Now christ is above the angels, according to the first and second chapters because 1 as son of god he is. Oct 15, 2015 watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, a. 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. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is reported by eusebius. Hebrews 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Study on the road or teach directly from your tablet. Hebrews 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.
It was a pretty sweet deal, but things werent working out so well. The book of hebrews is meant to challenge, encourage, and empower christian believers. Study guide for hebrews 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. Home commentaries coffman commentaries hebrews chapter 3. Christ will take to him his great power, and will reign. Hebrews 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief.
He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as moses was faithful in all gods house. This concept pervades the whole book of hebrews and makes even the most sacred things on earth the mere copies of things in heaven. The hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief. Here in the book of hebrews we are assured by god that moses was faithful heb. Since this is true, it teaches something about who we are. God keep us from the very shadow of sin, from the very appearance of evil. The article points out the subject, and also possesses in this passage a relative meaning, as in ch. Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in god hebrews 6. Hebrews is a name for the israelites and for the descendants of abraham compare genesis 14. But, he immediately adds, christ is faithful as a son over god s house. 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. Includes many helpful resources for leading a small group bible study. Book 52 of 48 in the thru the bible commentary series. From early times the church believed that the readers lived in jerusalem.
Jesus christ was the creator of all the world and everything in it. Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high priest of our confession, even jesus. 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. In hebrews, the author shows how jesus is the ultimate revelation of god. His one and only appearance is thus fitly described in the book of genesis. Theyre compiled in this letter to the hebrews as if. It is obvious that there are certain lessons in the epistle to the hebrews that are found nowhere else in the bible. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. From the previous chapter, we are left with the picture of jesus as our heavenly high priest. Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. Moses was a god to aaron, but he was not god absolutely. 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. Hebrews 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Chapter 1 speaks of jesus as the son, gods full and final revelation to man, who has.
Hebrews 3 bible study lesson with discussion questions. No book of the new testament focuses upon christ like the book of hebrews. In other words, if we would take the epistle to the hebrews out of the bible, what would this do to our understanding of the truth of god or of the gospel. The book of hebrews begins with no mention of the author. The book of hebrews makes a great thing of obedience, affirming that even christ was made perfect by it hebrews 5. The superior worth and dignity of christ above moses is shown. Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess hebrews 3. It keeps us from the same depths of discouragement the hebrew christians faced. Hebrews chapter three study guide in the first two chapters, we saw that gods son was the subject of a series of prophecies. This first lesson in the series establishes the historical and religious context for the writing of this book. The epistle to the hebrews chapter three having demonstrated jesus superiority to prophets and angels, the author now compares jesus to moses 16. Hebrews 4 commentary new testament matthew henry st. In this verse, disobedience is made the basis of gods.
Hebrews 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Here the author goes back to the picture of gods house. Theyre compiled in this letter to the hebrews as if gods saying listen to what the scriptures say. It is obvious that there are certain lessons in the epistle. Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person. If there is a widespread unfamiliarity with the epistle to the hebrews and its teaching, it is because so many adherents of the church have settled for an understanding and superficial association with the christian faith. And of necessity of faith in christ, and of stedfastly following him.
High priest hebrews is the only book of the bible to call jesus high priest. Hebrews 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Hebrews 1 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. Hebrews 3 is part of our chapter by chapter inductive bible study guide. 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. Driving that analogy home, the author of hebrews gives the next warning to christians. Chapters 3 and 4 deal with jesus superiority over aaron. For unto us was the gospel preached as well as unto them. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own. Hebrews 7 commentary marcus dods spurgeon on melchizedek there is something majestic about every movement of that dimly revealed figure. Hebrews 3 therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a. In hebrews 3, the writer turns from the angels to compare jesus to israels greatest and most revered leader, moses, whose primary honor was that he was faithful as a servant in all gods house. Understanding who we are in light of who jesus is and what he has done is essential for. In this chapter the apostle applies what he had said in the chapter foregoing concerning the priesthood of christ, i.
The addressees must not only have been very familiar with the ot. Oct 09, 2015 this first lesson in the series establishes the historical and religious context for the writing of this book. Moses was a powerful and faithful servant in the household of god, but jesus is the son in the house of god hebrews 3. If we do not trust christ, and consequently live for him, confessing when we fail, then we are in danger of losing our faith, and if that happens we will be lost as well. Hebrews 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The title, the letter to the hebrews, could show that they were jews in israel who spoke hebrew. Hebrews 3 niv jesus greater than moses therefore, bible. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. Hebrews 3 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. You can find the best commentary on hebrews for you using the tools on the right side. Basically, god created the world and then made an agreement with the people living in it.
Philip edgcumbe hughes opens the introduction to his commentary on hebrews with some insights into this very enigmatic book. Verse 3 for we who have believed do enter into that rest. Hebrews 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. May 26, 2016 here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of hebrews chapter six. In a serious pathetic exhortation that this great high priest, who was discovered to them, might be seriously considered by them v. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Hebrews 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Hebrews 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Moses pointed to great things which god would do, but jesus christ actually did those great things hebrews 3. Hundreds of relevant easy to understand teaching points. Hebrews 3 new international version niv jesus greater than moses.
Read hebrews 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. According to this letter, jesus christ is superior to all other prophets and. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of hebrews chapter six. He gives the hebrews a proper caution, and enforces it with an affectionate compellation. Hebrews 4 therefore, while the promise of entering his. 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. As we said above, jesus is the real thing, moses is his shadow. The comparison is followed with a reference to israels unfaithfulness in wilderness which leads to the second of six warnings in this epistle.
Hebrews 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Study the bible online using commentary on hebrews 3 and more. And yet the epistle cannot have received its name for the fact only that there are so many references to the ot in it. And melchizedek, the king of salem, brought out bread and wine he was the priest of god most high. Moses, as great as he was, was still jesus creation.
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