Sermons on hebrews first presbyterian church, jackson. There is much helpful material in these books, but what my study revealed is that the most illuminating book in the new testament regarding how to preach is the. In the book of hebrews, the author gives us examples of people of god who put their. The commentary section includes running commentary on the. A careful examination of how the book of hebrews relates to the sanctuary, judgement, and prophecies, especially how the old testament services compare with christs in the heavenly sanctuary. And if you will, why dont we look back over briefly what we have done so far. Jun 01, 2004 sermons on hebrews has been added to your cart add to cart. Preach on topics including the priesthood of christ, the new covenant, and the atoning death, resurrection, and ascension which made a way for entering the presence of god. Preaching hebrews rochester college lectures on preaching.
In this series of 52 sermons from the book of hebrews, john piper exhorts us to run the race in the presence of christ the king. When we compare the book of hebrews with other new testament epistles. Jan 24, 2010 if we are to live out the book of hebrews, the writer wants us to see how all the truths found in the book manifest themselves in our lives. 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. For some particular reasons, the writer of the book of hebrews did not pen his name on the book. Hebrews a week study guide to print and use please print this section if you would like to study the book of hebrews with a group of people. Hebrews is commonly referred to as a letter, though it does not have the typical form of a letter. 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. Now, we have been slowly working through hebrews, chapter 2. For it is christ to whom we should look for all our answers. Better is a good title for the book since the author to hebrews uses the word better times as he compares the christianity to the old way of living and as he compares jesus christ to the patriarchs, the prophets, the angels, the priests, and everything else.
We come tonight to hebrews, chapter 2, verses 14 through 18. Book of hebrews overview insight for living ministries. Some say it is paul, others say barnabas or apollos. In the midst of adversity, believers are to fix their eyes on jesus, live by faith, and run the race that is. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,906,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. Our sermon ideas on hebrews will help you preach a powerful message on christ as the allsufficient mediator.
It is in many ways an enigma, but it is also in many ways the clearest teaching in the whole nt about the value of christ and his ministry on our behalf before god. I would recommend this for any pastor looking to make the world of hebrews relevant to the congregation. The hebrews sermon begins and ends without stating who wrote it, or exactly to whom it was written. In hebrews 11 we begin to have illustrations given of a point that was made back in hebrews 10. The writer of hebrews teaches us that jesus christ is supreme over all things. The fragments contain traditions of jesus preexistence, incarnation, baptism, and. Week 1 hebrews chapter 1 the importance of gods son.
A sermon on the let us phrases mentioned in the book of hebrews a message from the book of hebrews text heb. I have not taught through the entire book of hebrews, and so the sermons on hebrews listed below were given as parts of various sermon series that i preached at one time or another. Volume 4 in the daniel and revelation committee series. One such example is its use of the word fire which apocalyptically refers to gods judgment see hebrews 10. Sermons on hebrews first presbyterian church, jackson, mississippi. For centuries, church fathers and biblical scholars have sought to identify the author of hebrews. Jul 25, 2002 the authorship of hebrews one can not be dogmatic or conclusive regarding the human author of the book of hebrews.
These sermons were preached at christ reformed church in 2011. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry. Canonicity of the book of hebrews session objectives. The author does not identify himself or those addressed, which letter writers normally did.
Better is the title of my sermon series on the new testament book of hebrews. Before taking up the study of this important epistle let writer and reader humbly bow before its divine inspirer, and earnestly seek from him that preparation of heart which is needed to bring us into fellowship with that one whose person, offices, and glories are. We are very much aware of the work jesus did on the earth. Read hebrews chapter 1, then discuss these questions. You remember from the last study, as we looked at hebrews 10. And most everyone who ever serves god goes no further than that in their understanding. Introduction to hebrews 10 isaiah gives some remarkable insights into the apocalyptic language used in the bible. And he offers no manner of greeting, such as is usually found at. Abraham was the pioneer of faith in action, and in the sermon below, dr. The word better is used thirteen times in this book. This exciting series will inspire and encourage your congregation to live the abundant life.
