Stay home and wash your hands. 2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. His splendid contributions to, The divine action continues to write in the hearts of men the work begun by the holy Scriptures, but the characters made use of in this writing will not be visible till the day of judgment. i. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. God’s people have been faced with trying times since the beginning. But what saith it? Timothy was ordained a bishop of the church at Ephesus; and this epistle was written to him by St. Paul, his spiritual father, to teach him "how to behave himself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God." Geneva Study Bible. a cheerful confidence in god. But what saith it? Paul was the apostle to … Hebrews 13:5-6 New King James Version (NKJV). He kept going until it was finished. How Jesus sacrificed all and identified Himself with it! To show love toward strangers - He 13:2 c. Article Images Copyright ©, 5 Ways to "Do Good and Share with Others" (Hebrews 13:6) during COVID-19. Help us to see our lives through the lens of our faith and Your perspective. May we not grow weary of doing good, though we become tired and pummeled from tragedy and long-suffering. He will allow us to experience the purposes He has prepared “for such a time as this.” (Esther 4:14) Right where we are, we can meet needs and serve others. Never! 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. His splendid contributions to …Various—The World's Great Sermons, Volume I, The Action of Jesus Christ in the Souls of Men. xiii. Hebrews 13:5,6 - Christ, The One Who Abides With Us Forever. Let us not give up our faith because we have perhaps stepped out of the path in which He would have led us. The former …Andrew Lee et al—Sermons on Various Important Subjects, A New Year's Benediction"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." OBSERVE the way in which the apostles were accustomed to incite believers in Christ to the performance of their duties. Without being dogmatic about it, I think that Paul wrote the book of Hebrews. His style was simple, direct, and convincing. “True biblical piety always involves service- first to other believers in need and then to the needy in the unbelieving world.” (“Share What You Have,” Ligonier Ministries), Hebrews 13:16 begs us to consider how to help others in our current state. What can man do to me? Many community Bible studies and most churches have moved online to stay connected. Let us in our measure do so too. --Hebrews 13:5. 7 Remember your leaders. Don’t go silent. “Self-centeredness has no place in the church,” wrote John MacArthur. Man can torture me or kill me or my family!” Hebrews 13:15 says, “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise- the fruit of lips that confess his name.”, God has faithfully equipped us to face our current circumstances, through Christ. "I Will Never Leave Thee nor Forsake Thee" (Heb. It revealed that Judaism based upon the Mosaic Law, Levitical sacrifices, etc. Biblical Commentary (Bible Study) Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: Hebrews 11 is the great faith chapter of the Bible, first defining faith (v. 1) and then using well-known Hebrew people to show faith in action. In the face of devastating times, which break our hearts in so many serious ways beyond inconvenience, “do not neglect to do good.” To do good we have to stay close to God, who is good. From the beginning of the world He was, as God, the first cause of the existence of souls. Many are putting rainbows in windows to signify hope, bears in windows for neighborhood kids to hunt for, and sidewalk-chalking driveways and walks with messages of encouragement and cheer. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which is of no benefit to those who do so Prayer isn’t passive. Social distance doesn’t mean we have to be silent. Her first book, “Friends with Everyone,”  is available on amazon.com. Read verse in Holman Christian Standard Bible (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) or, Who shall descend into the deep?' xiii, 8), says the Apostle. The Doctrine of Arbitrary Scriptural Accommodation Considered. The current state of the COVID-19 pandemic has left many of us reeling. * * Preached at the house of one made a widow by her husband's desertion; who left her in straitened circumstances to provide for a young family. From the beginning of the world He was, as God, the first cause of the existence of souls. Hebrews 13:1 "Let brotherly love continue." We live to bring glory and honor to Your name. 5). But we know unwaveringly He is good. Preached at / Published Life BPC Watchnight service, 2003-12-31. Westcott divided the various exhortations listed in this chapter into the three categories of: (1) social duties (Hebrews 13:1-6); (2) religious duties (Hebrews 13:7-17); and (3) personal instructions of the author (Hebrews 13:18-25). 