John macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california. The ultimate reward of enduring hardship and discipline folds back into the theme of the entire book of hebrews. When chastening comes it is an offense to god when we despise it. Hebrews chapter 12 is our study tonight, and weve been studying in the book of hebrews for, oh, i suppose about 40 messages and having a. Hebrews 12 new international version niv 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. Sep 26, 2015 a correspondent writes to ask about the interpretation of hebrews 12. Dear church family, we cannot say with any degree of certainty who wrote the letter to the hebrews but it was written to a group of 1 st century christians who were in danger of giving up. The exhortation comes through the better things of faith in jesus christ according to prophecy and the fulfillment of things to come.
Hearts strengthened by grace hebrews sermon 71 of 74. To receive john macarthurs monthly letter, as well as free resources by mail, click here. Its our plan to concentrate on the authors original intention, placing his words in their historic context, as well as gleaning sound doctrine and training for us as presentday readers. The knowing the bible series is a resource designed to help bible readers better understand and apply gods word. These verses state, take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living god. The whole theme of the book of hebrews is leaving the temple and sacrifices, which is what the antichrist will reinstate during the 7 year tribulation. Is the book of hebrews for the dispensation of grace. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided.
Israels sin had continually interrupted gods fellowship with his chosen and covenant people, israel. And then when youve been strengthened, hebrews, the book of hebrew. Hebrews 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Hebrews is a book about god making a holy people, and its a book about how none of us are in control. In the book of hebrews, you will discover a bold perspective on who jesus is and what he has done, as well as a powerful reflection on the meaning. However, both the authorship and audience are in question. So, after an incredible 12chapter journey in this epistle of grace, the author now. The epistle to the hebrews is a complex and compelling book, arguing for the superiority of the new covenant in christ over every aspect of the old covenant.
Thank you that his kingdom can never be shaken and that in christ i have an inheritance in heaven. Book 27 of 29 in the macarthur new testament commentary series. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. Hebrews gives insight into the significance of the jewish rituals and feasts. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. This is the training we need to run the race we must run with endurance hebrews 12. Sep 22, 2017 in our concluding study in the book of hebrews well discover what the word discipline means and how it pertains to our relationship with the lord. The book of hebrews is written to postcross believers to warn against foolishly following in the footsteps of israel, and forfeiting the opportunity to live a gloriously, victorious life that will bring with it great reward, and give honour our father in heaven. Let us fix our eyes on jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross. One the other hand, when thinking of the book of hebrews as a whole i got to thinking about hebrews 3.
The messianic millennial kingdom the paradigm of salvationpast, present, and future tenses. From this message, you will learn about the first 3 of 5 priorities that the writer of hebrews is reminding us of as christians. Aug 02, 2016 this root of bitterness in hebrews 12 causes bitterness the way poison causes bitternessit makes the people who are subject to it feel agony and grief. We strongly advise the purchase of this book, as it. Introduction to hebrews the epistle to the hebrews is a unique book in the new testament. 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. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of god and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. Through the offering of the body of jesus christ once. In hebrews 10, verse 10, by which will we are sanctified that is, made pure through the offering of the body of jesus christ whats the next word. John has also written several bestselling books, including the macarthur study bible, the gospel. The book of hebrews occupies a very important place in the scriptures. Selfdiscipline is necessary to finish the race hebrews 12.
Hebrews 12 niv bible therefore, since we are surrounded. Discipline is the ongoing work of the church hebrews 12. Since the book of hebrews is grounded in the work of the levitical priesthood, an understanding of the book of leviticus is essential for properly interpreting hebrews. Title when the various nt books were formally brought together into one collection shortly after a. Whoever the author was, he preferred citing ot references from the. Were going to be cruising through another big chunk of scripture today in our hebrews series. A mountain of judgment or a mountain of grace hebrews 12.
Like we learned in hebrews 6, for those who have been exposed to the grace of god, and shared in the blessings that his people receive, but finally reject gods offer of grace, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance. Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of god. This was followed by a certain spiritual decline hebrews 5. Missing is pauls customary salutation common to his other works.
Adversity in the life of the christian is really divine discipline, and such discipline is proof of our sonship, and of gods love and care for us hebrews 12. It begins as an essay, progresses as a sermon, and ends as a letter heb. Grace and gratitude, author and new testament scholar david desilva takes you through a study of hebrews, tracing the themes of grace and gratitude through this unique new testament book. Now, tonight were going to come to an introduction to hebrews, and the introduction to hebrews is really the first three verses.