General jesus came and purged our sins by himself through the work of the cross. An o verview of the main events and biblical characters found in hebrews together with the famous bible stories and brief summary of the book of hebrews from the douay rheims roman catholic bible paul wrote this epistle to the christians in palestine, the most part of whom being jews before their conversion, they were called hebrews. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. This is also the most natural interpretation of the people in. In fact, hebrews and pauls writings hold many concepts and teachings in common. A sermon on the let us phrases mentioned in the book of hebrews. The book of hebrews presents jesus christ and his superiority. In the future, i hope to add more sermons to this page, and to eventually teach through the entire book of hebrews. The authorship of hebrews one can not be dogmatic or conclusive regarding the human author of the book of hebrews. The answer is of little matter since the book has been included in the canon.
A sermon series on hebrews higher purpose ministries. This content is part of a series the book of hebrews chapter 12. It is a book written to jewish christians who were tempted to bail out on christianity and go back to judaism. I am afraid that many of the questions i struggle with in hebrews would have never been asked by its author nor peter, nor james.
Before taking up the study of this important epistle let writer and reader humbly bow. The book of hebrews is a delight for the person who enjoys puzzles. If we are to live out the book of hebrews, the writer wants us to see how all the truths found in the book manifest themselves in our lives. So far in the book of hebrews, we have seen christs superiority asserted. He writes, in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control 2. The writer points to christ as the sustainer of all things, even the letter that he has penned. Be able to identify the primary greek manuscripts for the study of hebrews. The book of hebrews is a book that is constantly showing us something better. Preaching hebrews is a fine introduction to some of the broad themes of hebrews. The death of christ is spoken of as for the redemption of the transgressions which were under the first covenant 9.
In this book we find lessons that show us that because jesus christ is better, there is a better way for. Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power. The content of hebrews does not contradict what paul has written. The text of the gospel is lost with only fragments of it surviving as brief quotations by the early church fathers and in apocryphal writings. The lords future fantastic plans for this world vv. It also does a nice job of showing what the preacher must do to make this text relevant to his congregation and use the format of hebrews to his advantage. We continue in our verse by verse bible study in the book of hebrews on wednesday nights with pastor gino geraci at calvary south denver in littleton co. In the book of hebrews faith is not a forensic position justification by faith, but a faithful life to the end chapters 1112. The heavenly blessedness is sabbath blessedness, because it includes rest. Hebrews makes important theological contributions to the biblical canon, it has been drawn upon as sacred scripture since the late first century, and christians have for two millennia consistently upheld the divine inspiration and, therefore, the canonicity of the book of hebrews. The son is characterized by a sevenfold description verses 14, which is then buttressed by citations from old testament texts verses 514. Use these popular bible verses from hebrews for a better understanding. Understand the historical developments that led to the acceptance of the book of hebrews in the new testament canon of scripture.
The cross connects heaven and earth hebrews 910 clinton wahlen 52. Intro to hebrews biblica the international bible society. 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. I did a search of the internet for articles relating to angels i found, i kid you not, 3,700,000 of them.
Hebrews is one of the three new testament commentaries on a single old testament verse. The referred letter sends a message encouraging christians to persevere through their struggle between christianity and judaism. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Hebrews is an occasional document, like all the nt books.
Faith enables the believing soul to treat the future as present and the invisible as seen. If you have your bibles, id invite you to turn with me to the book of hebrews. A massage from the book of hebrews sermon by joseph wallis. It speaks to those as to why and how to follow christ. Its long been known that humans want a god they can. The most comprehensive observation of things seen, and of which we can take cognisance, and the most minute analysis of things with the most remote and simple elements, leave the question of creation or the origin of things perfectly untouched and unapproached. Sermons on hebrews has been added to your cart add to cart.
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