11 The high priest carries the blood of animals into the Most Holy Place as a sin offering, but the bodies are burned outside the camp. How do we continue to love and serve others when our normal has been derailed? Remember how they lived and died, and copy their faith. What a world of suffering we live in! Hebrews 13:6 So we can say with confidence, “The LORD is my helper, so I will have no fear. The Christian must live his life in touch with the world. The AMP version of Hebrews 13:16 reads, “Do not forget or neglect to do kindness and good, to be generous and distribute and contribute to the needy [of the church as embodiment and proof of fellowship], for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”, In the previous chapter of Hebrews, the writer encourages us to “run with endurance.” When we are tired, it takes extraneous effort to continue, but it’s also the place where the most growth happens. His thoughts are not our thoughts, and His ways are not His ways. 6 of the Epistle …Edward M. Bounds—Prayer and Praying Men, Carey's College1761-1785 The Heart of England--The Weaver Carey who became a Peer, and the weaver who was father of William Carey--Early training in Paulerspury--Impressions made by him on his sister--On his companions and the villagers--His experience as son of the parish clerk--Apprenticed to a shoemaker of Hackleton--Poverty--Famous shoemakers from Annianus and Crispin to Hans Sachs and Whittier--From Pharisaism to Christ--The last shall be first--The dissenting preacher in the parish clerk's home--He studies …George Smith—The Life of William Carey, "I will never leave Thee nor forsake Thee" (Heb. “No one today knows who wrote Hebrews,” The Moody Bible Commentary states, “but the original recipients did.” The purpose of Hebrews was to confront apostasy, the rejection of Jesus as Messiah. We know He is the God of miracles, and we keep praying for those miracles. God’s plan was always forgiveness. When we are hard-pressed, we look to Him for stability and direction. "Be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind," (Romans 12:2a RSV). He knew He faced betrayal, insult, injury, pain, and agonizing death. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what {c} man shall do unto me. Under the pressure of unprecedented hardship, good flows from us through Jesus Christ. He has participated as man from the first instant of His incarnation, in this prerogative of His divinity. My opinion is that the author of the epistle to the Hebrews was Paul. You created each of us for a specific purpose. Once the initial adrenaline of shocking situational change subsides, we can struggle to find stability on the roller coaster of emotions we're feeling. He made men think. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. What can mere people do to me?” Read verse in New Living Translation We can choose to step up and lean into the talents God has given us and the tasks we find at our feet. A single dollar goes a long way. The persecuted Stundists and Armenians and Jews, the famine-stricken millions of India, the hidden slavery of Africa, the poverty and wretchedness of our great cities--and so much more: what suffering, John Calvin was born in 1509, at Noyon, France. 13:2 Be … "THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS" A Call To Be Content (13:5-6) INTRODUCTION 1. 9 I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not acknowledge us. Paul wrote, in Romans 12:1, “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship” (ESV). Never! They never cracked the whip of the law in the ears of the child of God. 5. "Jesus Christ yesterday, to-day, and for ever" (Heb. (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) “Because I was made to delight in Jesus, the one who demonstrated perfectly what it means to give up life for another,” writes Shanna Mallon, “I don’t have to trade the temporal satisfaction of being noticed for the eternal glory that is to come.” Hebrews 13:16 calls us to do what we can do and do it well. What looked like defeat was the final victory over death … for all time. You are like prisoners in a dungeon, and there may be one key in the bunch which would unlock the door, and you might be free; but if you will not look for it you may remain a prisoner still, though liberty is near at hand. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever! All of us know someone who is currently suffering or putting their life on the line to serve others who are. Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. 9 Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. Hence, let us learn, my brethren, the extreme value of searching the Scriptures. He calls us to share what we have and who we are. As we look forward to the year that will begin in an hour's time, many of us may perhaps be wondering what kind of year 2004 will be. Plug in and join corporate prayer, as well. This is difficult to speak about today, because many who aren’t married feel put off by an emph… All good flows from Him because that’s who He is. They never cracked the whip of the law in the ears of the child of God. 9 Don’t let all kinds of strange teachings lead you into the wrong way. That is the Christian's calling -- not to be conformed to the world but to be transformed in the midst of it. 3. For those of us on the front lines of sickness, we are serving by working hard with our skill sets, gifts, educations, talent and care. He has been called the greatest of Protestant commentators and theologians, and the inspirer of the Puritan exodus. What can the rest of us do to come alongside them? God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship- a different kind of ‘sacrifice’ -that take place in kitchen and workplace on the streets.” Hebrews 13:16, The Message paraphrase. The Action of Jesus Christ in the Souls of Men. God is incredibly good. 3. Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (ESV) God is our faithful Provider, Sustainer, and Healer. There may be a promise in the Word which would exactly fit your case, but you may not know of it, and therefore miss its comfort. They taught God’s message to you. xiii, 8), says the Apostle. The Doctrine of Arbitrary Scriptural Accommodation Considered. We can do all things through Him who gives us the strength to do them (verse- Phil 4:13). Have you ever feared a roller coaster so much that the real fear is that something will malfunction and we’ll have to ride it over and over again? Let’s not neglect asking Him for them! His style was simple, direct, and convincing. * * Preached at the house of one made a widow by her husband's desertion; who left her in straitened circumstances to provide for a young family. We were not meant to do life alone but with and among the people God has placed in our lives, both remote and in close proximity. We don’t know all of the answers. 11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of e things not seen. Hearing voices and seeing faces is important. He made men think. "Jesus Christ yesterday, to-day, and for ever" (Heb. 13 Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. He doesn’t cause bad things to happen, and He is powerful enough to stop this catastrophic circumstance if He wills. In this final chapter of "The Epistle To The Hebrews", we have noticed exhortations... a. Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8)! But the writer to the Hebrews insisted that we have an altar, and it is an altar that those who cling to the Levitical system have no right to. 3. She lives in Northern Ohio with her husband, Jim, and two daughters. Essentially, our altar is the cross - the centerpiece of the Christian gospel and understanding (1 Corinthians … In dire straights and serious crisis, we know You remain the same. My reasons are as follows: 1. In fear, you may say, “Man can take all my earthly possessions! The need to feed the hungry is great, and now many more are facing this need for the first time. The former, "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." Never!Hence, let us learn, my brethren, the extreme value of searching the Scriptures. Meg writes about everyday life within the love of Christ as an author, freelance writer, and blogger at Sunny&80. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:6-7 ESV). These people heard God's promises and believed them in spite of That includes good things. ii. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by f the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of … The good the author is instructing readers that Hebrews 13:16 is impossible to achieve without Christ. It was said of him, as it was afterward said of Webster, that "every word weighed a pound." Timothy was ordained a bishop of the church at Ephesus; and this epistle was written to him by St. Paul, his spiritual father, to teach him "how to behave himself in the … Our Father in heaven remains the same, regardless of shifting circumstances in our lives and world. Pray. He often preached every day for weeks in succession. He has purposefully placed us for such a time as this. There may be a potent medicine in the great pharmacopia of Scripture, …Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 8: 1863, Twenty-Second Day for all who are in SufferingWHAT TO PRAY.--For all who are in Suffering "Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; them that are evil entreated, as being yourselves in the body."--HEB. “God never intended for everyone to give the same amount or in the same way,”  explains Larry Burkett, “but each should give bountifully and cheerfully.”. Hebrews 13 is the thirteenth (and the last) chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. “Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. The last chapter of the epistle focuses on some of the essential practical ethics of Christian living. During the whole course of our life, We announce the law of prayer as follows: A Christian's prayer is a joint agreement of the will and his cabinet, the emotions, the conscience, the intellect, working in harmony at white heat, while the body co-operates under certain hygienic conditions to make the prayer long enough sustained at high voltage to insure tremendous results, supernatural and unearthly.--Rev. Homer W. Hodge We come to the request of Paul made to the Church at Ephesus, found in the latter part of Ephes. i. the cheerful profession of confidence in god against all opposition, and in the midst of all distresses, is that which believers have a warrant for in the promises that are made unto them. 5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. No matter the crisis, He provides a way for Gospel love to keep circulating. (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) or, Who shall descend into the deep?' Timothy was ordained a bishop of the church at Ephesus; and this epistle was written to him by St. Paul, his spiritual father, to teach him "how to behave himself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God." “If I can have forgiveness, and if I can have the promise of omnipotent help from Jesus who is the same yesterday today and forever,” explains John Piper, “my heart will be strong, and I will be able to carry on another day. 7 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Through Christ. xiii. The Character and Supports of Widows Indeed. Rather, good works are an outflow of our faith in