Israel's history in the wilderness is typical throughout. g. They never cracked the whip of the law in the ears of the child of God. We are not beyond the reach of persecution or distress. 3/13/2016 . 5. It was not eternal; it was first made in the garden of Eden. In that beautiful prayer at the close of the Epistle to the Hebrews, "Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead, our Lord Jesus Christ, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do His will," the phrase, "make you perfect in every good work," literally means, it is said, "adjust you in every good work." "Now she that is a Widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day." 1:13 bringing offerings is futile; incense is an abomination to me. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. No Scripture is of private interpretation, but is Catholic and eternal. . They never cracked the whip of the law in the ears of the child of God. It is a good habit always to look at texts in their connection. The Unchangeable Christ Eversley. "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever." The world most hateth saints, and that, in this very respect, because they are saints. 1845. 21). Remember the prisoners as if chained with themthose who are mistreatedsince you yourselves are in the body . Love of this present world.3. The former, The subject of the Epistle to the Hebrews is deep, for it passes on from the superficial rudiments to those underlying truths which are more mysterious and profound. "Honorable," therefore, "is marriage in all, and the bed undefiled." Nic. "Keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who . Full length playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUkizNnTMxfpS26IEHFo0MoVEO3ZDk-e6 Scripture Index - A: Luke 20:1-3; https://youtu.be/9pK6zfKe2tY B: Luke 20: . It sends forth a sweet fragrant savour wheresoever it is.3. Follow Us Online. At the least, we can read such stories and pray for our brothers and sisters who are suffering for the name of Christ. "I will never leave Thee nor forsake Thee" (Heb. 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. --Hebrews 13:8. Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6. He possest two of the greatest elements in successful pulpit oratory, self-reliance and authority. 1845. I. We believe that not only in appearance but in reality, the world is growing old. Union is promotive of happiness.7. Again, THERE IS THE PURPOSE FORMED BY EACH LOVER OF THE SAVIOUR THAT BROTHERLY LOVE SHALL CONTINUE. Regardless of the human hand that held the pen, the Holy Spirit of God is the divine author of all Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16); therefore, Hebrews speaks with the same canonical authority as the other sixty-five books of the Bible. Almost all relational conflicts can be traced back to some degree of selfishness (James 4:1-3). 1. "For I am the Lord, I change not" (Mal. It is a fire which heateth the things that are near it. The late Ray Stedman (What More Can God Say? In Hebrews 13:1-3, the main command is, Let love of the brethren continue. In 13:2, 3, he shows two specific applications of biblical love that were especially appropriate to a church under persecution: Show hospitality to strangers; and, remember the prisoners and those who are ill-treated. 3. "Of old hast Thou laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Thy hands. 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. Ignorance of the true nature, both of the grace and the exercise of it, in its proper duties.5. Today's Devotionals. 5). Never!Hence, let us learn, my brethren, the extreme value of searching the Scriptures. Now the covenant of works was not everlasting in any sense whatever. Hebrews 13:1-3King James Version. Compliance with the precept in the Old Testament, "Love ye the stranger[1]," becomes a delight as well as a duty in such an instance as that about to be recorded, especially when we consider the affecting injunction Thomas Boyles MurrayKalli, the Esquimaux Christian, "Honorable," Therefore, "Is Marriage in All, and the Bed Undefiled. [1954] And this we do not so call a good, as that it is a good in comparison of fornication: otherwise there will be two evils, of which the second is worse: or fornication will also be a good, because adultery is worse: for it is worse to violate the marriage of another, than to cleave unto an harlot: and adultery will be a good, because incest is worse; for it is worse to lie with a mother than with the wife of another: and, St. We see at once that this is not the covenant of works, for the simple reason that this is an everlasting covenant. Act vi., but although it has affinities with Orat. "For thereby some have entertained angels unawares." But angels are not our guide, nor our god. As apprehension of God's love to us works love in us to God (1 John 4:19), so others' apprehension of our love to them will make them love us. They Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 60: 1914, Never! In 13:2, 3, he shows two specific applications of biblical love that were especially appropriate to a church under persecution: Show hospitality to strangers; and, remember the prisoners and those who are ill-treated. Unsuitableness of natural tempers and inclinations. 1. Podcast: Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS Preacher: Pastor Martin Erhardt Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17. II. In 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10, Paul wrote in a way similar to our text, Now as to the love of the brethren, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; for indeed you do practice it toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. He therefore giveth this general advice, "Let-all your things be done in love" (1 Corinthians 16:14).6. The sun itself must soon grow dim with age; the folding up of the worn-out Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 4: 1858The Unchangeable Christ"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." The reproof came home to the feelings of the proud man, and he was silent; conscience whispering, meanwhile, how dim were his prospects of rising in the future world to an equality with the pious poor, if his Christian friend was in danger of falling below them.Brotherly love among the early ChristiansA striking instance of the brotherly love of the early Christians transpired in the great plague that raged round Alexandria, during the reign of Gallienus. Love hath a strong operation on others. John Piper Aug 11, 1991. Hebrews 1:1-3. "Honorable," therefore, "is marriage in all, and the bed undefiled." (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) or, Who shall descend into the deep?' Kallihirua, notwithstanding the disadvantages of person (for he was plain, and short of stature, and looked what he was,--an Esquimaux), excited a feeling of interest and regard in those who were acquainted with his history, and who knew his docile mind, and the sweetness of his disposition. C. The history of the wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness is most instructive. THE HELP OF RELIGION. This near union should stir us up to brotherly love; for therein we love that body which is styled Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12).10. THE OCCASIONS OF ITS DECAY AND LOSS ARE 1. A stronger incitation and enforcement thereunto cannot be given.4. An abuse of spiritual gifts, by pride on the one hand, or envy on the other.6. For more than 20 years, Sermons That Work, a ministry of The Episcopal Church's Office of Communication, has provided free sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and other resources that speak to congregations across the Church. