Hebrews 11 Overview
The fact that Christ is a superior Person (Heb. 1–6) and that He exercises a superior Priesthood (Heb. 7–10) ought to encourage us to put… Read More »Hebrews 11 Overview
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Hebrews 11:30-40– The Few, the Many, and the Vindication of Faith
Faith caused God’s people to win battles, endure persecution, and anticipate the life beyond. Joshua led his people to circle Jericho for seven days in… Read More »Hebrews 11:30-40– The Few, the Many, and the Vindication of Faith
Hebrews 11:23-29– The Faith of Moses
Moses was fortunate to have believing parents. For them to hide their baby son from the authorities was certainly an act of faith. Exodus 2… Read More »Hebrews 11:23-29– The Faith of Moses
Hebrews 11:17-22– The Ancestors of Israel
A new movement, the author’s exposition of the life of faith, begins here. In a multiplicity of varied experiences, faith remains the constant factor by… Read More »Hebrews 11:17-22– The Ancestors of Israel
Hebrews 11:8-16 – The Faith of Abraham and Sarah
The emphasis in this section is on the promise of God and His plans for the nation of Israel (Heb. 11:9, 11, 13, 17). The… Read More »Hebrews 11:8-16 – The Faith of Abraham and Sarah
Hebrews 11:1-7 – The Description of Faith
Chapters 11 and 12—the final major portion of the epistle—establishes a call to respond in the only appropriate way, namely, by faith, to the realities… Read More »Hebrews 11:1-7 – The Description of Faith
Hebrews 10 Overview
The writer of Hebrews knew that Christians would find power in Christ’s permanent sacrifice. The writer had seen the ineffectiveness of Old Testament sacrifices (Heb.… Read More »Hebrews 10 Overview
Hebrews 10:32-39 – The Renewed Encouragement to all who persevere
As was the writer’s custom after the most severe admonitions, the writer chose to conclude their warning with a distinct note of encouragement. The writer… Read More »Hebrews 10:32-39 – The Renewed Encouragement to all who persevere
Hebrews 10:26-31 – The Renewed Warning: The Danger of Despising
This is the fourth warning passage in Hebrews (cf. 2:1-4, drifting; 3:7–4:13, disobedience; 5:11–6:20, degeneration). The warning passage in chapter 10 is very similar in… Read More »Hebrews 10:26-31 – The Renewed Warning: The Danger of Despising
Hebrews 10:19-25 – The exhortation of faith, hope, and love
The shift into 10:19-39 is a big one and the remainder of Hebrews 10 is hortatory. Also, not only do we shift here in a… Read More »Hebrews 10:19-25 – The exhortation of faith, hope, and love