But whatever is becoming obsolete (palaioo) and growing old (gerasko) is ready to disappear. Glenn W. Barker (d. 1984) was a general editor of the Word Biblical Commentary (1977 - 1984). (Hebrews 5:12- 6:12) The way of trust and hope 11:1-40 The right way to live 12:1-29 The way of love and doing what God wants 13:1-25. Hebrews 8:1-13. In addition to over 30 books, he has written numerous articles for journals, periodicals, reference works. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The author identified neither himself nor the people to whom he was writing. Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete) << Hebrews | Hebrews 1 | Hebrews 2 >>. Contrast between old and new covenants (18-24) III. From a greater example than he had yet mentioned, and that is Christ himself ( v. 1-3 ). (12-17) The New Testament dispensation shown to be much more excellent than the Old. 3 He reflects the glory of God and bears the very stamp of his nature, upholding the universe by his word of power. Hebrews 1:1-4 introduces a contrast that is the central theme throughout Hebrews: the climactic revelation of God in Christ, surpassing every way that God spoke and worked prior to Christ's coming. Hebrews 12:1-3 Looking unto Jesus in the Race of Life "Christ in you the hope of glory" is the essence of the Christian life. a. Hebrews 4:14-16 Jesus our High Priest! Sermon. Hebrews 1:5-14. Hebrews 12:1 Commentary. Hebrews 11:1-6 The Definition of Faith. 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. This document has been generated from XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language) source with RenderX XEP Formatter, version 3.7.3 Client Academic. Why is the dating of Revelation so important? (1-2a) Jesus brought a revelation superior to the prophets of old. Solid Joys. 1. John Piper Sep 1, 1996. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Hebrews 1:1-12 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The author identified neither himself nor the people to whom he was writing. I would first like to point out the choice of names that our author has made to refer to our Savior. I. Unlike letters today, the book of Revelation does not come to us postmarked with a date, so scholars and researchers need to make a reasonable assumption about the date of this book from. In this chapter we have a twofold comparison stated: I. Adam Clarke Commentary. 2 And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. 11. Commentary on Hebrews by John Calvin. Sorrowful Love Springs from Serious Joy. Hebrews 12:1 For this very reason [anticipation of rewards], we [Church Age believers] also, since we have such a great host of witnesses [OT supergrace heroes] surrounding us, having rid ourselves [rebound and keep moving] of every impediment and category of sin [mental, verbal, overt] which easily distracts, should keep on exerting ourselves . We see here that there is also a Christian halakhah or a Christian walk . Under humans, governments go through constant changes even during peacetime, and the process of change ramps up . —Rather (see Hebrews 1:10), And as a mantle shalt Thou roll them up; as a garment shall they also be changed. With this last chapter the author focuses mainly upon exhortations concerning the practical aspects of Christianity. From the content of the letter we learn several other things: Hebrews 12:1-4 An exhortation to patience and constancy enforced by the example of Christ. A densely packed mass of people . With its myriad references to Hebrew customs and the Old Testament, the book was likely sent to a Jewish Christian community, possibly in Rome. Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12. (12-17) The New Testament dispensation shown to be much more . Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11. Genesis 1:1: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." And here it says: "and you, Lord (the context proves that's talking about Jesus) in the beginning have laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the works of your hands." The father continues to speak to the son in verses 11 and 12: 11,12a. Hebrews 12:14-17 Exhortation to peace and holiness. Hebrews 12 is the twelfth chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The author is anonymous, although the internal reference to "our brother Timothy" (Hebrews 13:23) causes a traditional attribution to Paul, but this attribution has been disputed since the second century and there is no decisive evidence for the authorship. Hebrews 12:25-29 The danger of refusing the word from heaven. Hebrews 6:1-12 Beware of Apostasy! Hebrews 11:30-35 By Faith They Overcame. Daily devotional with John Piper. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and h the exact imprint of . . Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete) << Hebrews | Hebrews 1 | Hebrews 2 >>. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God (Hebrews 12:2). Hebrews 12:12-29 Bible Study Lesson With Commentary. Submitted by admin on Sat, 2010-06-12 09:34. In Hebrews, the author shows how . Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12), Christmas, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal. Between the evangelical and legal dispensation; and the excellency of the gospel above that of the law is asserted and proved (v. 1-3). This excerpt about the Osborne Hebrews commentary was adapted from the original article in the September/October 2021 issue of Bible Study Magazine. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us," Explanation and Commentary of Hebrews 12:1 Faith of the Ancients. Hebrews 5:11-14 Our Call to Christian Maturity! Our author is deeply concerned lest his readers succumb to the pressures they were feeling and either renounce the gospel outright or gradually turn from . Study verse by verse for practical life transformation. This is the training we need to run the race we must run with endurance (Hebrews 12:1-2). This study of Hebrews is not a commentary, nor is it intended to be. Hebrews 12:1-2. 1. Parkhurst, Jr. Chapter 12. 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. When we memorize individual verses, one result is that we may often overlook the context. 3 b By faith we understand that the universe was ordered by the word of God, * so that what is visible came into being through the invisible. However, the content of the book, including the frequent references to the Hebrew Scriptures, makes it clear that he was writing to Jewish Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ( NASB: Lockman) Greek: Toigaroun kai hemeis, tosouton echontes ( PAPMPN) perikeimenon . The head, crowning, chief, principal, or most important point is: "We have such a high priest, one who has sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens.". Jul 13, 2017. Interactive Bible study with John Piper. 2 Because of it the ancients were well attested. Hebrews The Supremacy of God's Son. Hebrews 12:2. In this passage the context of what we have studied in Hebrews 11 is very important. Hebrews 11 lays the foundation. Hebrews gives us a wonderful list of people who are commended by God for their faith. Hebrews 11:1-12 The Message (MSG) Faith in What We Don't See. (Read all of Hebrews 1) Complete Concise. And as a vesture - A garment; literally something thrown around - περιβόλαιον peribolaion - and denoting properly the outer garment, the cloak or mantle; see notes, Matthew 5:40. But it … Continue reading "Commentary on Hebrews 5:1-10" Hebrews 12:1 — New Living Translation (NLT) 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. Verses 8-12 deal specifically with the faith of Abraham and Sarah. Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 Commentary. (12) And as a vesture . 13. Christianity is being conformed in the image of God's Son, Jesus Christ. Significantly, the book makes no reference to the destruction of the temple at Jerusalem in AD 70, and the author wrote as if the sacrificial system were still in existence (Hebrews 10:1-2, 11). He was a general editor of the Word Biblical Commentary (1977 - 1996). Hebrews 12:5-13 The benefit of God's chastisements. It is constantly "looking unto Jesus" trustfully, submissively, lovingly. Restore the weak, repent of sin, and pursue sanctification (12-17) II. Doug Bratt. Hebrews 12:1 "Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,". 97:7) " 7 Of the angels he . Chapter 2, verses 1-4, then exhorts the readers to pay attention to the message delivered by God's Son. John Piper Aug 18, 1996. In this chapter we have a twofold comparison stated: I. Hebrews 12:1-29. Here, stated in a simple form, is the second law of thermodynamics. Hebrews 12:9-15 Renewing Your Spiritual . Hebrews 11:17-29 The Champions of Faith. Verses 1-6. Hebrews 12. Christ was first identified as high priest in 2:17, and 4:14-16, part of last week's lectionary text, presented the basic idea and implications of Jesus being high priest. They are represented in the Scriptures as an "expanse." 1 In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets; 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by [his] Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. Hebrews 7:1-10 Melchizedek the Forerunner! BOX 1822 FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA92088-1822 ciy k 5 For to what angel did God ever say, "Thou are my Son, today I have begotten thee (Ps. Christ's superiority to angels is the subject of Hebrews 1:5-14. The Reader's Digest Encyclopedic Dictionary defines entropy as "the irreversible . Message. And let us rung with perseveranceh the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus,i the pioneerj and perfecter of faith. It must be linked also with Hebrews 12:24, where our author states that the blood of Jesus "speaks a better word than the blood of Abel." It is often suggested that the blood of Abel cries out for the final vindication promised to all the saints (2 Thessalonians 1:6-7), but the blood of Jesus speaks of proffered forgiveness.