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares God's plan for the man, as explained in Psalm 128. 8. How Jesus sacrificed all and identified Himself with it! It is a fire which heateth the things that are near it. III. Of the trial which is committed thereunto, of the sincerity of our grace, and the truth of our sanctification. Scripture: Hebrews . Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Let Marriage Be Held in Honor Thinking Biblically About So-Called Same-Sex Marriage. Love is magnetic. The necessity for its cultivation continues, (1)You have need of it. 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." The Christian woman told Pastor Stedman, I dont know what Im going to do. ii. It unites the subjects and members of that kingdom in one, which is a means of great stability. Many, who took the bodies of their Christian brethren into their hands and bosoms, and closed their eyes, and buried them with every mark of attention, soon followed them in death. First, they should love their brothers and sisters. III. I fear his toil will shorten his useful life. All things have changed. in Ath. 4. 'Captain, there's our poor brother Tregoney. I. The first is the foundation for the second. It had a beginning, it has been broken; it will be violated continually and will Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 5: 1859A 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." An abuse of spiritual gifts, by pride on the one hand, or envy on the other. xiii:8). g. Bend therefore thy affections (will they, nill they) to so holy an exercise; assuring thyself, that it doth by so much the more please God, by how much Lewis BaylyThe Practice of Piety, The Two Covenants: the Transition"Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep, in the blood of the everlasting covenant, even our Lord Jesus, make you perfect in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ."--HEB. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hospitality is frequently enjoined and commended in the Bible (Matthew 10:40-42; Matthew 25:34-46; Luke 10:4-7; Romans 12:13; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8; 1 Peter 4:9). A stronger incitation and enforcement thereunto cannot be given. "Of old hast Thou laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Thy hands. Love is patient, love is kind (1 Cor. 15, 16;) and therefore it is so displeasing to the devil, and so irksome to the flesh. Among different denominations of Christians this should be observed. Hebrews 13:2-3 5976 visiting 8670 remembering. If you think that love is always syrupy sweet, read the gospels again! ii. His style was simple, direct, and convincing. Where this is not, though conviction of truth and the profession of it may for a season make an appearance of this brotherly love, it will not long continue.II. xiii. Abounding of lusts in the hearts of men.4. Biblical Commentary (Bible Study) Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: In chapter 12, the author contrasted Moses' experience at Mount Sinai (12:18-21) with what we can expect to experience at Mount Zionthe city of the living Godthe heavenly Jerusalem (12:22-24). 15, 16;) and therefore it is so displeasing to the devil, and so irksome to the flesh. Servants sacrifice their own desires and time to please their masters. First of all, then, I have to speak this morning of THE COVENANT mentioned in the text; and I observe that we can readily discover at first sight what the covenant is not. Sermon. Kallihirua, notwithstanding the disadvantages of person (for he was plain, and short of stature, and looked what he was,--an Esquimaux), excited a feeling of interest and regard in those who were acquainted with his history, and who knew his docile mind, and the sweetness of his disposition. Opp. There is also another reason that makes September 11, 2001, a sad day. At the first appearance of the symptoms, the heathen drove the infected man from their sight; they tore themselves from their dearest connections; they threw their friends half-dead into the streets, and left their dead unburied. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth The Doctrine of Arbitrary Scriptural Accommodation Considered. Let brotherly love continue. Hebrews 3:7-19. ii. 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. A due consideration of the use, yea, necessity of this duty to the glory of God, and edification of the Church; and 5. 8. There are several things which may check the growth and extinguish the life of brotherly love. Fellowship originally broken by sin. "Make you perfect in every good work" (Heb. He made men think. He possest two of the greatest elements in successful pulpit oratory, self-reliance and authority. xiii. But, in contrast with this cruel selfishness, "the Christians, in the abundance of their brotherly love," as their Bishop Dionysius says, "did not spare themselves, but mutually attending each other, they would visit the sick without fear, and ministering to each other for the sake of Christ, cheerfully gave up their lives with them. "I will never leave Thee nor forsake Thee" (Heb. A due sense of the weight or moment of this duty, from the especial institution and command of Christ.3. ii. Nothing less than the death of Christ was the close of the Old. New moon and sabbath and calling of convocation-- I cannot endure solemn assemblies with iniquity. "Jesus Christ yesterday, to-day, and for ever" (Heb. Greear. You believe it when God opens your eyes to see it in Scripture, and you submit your heart to the greatness of God. Otherwise, it will easily flow away. Do not love the world nor the things in the world. He has participated as man from the first instant of His incarnation, in this prerogative of His divinity. Christians were often persecuted and imprisoned for their faith a. All Sermons Bible Studies Devotionals Prayers. Never!Hence, let us learn, my brethren, the extreme value of searching the Scriptures. (1.) His style was simple, direct, and convincing. He is meant to live WITH his fellow-men, to live BY them, and to live FOR them. In the parable of the good Samaritan the great Teacher presented to his disciples a perfect example of Christian hospitality. II. They Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 60: 1914Never! (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) or, Who shall descend into the deep?' Hebrews 13:3, 1 Corinthians 12:26. Do you come to church to have your needs met or to meet the needs of others? He is God. 3 Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured. Ignorance of the true nature, both of the grace and the exercise of it, in its proper duties.5. Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6. [2] Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Union is strength.6. Ignorance of the true nature, both of the grace and the exercise of it, in its proper duties. 5). "Make You Perfect in Every Good Work" (Heb. August 19, 2012. Verification Code. A sectarian spirit stems from pride and causes division.