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. When chastening comes it is an offense to god when we despise it. And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bibleas the skilled authors and notable editors provide the contours of each book of the bible as well as the grand theological themes that bind them together as one book. The original recipients were under pressure to abandon christ and resume their previous practice of judaism or make some attempt to reinvolve themselves in the old covenant, now terminated. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter savedbyhim01 20180911t03.
A free bible commentary on the letter to the hebrews in easy english. The believers are seen as men on earth having free entrance to god and a heavenly calling by the work of christ. Here, in a 12 week format, are carefully wrought studies that will ignite the mind and the heart. What does it mean to run the race set before us hebrews 12. Study hebrews 12 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Nor can it well be doubted that the closing verses of haggai 2 are also before the writers mind. Birdgeway bible commentary boxs commentaries on selected books. When the various new testament books were formally brought together into one collection shortly after a. The original recipients were under pressure to abandon christ and resume their previous practice of judaism or make some attempt to re. Biblical studies from the book of hebrews bible study guide. Chastening is his loving tool of correction and we should receive it gratefully. Christ better than the angels both in his deity and his humanity. A kingdom more glorious than the present heaven and earth.
Hold fast the grace, whereby we may serve god in every thought, word, and work. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve god acceptably. Read hebrews 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. They must take care not to reject jesus, who now addressed them from heaven, and who was shortly to be their judge. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. 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 book of hebrews can be divided into 3 major sections. Hebrews 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Then we saw the testimony of the patriarchs and the rulers in israel, and, finally, the latter prophets. The privileges of christians, compared with those of the jews, by which the superior excellence of christianity is shown, hebrews 12. These words clearly contain a reference to daniel 7. First we read about the faithful who lived in antediluvian times. By a bold but rhetorical figure, the apostle, in the beginning of this chapter, represents the patriarchs, judges, kings, prophets, and righteous men, whose faith he had celebrated in the preceding chapter, after having finished their own labours, combats, and sufferings with honour, as standing round and looking on the believing hebrews while running the christian race. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Jesus is the one upon whom our faith rests and depends, from start to finish. The book of hebrews is a warning to all christians, that no one fails to obtain the grace of god, 12.
For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven. Verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible studies into the book of hebrews. Hebrews 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Wherefore this is an inference drawn from the examples produced in the preceding chapter, and on this account both should be read in. Hebrews 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible.
They must take care not to reject jesus, who now addressed them from heaven, and who was shortly to. 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. Obviously, the title of hebrews tells of the flavor of the book. This epistles title bears the traditional greek title, to the hebrews, which was attested by at least in the second century a.
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. The original recipients were under pressure to abandon. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible 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. In his excellent albeit brief commentary on proverbs, derek kidner has this to say about the hebrew word found often in proverbs, and particularly in the passage cited by the author to the hebrews. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. Hebrews is one of the three new testament commentaries on a single old testament verse.
As our great high priest, christ is able to understand all our need, because he is perfect man. The handbook on the letters to the hebrews by ellingworth and nida, from united bible society, makes the opposite interpretation, the thought is that the old testament heroes are watching how the writer of hebrews and his readers run their race in the christian life, since their own salvation is linked with that of christians 11. Verses here observe what is the great duty which the apostle urges upon the hebrews, and which he so much desires they would comply with, and that is. While galatians was a book that was written to warn gentiles not to be lured into legalistic, jewish practices, the target. Hebrews 12 therefore, since we are surrounded by so. According to the true reading of the greek, the meaning is with reverent fear and awe. The book of hebrews begins with no mention of the author. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. 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.
Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. This ties various themes of the book of hebrews into a single basic statement. 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. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. This is the training we need to run the race we must run with endurance hebrews 12. 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. Book of hebrews overview insight for living ministries. Chapter 12 whom the lord loves he chastensgod is the father of spiritsto see god, follow peace and holinessexalted saints belong to the church of the firstborn. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the esv study bible, the interactive knowing the bible study series, the preaching the word commentary series, and more.
Arising from a deep consciousness of our own unworthiness. 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. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. 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 major purpose of this epistle was to challenge and encourage ones spiritual development and maturity in christ so to resist temptations and persecution by the building up of mutual faith and knowledge of christ heb. Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. 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. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on jesus, the pionee. He is the one who made the way into the holy of holies so that the rest of us could follow into gods presence hebrews 10.
There is another time word, once, which speaks of finality in hebrews see hebrews 6. 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. I have often heard a father say, boy, if you cry for. Jesus is a real human, with a body, and feelings just like us. Who are the cloud of witnesses mentioned in hebrews 12. Watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. A bible study series on the permanence, sufficiency, preeminence, and superiority of jesus christ.
With its myriad references to hebrew customs and the old testament, the book was likely sent to a jewish christian community, possibly in rome. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. Today we are going to begin looking at the second major section of the letter, which addresses the superiority of jesus priesthood. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies. Scripture by scripture explanation of the book of hebrews.
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