Christ. What was finished? xiii. The author is anonymous, although the internal reference to "our brother Timothy " (Hebrews 13:23), caused a traditional attribution to Paul. We are called, above all, to love one another. “The believer is to love not just those inside, but also those outside the community of faith- to show concern not only for those whom he knows, but also for those whom he does not know,” The Moody Bible Commentary explains. When the world’s previous notion of normal is in upheaval, it’s especially paramount we know and live God’s Truth. “We must, according to our power, give to the necessities of the souls and bodies of men: God will accept these offerings with pleasure, and will accept and bless the offerers through Christ,” explained Matthew Henry in his commentary. It was said of him, as it was afterward said of Webster, that "every word weighed a pound." The letter’s audience was returning to the Jewish faith of the Old Testament, and the writer of Hebrews was begging them to embrace Christ as the Author and Perfecter of our faith, whom the Jewish religion and Old Testament Scriptures point to. The author of the Book of Hebrews is unknown, but the way in which the author wrote the book reveals he was familiar to those whom the letter was originally written. i. xiii. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13. They did not tell them, "You must do this or that, or you will be punished; you must do this, and then you shall obtain a reward for it." OBSERVE the way in which the apostles were accustomed to incite believers in Christ to the performance of their duties. Yet, He chose to do good. The Supremacy of the Son (Colossians 1:15-23)1 On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. 3 Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body. “God calls us for much more than we can imagine,” writes Akwasi Appiah, “Our lives should be spent responding to his love and mercy.”. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what {c} man shall do unto me. It would be much easier to numb out, it would only leave us more bruised and battered than necessary. Ancient authorities held this opinion. Our normal seems broken, and instead, we feel stuck on a malfunctioning roller coaster. The first of … The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth; and in thine heart:' that is, the word of Faith, which we preach; that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from …John William Burgon—Inspiration and Interpretation, The Character and Supports of Widows Indeed. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Brighten up your corner of the world. 5). They. It was a favorite jest in seminary to ask, Who wrote the Epistle of Paul to the Hebrews, no one knows for sure. God’s word instructs us to “Move toward need, not comfort.” (John Piper, “Let Us Go with Jesus Bearing Reproach.”), When we keep a tight grip on Truth, we find hope in the midst of struggle and uncertainty. Besides writing, she leads a Bible Study for Women and serves as a Youth Ministry leader in her community. During the whole course of our life …Jean-Pierre de Caussade—Abandonment to Divine Providence, Paul and his Requests for Prayer (Continued)We announce the law of prayer as follows: A Christian's prayer is a joint agreement of the will and his cabinet, the emotions, the conscience, the intellect, working in harmony at white heat, while the body co-operates under certain hygienic conditions to make the prayer long enough sustained at high voltage to insure tremendous results, supernatural and unearthly.--Rev. In Romans 3:9 and 3:23, Paul reminds us no one is righteous, and we all fall short of the glory of God. Essentially, our altar is the cross – the centerpiece of the Christian Gospel and understanding (1 Corinthians 1:18-24 and 1 Corinthians 2:1-5). He often preached every day for weeks in succession. (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) 3 Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them; and those who are ill-treated, since you also are in the body. 5). 2. No one knows for certain who wrote the letter, either. Origen, Clement, Pantaenus, Ambrose, Rufinus and Eusebius all ascribe the Epistle to Paul. Hebrews 13 contains several life lessons we should have learned a long time ago, but need reminders on from time to time. “Do not neglect” implies effort is needed. Why Were Joseph's Brothers so Jealous of Joseph's Coat of Many Colors? Healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential workers continue to put their literal lives on the line as they go to battle with the virus each day. But the writer to the Hebrews insists that we have an altar, and it is an altar that those who insist on clinging to the Levitical system have no right to. Homer W. Hodge We come to the request of Paul made to the Church at Ephesus, found in the latter part of Ephes. "I Will Never Leave Thee nor Forsake Thee" (Heb. Prayer is the most powerful weapon in the wars we wage in the fallen world we live in. Hebrews 13 New American Standard Bible (NASB) The Changeless Christ. Constant and compassionate, merciful and just, we rely on Your steadiness to reveal and remind us of Your Truth. the biblical illustrator. Everything God does is meant to draw us closer to Him. Hebrews 13:6 Therefore, we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. Fabric donations are needed for those making masks, and patterns are available to make them at home. The author of the Book of Hebrews is unknown, but the way in which the author wrote the book reveals he was familiar to those whom the letter was originally written. He possest two of the greatest elements in successful pulpit oratory, self-reliance and authority. 