with the offering a true, heavenly high priest would offer hebrews 7. Clark, 1978, presbyterian and reformed publishing company. An exposition of the epistle to the hebrews, andrew murray, 20 th printing, fleming h. Hebrews commentary book of hebrews commentary lifeway. As a result of this mystery, there is a longstanding debate over who it might have been. Hebrews 12 niv therefore, since we are surrounded by bible. Hebrews 12 therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a. A bible study series on the permanence, sufficiency, preeminence, and superiority of jesus christ.
Under the gospel all may come with boldness to gods presence. If we do not go ahead in our understanding of jesus, and in our understanding of the word of god then we will go backwards. Verses 1217 a burden of affliction is apt to make the christians hands hang down, and his knees grow feeble, to dispirit him and discourage him. Read hebrews complete bible commentary verse by verse by matthew henry available from rakuten kobo. When it comes to spirituality if we are not progressing then we are regressing and thats what was happening to these christians in the book of hebrews. So a different kind of priest required a change in the law of moses about sacrifice. From the communion and conformity between the state of the gospelchurch on earth and the triumphant church in heaven v. You can either pay by credit card, visa, mastercard, discover or amex, or paypal. This is why the author reminds them several times of their faith and devotion to god which they had shown in the beginning hebrews 6. All of gods children have experienced discipline perfect active indicative. Hebrews 12 commentary edited by glenn pease god disciplines his sons 1 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, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Faith and patience enable believers to follow peace and holiness, as a man follows his calling constantly, diligently, and with pleasure. Having read this page, open the gospel and, with adoration, acknowledge the debt of gratitude you owe to jesus christ. Perhaps the most enigmatic epistle of the new testament, the book of hebrews confronts the reader with foundational christian doctrines framed for an audience steeped in jewish law and tradition. Add to cart add to cart view in cart choose item view details. Verse 4 none of those reading hebrews 12 had yet given their lives been martyred for their belief.
The weights mentioned here in verse one refer to spiritual weights. Richison exposes the mind of god to the mind of man by expounding individual books of gods word verse by verse. Print commentary on hebrews david guzik enduring word. Hebrews 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This is another volume in the series of bible commentaries of matthew henry.
In cities such as chicago, buffalo, new york, and toronto, newel taught four bible classes a day to groups of more than one thousand attendees. The writer continues using athletics as an analogy for spiritual growth. The prior verse mentioned jesus, and his willingness to endure suffering for the sake of future joy. For example, the argument of romans is the righteousness of god. As early as 255 ad, church leaders concluded the author of the book was unknown. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. Read hebrews 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Study hebrews 12 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Commentaries for hebrews chapter 12 to look upon all evil as proceeding from ourselves, and all good from god. If the saints in hebrews 11 could endure to the end, some to the point of giving their lives for their faith, we should too. In this 10session, verse by verse study of the book of hebrews, jen wilkin explores how god provided something better for us in the person of jesus christ heb.
Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Hebrews verse by verse william newell precept austin. Study the bible online using commentary on hebrews 12 and more. The passage just prior to this verse explained how even suffering and persecution should be viewed in light of that benefit. The most important principle of interpretation is the context. This study so impacted his life, that he began sending bits of his hebrews notes through emails, hoping to encourage those he loves so much. Our crucified lord was prefigured by the lifting up of this. Hebrews 12, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Zac poonens verse by verse bible studies of the new testament hebrews. Some speculate it was paul, barnabas, luke, and others. The persevering obedience of faith in christ, was the race set before the hebrews, wherein they must either win the crown of glory, or have everlasting misery for their portion. Source of this file from scan posted online by bartimaeus alliance of the blind, inc.
For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched i believe the words should be translated to a palpable or material mountain. They were going through some pretty difficult trials, but they were not facing up to them. We continue in our verse by verse bible study in the book of hebrews on wednesday nights with pastor gino geraci at calvary south denver in littleton co. David guzik commentary on hebrews 12, where the author encourages the believer to endure discouraging times by looking unto jesus.
