Hebrews 4, holman christian standard bible hcsb the. Jul 27, 2016 through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 3 book 48 hebrews 4. For the word of god is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword. Depending on our motivation, gods ability to see into our heart can be either good or bad. The background idea though it is not always prominent can be gauged from the fact that the verb to discern is parent to both nouns, and the preposition between is a near relation. Sharper than any doubleedged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. In this passage, christians are instructed to maintain a christhonoring lifestyle, even in the face of persecution hebrews 12. At first i was puzzled as to why the author would choose esau of all people as an example, but upon further reflection, i believe i can now understand his reasons. Hebrews 4 therefore, while the promise of entering his.
Now viewing scripture range from the book of hebrews chapter 4. Verses 12 in their context form a postscript to the argument of 3. However, the content of the book, including the frequent references to the hebrew scriptures, makes it clear that he was writing to jewish. This section is entirely exposition, except for hebrews 4. In many respects, it does not need an introduction. Hebrews 4 a sabbathrest for the people of god 1 therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. No cute stories or anything to get us going, because i really believe this passage speaks for itself. Hebrews 4 is the fourth chapter of the epistle to the hebrews in the new testament of the christian bible. The only reason anybody sins is because at some level they are culpably deceived. Is the bible just another religious book, albeit a great one.
By touching we are an aid in healing, caring, and converting material adapted from robert shannons book, christ above all hohum. If youre standing up for what you believe, why waste your time on hebrews. Introduces perspectives on the author, audience, date and purpose of the book of hebrews that can help us interpret the original meaning and apply this book to our modern world. Were doing a series on the book of hebrews looking at who jesus is. The author identified neither himself nor the people to whom he was writing.
Nothing in all creation is hidden from gods sight read verse in new international version. This is probably among the mostquoted verses in the bible, and a highlight of the book of hebrews. They start believing the lies of sin instead of the promises of god. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is reported by eusebius. Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. However, they also make sense on their own, and verse 12 is widely quoted by itself. A biblical book largely ignored today but for its pithy phrases in christian liturgies, greeting cards, and tshirts. Oct 11, 2009 and yet thats the image with which this lectionary reading from hebrews beginswith a disturbing image, not of a speedball, but of the word of god that slices us open for inspection.
What is the importance of a steady diet of the word of god. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. Hebrews 4, new international version niv the bible app. Check out these helpful resources biblical commentary sermons childrens sermons hymn lists hebrews 4. And yet thats the image with which this lectionary reading from hebrews beginswith a disturbing image, not of a speedball, but of the word of god that slices us open for inspection. Sharper than any doubleedged sword, it penetrates even to. Lets go back where we left off in our last lesson and that would be in chapter 4, and verse 14 and i dont feel like i really finished that verse as much as i should. The background idea though it is not always prominent can be gauged from the fact that the verb to discern is parent to both nouns, and the preposition between is a. Hebrews 4 niv bible therefore, since the promise of. The word of god is living and active and penetrates to the bottom of our lives and rips the pleasant mask off the ugly face of sin. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 3 book 48 hebrews 4. A lot of people, as they catch our program, see this class setting and wonder who we are. Mar 16, 2020 lord, keep us steadfast in thy word by kirk meyer. Id like to start out simply by reading the passage for today.
He will see whether our sin was one of weakness, whether we went down fighting with all our being, or whether we just casually gave in to a selfcentered impulse and deliberately proceeded along the course of sin james 1. For the word of god is living and active, sharper than any. They write that self confidence is the difference between feeling unstoppable and feeling scared out of your wits. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Waldron copy right 1999 171 walden lane harriman, tn 37748 8653764453 permission granted to make copy without alteration and not for commercial purpose. The writer lists several characteristics of that word.
A high priest must be faithful to god and compassionate with people. Jul 28, 2019 through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 3 book 48 hebrews 4. However, the content of the book, including the frequent references to the hebrew scriptures, makes it clear that he was writing to jewish christians who were sorely tempted to leave the christian church and revert to jewish. Jul 29, 2019 through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 4 book 48 hebrews 4. For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did. By pastor lee hemen august 5, 2012 am on the web site they share 10 ways to become more confident in your life. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 4 book 48 hebrews 4. In stockholm, sweden, a lady was pinned beneath a streetcar. Within a year of his captivity he completed his brave and bracing book on, of all things, the epistle to the hebrews. To this point, chapter 4 has explained why christians ought to put our best efforts into fulfilling gods will.
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