12 And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood. The Israelites did not follow when He called them into the Land of, "But the Righteousness which is of Faith speaketh on this wise,--Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into Heaven?' The original Greek for “doing good” means to adore or produce good, in the lane of kindness and charity. Service Well-Pleasing to God. xiii. He has participated as man from the first instant of His incarnation, in this prerogative of His divinity. (John Piper, “Let Us Go with Jesus Bearing Reproach.”), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. THE CHEERFUL PROFESSION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOD AGAINST ALL OPPOSITION, AND IN THE MIDST OF ALL DISTRESSES, IS THAT WHICH BELIEVERS HAVE A WARRANT FOR IN THE PROMISES THAT ARE MADE UNTO THEM. Storm the gates of heaven with prayers for a miraculous healing, cure, and end of COVID-19’s spread. He makes good of all things. (c) He contrasts man with God. --Hebrews 13:5. How do we crawl out of the pits of hard emotions during this crisis? We may not all be called to the frontlines during hard times, but we can all rally behind them with prayers and encouragement. 13 Let love of the brethren continue. In the King James version it says, The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews. a. 13 Let brotherly love continue. Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father, interceding for us. The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth; and in thine heart:' that is, the word of Faith, which we preach; that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from, "Now she that is a Widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day." 1. Blood drives need people to donate. “Very simply, the life of a Christian is not only to be a worshiping, praising life, but a shared life;” John Piper teaches, “a life of doing good for others and sharing your possessions and your heart with others.”, “Share,” in the original Greek text, implies sharing what we have, generously as a gift, in fellowship and within the community. Here are four things we should note about Hebrews 13:16. Jesus knew, riding into the Holy City on Palm Sunday, what was coming. Library. What Did Jesus Mean When He Said 'I and the Father Are One'? 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Text: Hebrews 13:5,6. 10 Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to the deeds he is doing – the bringing of unjustified charges against us with evil words! “Do not neglect to do good,” does not infer our faith is dependent on works. He has been called the greatest of Protestant commentators and theologians, and the inspirer of the Puritan exodus. 7 Remember your leaders, who spoke God’s message to you; reflect on the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:6 Parallel Commentaries. These ethics help to portray the true gospel to the world, encourage others to believe in Christ, and bring glory to God. (Hebrews 13:1-6 RSV) Here is a very striking commentary on Romans 12:2. 13 Let brotherly love continue. as the use of this confidence is our duty, so it is a duty highly honourable unto the profession of the gospel. Don't forget about those who work in grocery stores, janitorial staff, teachers, and other essential workers outside the medical field. Commentary. Never! was over. Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for me” (ESV). 4. The Book of Hebrews can be practically applied to our lives today, especially in the light of crisis and suffering. Twenty-Second Day for all who are in Suffering, Calvin -- Enduring Persecution for Christ. It is from our faith and trust in His providence we reach out to love and help those in need. She earned a Marketing/PR degree from Ashland University but stepped out of the business world to stay at home and raise her two daughters. Tragedy and suffering beg us to be creative in the way we rally to help one another. T he epistle of Hebrews was written to demonstrate to Jews that as great as the Mosaic Law was, as great as the Temple was, as great as the Levitical sacrifices were, Christ was superior (Hebrews 1.1-3, 4-2.18, 3.1-4.13, 4.14-10.18, 10.19-12.29). All rights reserved. Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge. He possest two of the greatest elements in successful pulpit oratory, self-reliance and authority. How Jesus sacrificed all and identified Himself with it! “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever,” explains John Piper, “Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is well that the heart be strengthened by grace.”. 1 Samuel 16:7 reminds, “the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but LORD looks on the heart” (ESV). Why doesn’t He always will to then? The persecuted Stundists and Armenians and Jews, the famine-stricken millions of India, the hidden slavery of Africa, the poverty and wretchedness of our great cities--and so much more: what suffering …Andrew Murray—The Ministry of Intercession, Calvin -- Enduring Persecution for ChristJohn Calvin was born in 1509, at Noyon, France. 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