The Action of Jesus Christ in the Souls of Men. It’s imperative we give what we have, and there is so much we can do without leaving our homes. Our lives changed drastically and swiftly, the new normal upending many of the ways we would normally reach out to our neighbors in need. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 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. It revealed that Judaism based upon the Mosaic Law, Levitical sacrifices, etc. 5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. 2. In this final chapter of "The Epistle To The Hebrews", we have noticed exhortations... a. 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. “Self-centeredness has no place in the church,” wrote John MacArthur. All good flows from Him because that’s who He is. xiii. Ancient authorities held this opinion. What a world of suffering we live in! 5). 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." 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. That includes good things. 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. 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. When it’s inconvenient, hard, and requires great sacrifice, turn our eyes to the people You’ve placed in our lives, and lead us in meeting their needs with what we have to give. 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. It was said of him, as it was afterward said of Webster, that "every word weighed a pound." xiii, 8), says the Apostle. Hebrews 13. Especially in difficult times, comparison can threaten to kill our good intentions to give. He often preached every day for weeks in succession. God’s plan was always forgiveness. 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. 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. Hebrews 13 is the thirteenth (and the last) chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. “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. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He has been called the greatest of Protestant commentators and theologians, and the inspirer of the Puritan exodus. They …Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 60: 1914, Never! So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what {c} man shall do unto me. But the author quotes Psalm 118:6 to make the point, if God is your helper, what can man do to you? When we tend to seek easier or seemingly better solutions, the divinely inspired truth of God’s Word in Hebrews reminds us Jesus is still better (The word “better” is repeated throughout the Book of Hebrews). Origen, Clement, Pantaenus, Ambrose, Rufinus and Eusebius all ascribe the Epistle to Paul. The fact that the original leaders are dead should not cause the recipients of this letter to lose their faith (Heb 13:7), for Christ still lives and he remains always the same (Heb 13:8). Service Well-Pleasing to God. Her first book, “Friends with Everyone,”  is available on amazon.com. 3. How Jesus sacrificed all and identified Himself with it! That is the Christian's calling -- not to be conformed to the world but to be transformed in the midst of it. Let us in our measure do so too. The Greek word for “neglect” means to forget or no longer care for. 7 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. To show love toward strangers - He 13:2 c. "But the Righteousness which is of Faith speaketh on this wise,--Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into Heaven?' We can do all things through Him who gives us the strength to do them (verse- Phil 4:13). xiii. What can the rest of us do to come alongside them? Under the pressure of unprecedented hardship, good flows from us through Jesus Christ. 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." "I Will Never Leave Thee nor Forsake Thee" (Heb. However, many scholars disagree with this, saying that the writing style of Hebrews is different than the writing style of the other books that Paul wrote. It would be much easier to numb out, it would only leave us more bruised and battered than necessary. The Doctrine of Arbitrary Scriptural Accommodation Considered. In fear, you may say, “Man can take all my earthly possessions! xiii. 5). Paul was the apostle to … 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. 5). Essentially, our altar is the cross - the centerpiece of the Christian gospel and understanding (1 Corinthians … Hebrews 13:5,6 - Christ, The One Who Abides With Us Forever. Commentary. (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) My reasons are as follows: 1. Hebrews 13:6 Therefore, we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. 5. We are called, above all, to love one another. Plug in and join corporate prayer, as well. We take up our cross everyday and follow Him. You created each of us for a specific purpose. Blood drives need people to donate. He possest two of the greatest elements in successful pulpit oratory, self-reliance and authority. Prayer is the most powerful weapon in the wars we wage in the fallen world we live in. First and foremost, we can lead by example, adhering to quarantine and social distancing guidelines in place to decrease the spread of the virus. What a world of suffering we live in! What can mere people do to me?” Read verse in New Living Translation 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 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. These people heard God's promises and believed them in spite of His splendid contributions to …Various—The World's Great Sermons, Volume I, The Action of Jesus Christ in the Souls of Men. Hebrews 13:6 Parallel Commentaries. Pray. It is most cheering thus to know that although we err and bring upon ourselves many troubles that might have been easily averted, yet God does not forsake even His mistaken child, but on his humble repentance and supplication is ever really both to pardon and deliver. 13 Let brotherly love continue. "Be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind," (Romans 12:2a RSV). "I Will Never Leave Thee nor Forsake Thee" (Heb. We live to bring glory and honor to Your name. Homer W. Hodge We come to the request of Paul made to the Church at Ephesus, found in the latter part of Ephes. “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. Significantly, love of the brethren … Never! 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. 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. "Now she that is a Widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day." 13 Let brotherly love continue. Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father, interceding for us. Hebrews 13:1 "Let brotherly love continue." 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. 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. From the beginning of the world He was, as God, the first cause of the existence of souls. This is difficult to speak about today, because many who aren’t married feel put off by an emph… How do we crawl out of the pits of hard emotions during this crisis? i. The last chapter of the epistle focuses on some of the essential practical ethics of Christian living. “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.”. 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. 3 Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body. 3. 9 Don’t let all kinds of strange teachings lead you into the wrong way. “God calls us for much more than we can imagine,” writes Akwasi Appiah, “Our lives should be spent responding to his love and mercy.”. When the world’s previous notion of normal is in upheaval, it’s especially paramount we know and live God’s Truth. Once the initial adrenaline of shocking situational change subsides, we can struggle to find stability on the roller coaster of emotions we're feeling. 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. xiii. They. Everything God does is meant to draw us closer to Him. Let us not give up our faith because we have perhaps stepped out of the path in which He would have led us. How Jesus sacrificed all and identified Himself with it! Pauline. No one knows for certain who wrote the letter, either. “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. Our normal seems broken, and instead, we feel stuck on a malfunctioning roller coaster. “Do not neglect” implies effort is needed. In dire straights and serious crisis, we know You remain the same. What can man do to me? hebrews 13:6. the lord is my helper. It was said of him, as it was afterward said of Webster, that "every word weighed a pound." The Character and Supports of Widows Indeed. 9 I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not acknowledge us. Library. We may not all be called to the frontlines during hard times, but we can all rally behind them with prayers and encouragement. Never!Hence, let us learn, my brethren, the extreme value of searching the Scriptures. Twenty-Second Day for all who are in Suffering, Calvin -- Enduring Persecution for Christ. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:6-7 ESV). 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! 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 Why doesn’t He always will to then? xiii, 8), says the Apostle. "Jesus Christ yesterday, to-day, and for ever" (Heb. The Book of Hebrews can be practically applied to our lives today, especially in the light of crisis and suffering. He makes good of all things. Constant and compassionate, merciful and just, we rely on Your steadiness to reveal and remind us of Your Truth. 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. From the beginning of the world He was, as God, the first cause of the existence of souls. 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." Stay home and wash your hands. 9 Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. But what saith it? He made men think. We help with what we have and where we’re at, as the people God purposed us to be. Through Christ. September 16. 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." 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?' d. Our Father in heaven remains the same, regardless of shifting circumstances in our lives and world. 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 made men think. 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. He doesn’t cause bad things to happen, and He is powerful enough to stop this catastrophic circumstance if He wills. Remember how they lived and died, and copy their faith. 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. 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