Commentary on the book of hebrews chapter 121

It was a pretty sweet deal, but things werent working out so well. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to. Commentaries for hebrews chapter the difference between vain pretences and real religion. Hebrews commentary westcott therefore assuredly let us also, who are under the new covenant in the time of our trial. By a bold but rhetorical figure, the apostle, in the beginning of this chapter. The old testament saints, the witnesses of chapter 11, were not compassed about with a cloud of witnesses. Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image. Faithfulness, therefore, is a gift of god produced through the holy spirit. I will lift up mine eyesexpresses desire compare psa 25. It is not just our faith in him, but his faith placed in us. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on jesus, the pionee. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews.

This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. In chapter 12, the author of hebrews tells us that jesus christ is the founder and perfecter of our faith. In preceding chapters, the christ has already been exalted as the source of. They are the witnesses of whom the writer is speaking. Psalms 121 i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Schreiner begins his commentary by rehearsing the storyline of the bible and contends that since the events of the gospel antedate the writing of the book of hebrews they thus form the theological backdrop of the letter. To stay ourselves upon god as a god of power and a god allsufficient for us. To lay low the whole of that priesthood and sacrifice, hebrews 10. 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. Hebrews 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Jesus is the final high priest he took his own blood into heaven.

Like a good many others, i believe that our text, hebrews 12. Faith always has been the mark of gods servants, from the beginning of the world. As you reflect on todays passage of scripture, keep in mind that our salvation is secured by one who is eternal, immutable, and divine. 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. Christ will take to him his great power, and will reign. Verse 2 for if the word spoken through angels proved stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward. Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to cover his head in the day of battle. These sufferings are to be considered as fatherly chastisements from god, and to be patiently submitted to on account of the benefits to be derived from them, hebrews. We must not rely upon creatures, upon men and means, instruments and second causes, nor make flesh our arm. Hebrews 10 the apostle knew very well that the hebrews, to whom he wrote, were strangely fond of the levitical dispensation, and therefore he fills his mouth with arguments to wean them from it. It is several steps in advance of its predecessor, for it tells of the peace of gods house, and the guardian care of the lord, while psalm 120 bemoans the departure of peace from the good mans abode, and his exposure to the venomous assaults of slanderous tongues.

The design for the preachers commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the bible. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. I hope this will become more evident as we proceed in our study. The believers are seen as men on earth having free entrance to god and a heavenly calling by the work of christ. Of all the commentaries on hebrews that i have looked at and used, i have found the twovolume set by william lane to be the one i turn to first.

Soteria, salvation, is found seven times in hebrews more than in any other new testament book. It is not impossible that even with this meaning the words lay aside or put. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of hebrews, and the following are five of the best. Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame nkjv. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. After the manner of the best writers, the apostle begins this most instructive epistle with proposing the subjects of which he is about to discourse. We believe our verse is referring to the second meaning and thus all of. I believe that our text puts chapter 11 in its proper perspective. God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds. In zechariahs song concerning his son john the baptist lk 1.

The writer of hebrews brings together the main point of the previous chapter. Obviously, there was not a whole lot of joy in dying on the cross in the way he was crucifiednone at all. The chapter division was not intended by the writer, who moved immediately dia touto, therefore to draw a practical conclusion to the truth he has presented. Tehillim psalms chapter 121 tanakh online torah bible. Their challenge was to continue under the new covenant by faith. The old king james version of the bible had this verse reading. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen.

Bible study and commentary jesus, our chief priest a bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews keith simons easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. He had just written, in chapter 11 which has been rightly called the faith chapter, of many men and women from the old testament who walked by faith and were victorious in their trials through faith. You have put all things in subjection under his feet. In the midst of the assembly i will sing praise to you. We have a high priest jesus christ who serves us from a position of all authority in heaven seated at the right hand of the throne of the majesty. Theyre compiled in this letter to the hebrews as if gods saying listen to what the scriptures say.

Following the introduction, which reveals the authors approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the scripture to be exposited. The hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief. The converted jews to whom god wrote hebrews were tempted to relapse back into the old testament economy. If i understand the text correctly, these three verses serve as the conclusion to chapter 11. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real. 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. The divers and strange teachings spoken of in hebrews. Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for god will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. This is the main point of the things we are saying. The faith through which we please god and receive salvation is gods gift i corinthians 12. He shows that hebrews picks up key themes from the bibles story line. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12.

For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. Oct 20, 20 during the 20 session of the new great commission school, bible teacher steve gregg delivered a series of 15 lectures on the book of hebrews. Study hebrews using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. My help cometh from the lord, which made heaven and earth. Isaiah was sawn asunderisaiah, who was permitted by the lord to see wonderful things, was sawn asunder, because he faithfully reproved the sins of the jewish nation.

Basically, god created the world and then made an agreement with the people living in it. Read hebrews 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This will take the effort of a marathon runner in a grueling race. I believe that a study of the book of hebrews may be the next step for us as a church as we seek to grow in our desire for greater intimacy with.

And of necessity of faith in christ, and of stedfastly following him. Hebrews chapter 10 matthew henry complete commentary on. These are the great cloud of witnesses referred to in our. Hebrews chapter three study guide in the first two chapters, we saw that gods son was the subject of a series of prophecies. Commentaries for hebrews chapter 11 the new testament dispensation shown to be much more excellent than the old. Hebrews 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. Oct 19, 2019 the converted jews to whom god wrote hebrews were tempted to relapse back into the old testament economy. Book of hebrews matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Hebrews 12 therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a. The design of christ in giving himself for us, is, that he may purchase to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

The superior worth and dignity of christ above moses is shown. Persecuted, weary, humiliated, these hebrew christians had already come to mount zion, to the. These sufferings are to be considered as fatherly chastisements from god, and to be patiently submitted to on account of the. There are a great number of reasons why i believe it is time for us to study the book of hebrews. After this he undertakes a versebyverse explication of the various literary units of the letter. Hebrews 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The commentary section includes running commentary on the. Our savior was joyful that he could do this for us, that he could buy or redeem us to be his purchased possession. Hebrews 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The therefore here is a marker of result from the heroes of faith in chapter 11. The book of hebrews begins with no mention of the author. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin.

The apostle having, in the close of the foregoing chapter, recommended the grace of faith and a life of faith as the best preservative against apostasy, he how enlarges upon the. Behold, he that keepeth israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. When he had made purification of sins, he sat down at the right hand of the majesty on high. Joel the prophet in speaking about the day of the lord says. Hebrews 12 therefore, since we are surrounded by so. And of the angels he says, who makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire. David guzik commentary on hebrews 12, where the author encourages the believer to endure discouraging times by looking unto jesus. Read hebrews 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Exhortations to various duties, and to be content with what providence allots. Hebrews chapter 12 kjv king james version all the comments and scriptures given in regards to your questions are great, consider also romans 8. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled from this translation many have no doubt assumed that all was well within.