Divine wisdom for the family john macarthur selected scriptures 5102020. Hebrews 12, holman christian standard bible hcsb the. Heavenly father, thank you for the inspired book of hebrews and the glorious lessons it contains for our learning. If the people of the congregation follow the destructive path of this person, they will experience the agony and grief of going astray, and will find the hand of the lord against them. In this message, which is the first of two sermons from hebrews. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on jesus. Oct 08, 2012 in this enthralling 11episode teaching series on the book of hebrews, critical answers to the dilemma confronting the first century hebrew followers of messiah will be brought into the context of. Thank you for the life and work of christ and for his faithfulness over his house of which i am a part. The hebrew saints are also exhorted to minister to others, for their own good and also for the good of the church 12. Make sure that no one falls short of the grace of god and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and defiling many. John macarthur gives more explanation in the note below. Grace and the book of hebrews threads from henrys web.
Hebrews 12 niv therefore, since we are surrounded by bible. Looking back to witnesses, up to jesus, and forward to joy. For more details about john macarthur and his bibleteaching resources, contact grace. Grace and gratitude a sixweek study exploring gratitude and grace in the book of hebrews, helping participants find the connection between gods grace and the call to invest in gods mission. These 12 week study lead participants through books of the bible and are made up of four basic components. Since the book of hebrews is grounded in the work of the levitical. Book of hebrews sovereign grace church chillicothe, oh. Listen to the way the author described them in hebrews 5. It clarifies the ceremonial law as given through the pages of. In hebrews we find a magnificently rendered portrait of jesus christthe author and finisher of our great salvation hebrews 12. Besides the hebrews had become dull of hearing and slothful hebrews 5. The title, to the hebrews, which appears in the earliest known copy of the epistle is not a part of the original manuscript. Though various reasons exist, jesus parable of the soils and the seed highlights one particular reason.
The writer of hebrews continually makes mention of the superiority of christ in both his person and work. Hebrews 12 kjv wherefore seeing we also are compassed bible. Thank you that i am indwelt by the holy spirit, a member of christs body and part of the growing household of god. Those who reject this idea, and who treat gods discipline as something restrictive, or unfair, or an excuse for bitterness, are like esau, whose attitude cost him greatly hebrews 12. It is the holy spirits commentary on the pentateuch, especially the book of leviticus. Hebrews starts with the description of gods gracious gift, himself, in the person of jesus.
Basically, god created the world and then made an agreement with the people living in it. Fix your eyes upon jesus and consider him the book of hebrews. And we are his house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. Weekly telecasts and daily radio broadcasts of grace to you are seen and heard by millions worldwide. Though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of gods word all over again hebrews 5.
Grace is my favorite topic, and kyle idlemans new book breathes fresh life into it through engaging stories and winsome insights. Jan 02, 2020 this book presents christ as the author and perfecter of our faith hebrews 12. Its our plan to concentrate on the authors original intention, placing his words in their historic context, as well as gleaning sound doctrine and training for us. By faith abel, enoch, noah, isaac, joseph law versus grace.
Through powerful stories of grace experienced, this book will help you truly grasp gods grace. Hebrews series audio hebrews is a book of encouragement to the spirit filled remnant of israel who have been rejected by jerusalem. Afflicted saints, examples of fellowship, in christian service pleasure self denial unity, of gods people. The book of hebrews is about jesus and how he guarantees a new and better covenant of grace. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
The book of hebrews the epistle to the hebrews is a complex and compelling book, arguing for the superiority of the new covenant in christ over every aspect of the old covenant. Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of god. Chastening is his loving tool of correction and we should receive it gratefully. A correspondent writes to ask about the interpretation of hebrews 12. Times were hard for the jewish christians, many of whom had been exposed to fierce persecution.
Although some include the book of hebrews among the apostle pauls writings, the certain identity of the author remains an enigma. I have often heard a father say, boy, if you cry for. The theme of hebrews is the absolute supremacy and sufficiency of jesus christ as revealer and as mediator of gods grace. Constables notes on hebrews 2020 edition genre many students of the book have observed that hebrews is more of a sermon in written form, than an epistle in the traditional new testament sense. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. The author of the epistle to the hebrews writes of these persecutions also. Approaching the throne of grace with confidence hebrews 4. Third, the original audience of hebrews was immature. Application of the examples of enduring faith in hebrews 11therefore 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.
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