Mount sinai, on which that churchstate was constituted, was a mount that might be touched hebrews 12. Bible exposition commentary versebyverse commentary. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying the word of god to life today. The greatest context of any book of the bible is the argument of the book. Perhaps this explains why presentday christians often find this book confusing or even misleading. Read hebrews 12 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Study guide for hebrews 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. Hebrews 12 comme tary edited by glenn pease god disciplines his sons 1 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, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Study of the book of hebrews let us study the book of hebrews. The superior worth and dignity of christ above moses is shown. In the following verses the apostle shows that it not only makes atonement for sin, but that it is the means of sanctifying or purifying the soul. For consider him who endured such hostility from sinners against himself, so that you wont grow weary and give up. Through stories of old testament heroes and practices, the author of hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is. Study hebrews using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Hebrews 12 therefore, since we are surrounded by so. Richison the most important principle of interpretation is the context. Unlock the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. The hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. A verse by verse commentary on the book of hebrews by john cook. First lets consider gods command to lay aside every weight. Hebrews quotes exclusively from the septuagint version of the ot, with teaching that aims to correct liberal jewish thinking common among hellenistic jews. Each study expounds a passage, forms a principle out of that passage, and shows how to apply that principle to your life. 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. One in a series of twelve new testament verse by verse commentary books. And here we have a very particular description of the state of the church under the mosaic dispensation, hebrews 12. Newell then devoted his time to an international teaching ministry.
This comprehensive, practical, and devotional commentary focuses on the contexts surrounding hebrews. To jesus as the wounded israelites to the brazen serpent. Enjoy davids hebrews commentary in print, or on kindlein this commentary, pastor david explains and applies the book of hebrews chapter by chapter, verse by verse. The doctrine in this verse is, that the blood of christ is the means of redemption, or atones for sin. Zac poonens verse by verse bible studies of the new. The easily besetting sin of the hebrews was an aptness to be drawn aside from their attachment to the gospel, for fear of persecution. This commentary provides an interpretation of the book of hebrews in conversation with the rapidly growing body of scholarly literature. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Hebrews and work bible commentary theology of work. If you think about the new testament of the bible at all, you may wonder about the name given one of the. Introduction to hebrews verse by verse bible study kjv. They were going through some pretty difficult trials, but they were not facing up to. Birdgeway bible commentary boxs commentaries on selected books. They had not paid the ultimate price or been tested with the ultimate test yet.
In prior verses, he mentioned that gods discipline was something to be expected from a good father, and especially from a heavenly father hebrews 12. The old covenant called saints to keep a safe distance vv. Book of hebrews matthew henrys bible commentary concise. This was followed by a certain spiritual decline hebrews 5. Its packed with technical footnotes and includes eight appendixes covering topics like baptism, the churchs nature, the three elements of divine forgiveness, hebrews authorship. The lessons for us these are found in frank dunn book, the bible bullets project, dan.
The overall theme of the book of hebrews is that the new covenant in christ is superior to the old covenant of rituals and sacrifices. Hebrews complete bible commentary verse by verse ebook. And of necessity of faith in christ, and of stedfastly following him. Perhaps this explains why presentday christians often find this book. It is not impossible that even with this meaning the words lay aside or put away. It is used in the sense of the true source of all life. In various forms the root dike right occurs 60 times. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. Hebrews 12 notes from defenders study bible links on right. Hebrews 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Hebrews the niv application commentary book 15 kindle. The book of hebrews offers a deep foundation for understanding the value of work in the world. Some believe that this passage supports the idea that a christian can lose his salvation.
In this verse god tells christians, who are his children, that he wants them to do three things. The life application bible commentary series provides verse by verse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. From the communion and conformity between the state of the gospelchurch on earth and. He is best known for his evangelical commentary series, which includes revelation. Wayne jacksons commentary will help with this approach it is a rich study indeed. Hebrews 12 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief.
Hebrews chapter 12 verse by verse bible commentary. And hebrews presents christ and his service in the heavens as antitype and fulfilment of the old testament instructions of service. He clement of alexandria says that the epistle to the hebrews is the work of paul, and that it was written to the hebrews in the hebrew language. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible studies into the book of hebrews. Verse under the old law, all priests had to come from the family of levi. Acknowledging that many issues such as authorship and provenance remain open, william lane examines the evidence available and makes a compelling case for his reading of the book and its historical background.
Hebrews was written to a group of people who were fading away in their walk toward salvation. Read and study hebrews 12 with the verse by verse bible commentary. This is the only book of the new testament, and one of only a few in the bible overall, where the author is a mystery. Hebrews chapter 12 the great cloud of witnesses 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, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. The book of hebrews is quite challenging, claims commentary author donald. The spirit uses the word of truth the gospel 2co 6. Verse 12 it was the law of moses that set up the priests of levis family. For many years, pastor jim despain studied the book of hebrews, feeding on the word slowly, digesting and processing every little bit of it. Number one he says, lay aside every weight, number two they aside sin, and number three run with endurance. The book of hebrews kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 58 duration. Best commentaries and books on hebrews logos bible software. In many ways, this letter was a response to the same kinds of spiritual immaturity that runs rampant in the western, gentile church today. Dec 18, 2014 a verse by verse commentary on hebrews chapter 12.
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