This is the drift and scope of the Epistle - to show that Christians should hold fast their profession, and not apostatize. So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. But there was one nearer and dearer to Paul than even the church. The, the definite article. And so my fasting was works. But the fact is, we depend on Him for every breath we take and for every meal we eat, even if weve got a months supply of food in the freezer. He is able to do what I can't do for myself. 1. I said, "How did you know that I was doing that?" What constitutes bearing a burden? It is true to say that he was tempted in all things as we are; but it is also true to say that no one was tempted as he was. Jesus is the perfect high priest because he is perfectly God, and perfectly man. So I fail, so I rest. On the one hand are the promises, the oath of God, taking up His ways with Abraham; and, on the other hand, the hope set before us, that enters into what is within the veil. He has entered the very presence of God. For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feelings of our weaknesses; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin ( Hebrews 4:15 ). It might seem scarcely credible that these words could be applied to Christ But there is nothing too bad for the heart of man; and these are mistakes of the heart. There is some kind of mental imbalance with credit cards where you think you are not paying. The apostle first instructs Christians in the knowledge of their high priest, what kind of high priest he is, and then puts them in mind of the duty they owe on this account. In the creation story in Genesis 1:1-31; Genesis 2:1-25 there is a strange fact. Thus, take the text already referred to "To him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly" the popular misinterpretation sets people working to enter into rest for their conscience. I can try to deny it all and be a superman who doesnt need any help. I suppose false eyelashes would fall into the same category, but the rabbis really didn't have to deal with them. God is for you. This is why the missions and evangelistic strategy called Firm Foundations is so significant. They had to follow a detailed procedure spelled out by God. But as they manifested themselves in relation to Himself, and alas! It will discover to men the variety of their thoughts and purposes, the vileness of them, the bad principles they are actuated by, the sinister and sinful ends they act to. The style is different, and so is the manner of handling the truth; but the line of truth, though it be affected by the object that he had in view, is that which savours of Paul beyond all: not of Peter, or John, or James, or Jude, but of Paul alone. It is evident that he opens with our Lord as "apostle and high-priest of our confession," in contrast with the apostle and high priest of the Jews. (D) 15For we do not have a high priest(E) who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are(F)yet he did not sin. He knew what it is like to be mocked, distrusted, maligned, and betrayed by friends. Have you ever asked why God planned such a long history with Israel before sending his Son into the world to die for our sins? He has gone there also to make intercession, and to sprinkle the blood of the atonement on the mercy-seat; see the notes at Hebrews 9:24-25. The author introduces in this verse the theme of Jesus as the great high priest and proceeds to elaborate the reasons of great superiority over any other. This is why the whole Old Testament system of the priesthood is over. Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Discuss the implications of this balance. But he struck her on the side of the head with one of his canes and went off through the crowd. Hes going to be a cripple forever. People say, "Well, then there is no sense in doing anything because, after all, it doesn't count anyhow or it doesn't matter." Lord, bless me now. He is our perfect Priest, Whoby virtueof His own spotless sacrificial life-blood, which streamed over the heavenly mercy-seat, has once-and-for-all atoned for all our sins, forever and ever, amen. 16(G)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. Let us then confidently approach his throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help as need demands. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. No one ever stressed the sheer greatness of Jesus like the writer to the Hebrews. Everything is open. Because if I come by virtue of my goodness, then most of the time I can't come. As they did in the Old Testament. Let creation be as great as it may be, He that made all things is above them. Now, God rested on the seventh day from all of His works, that is, His creative works, because the creation was finished. Then in verse 15, we learn that, in spite of how lofty our High Priest is (alive forever, in the presence of God, as the Son of God), nevertheless three other truths about him still stand: For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.. Having begun in the Spirit, are you now going to be made perfect in the flesh?" So instilled in me from a child is this reward for goodness, and punishment for badness. The brightness of God's glory, the express image of His substance; the upholder, not of Israel or their land only, but of all things "by the word of his power." On the plurality of heavens, Bruce wrote that "the plural `heavens' as regularly used in the New Testament and the Septuagint, reflects the Hebrew word use in the Old Testament, which is always plural. And now it is up to you to believe and to accept that which God has provided, the perfect and complete work of salvation and acceptance before God, and our endeavor and labor to be accepted by God. This verse concludes the exhortation to enter into our rest that began in Hebrews 3:12. Let us beware, let us be careful. It was not the time, nor is it of that nature. And under what circumstances? (iii) He is using it of the rest of God after the sixth day of creation, when all God's work was completed. Unbelief will make us fall short of the rest God has for us. They are the compounds that often unite to create sin.We get drunk because after a stressful day, a case of beer looks good. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one." what possible means to bring them to a repentance after that? Why waste your time with these worthless prayers? Its easy to get discouraged and quit praying, which cuts us off from the very help that we need! It's just the natural response of my heart in understanding all that God has done for me. God has blessed me. How foolish to even try. Not so.I do many works, but the motive behind them is my love for Jesus Christ. But for this very reason, it was not complete. You don't hide anything from God. I do not look to my works to make me righteous. In fact, even the sacrifices that the high priest offers (Hebrews 5:3) point to Jesus, because Jesus is such a perfect and complete fulfillment of the priesthood that he is not only the High Priest, but he is also the sacrifice that the High Priest gives (Hebrews 9:12, 2526; 13:12). 110:1). Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. You're not paying for it today. And they even had the thing all worked out in five days this will happen, in ten days this will happen, in fifteen days . Notice through the text there has been today, today, today, today, today, some five times or so. "Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.". You definitely would not draw near to the throne for sympathy, especially with a trivial problem. I need help to live my life and to handle death and to cope with eternity help with my family, my spouse, my children, my loneliness, my job, my health, my finances. You can't hide from God. Why the long delay? Of Him every one became a partaker, who confessed the Lord and entered into the house of God. What Does Hebrews 4:14 Mean? - Bible Verse of the Day - Daily Scripture Ed. Now it is true that angels are sometimes called "sons of God," but God never singles out one and says, "Thou art my Son." Who but God could have dictated that this same chapter (Hebrews 6:1-20) should depict the weakest faith that the New Testament ever acknowledges? The chain of scriptural testimony is carried out and confirmed with another and even more wondrous citation. . What does Hebrews 4:14 mean? These parts left out, the discourse runs on with perfect connection. No one was ever surer of Jesus' complete identity with men. They go in pairs; and a mere Jew would hardly object; but what is all this for the Christian? God will take care of it. Behind this argument lies one of the favourite conceptions of the Rabbis. Your life is an open book to Him. 10:21], ch. He no longer officiates in an earthly temple. And, (4) What can we expect when we draw near? We could not dare come in our own merit or righteousness. For it is impossible [as to] those once enlightened, and that tasted the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and that tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come, and fell away, to renew [them] again to repentance, seeing they crucify for themselves and expose the Son of God.". This verse, with the ones preceding and following it, reveals the Christian's great high priest as doing three things that Aaron could not do. He takes the scriptures that speak of Israel journeying toward, but not yet in, the pleasant land, applying them to the present facts, and at the same time he sets before them in hope the rest of God. today I have begotten you"? Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Or I can simply give way to the paralysis of despair. Hebrews 4:14 Sermons: Having then a great high priest, who has passed Join PLUS Login PLUS Bible Bible Versions . A woman with several small children fell on her knees before him and grabbed him by the knees. (2.) The writer returned again from exhortation to exposition. Does he shake his head in disgust, seething with impatience, muttering, What is wrong with you people? He went through everything that a man has to go through and is like us in all things--except that he emerged from it all completely sinless. In the beginning of chapter 3 he exhorted us to consider the apostle and high priest of our profession, and then proceeded to speak of him as an apostle. I'm not perfect, not by a long shot, but I'm on the way. God has given us the promise of rest. of the Christian faith. No, I'll tell you, I can only come to God through Jesus Christ. (Hebrews 4:14b-15). 2.he never gave in and sinned; and he is therefore sympathetic with us in our weaknesses. So why, then, is there a two-thousand-year history of dealings with Israel before sending Jesus into the world? (ii) The Israelites in the long ago failed to enter into the rest of God. It is to Christ in heaven, then, that Paul, writing to the Christian Jews, first directs their attention. Acts 13:1-52, which is usually quoted to prove it, really distinguishes the raising up of Jesus as Messiah, the Son of God here below, from His resurrection which is made to rest on Isaiah 55:1-13 and Psalms 16:1-11. He. after so long a time; it says, Today if you will hear his voice, don't harden your hearts ( Hebrews 4:7 ). What he is saying is that as far as men are concerned we may be able to wear our outward trappings and disguises; but in the presence of God these things are stripped away and we have to meet him as we are. Once the work of redemption was finished by Jesus Christ, God rested as far as man's redemption is concerned. There was one truth that Paul laboured yet more to hold up than that one body, wherein is neither Jew nor Greek the glory of Him who is the head of it. He entered God's rest, ascended far above the heavens, and came to the very throne of grace itself. You cannot rest in your works, in your skills, in your efforts. Behold then man in Christ, and then talk, if you can, about His littleness. Following Christ, as of old Moses, we are not arrived at the rest of God. It cuts off ignorance from the understanding, rebellion from the will, and enmity from the mind, which, when carnal, is enmity itself against God. Hebrews 4:14-16 NKJV - Our Compassionate High Priest - Seeing - Bible Have we not prophesied in thy name and cast out devils and done many mighty works?" Now, God established, then, the Sabbath Day. And, since Jesus is a high priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses, we should draw near to the throne of grace for help in our times of need. Mercy and grace are the things we want, mercy to pardon all our sins and grace to purify our souls. Start your free trial today! It also affirms that His temptations were real, not just playacting. If so, that other person must, at least for that moment, be greater than he. As you know, they are connected. But he shows that even Joshua did not secure for his people true rest. Why/why not? For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. The only person in the Bible who was ever called a "great high priest" was Jesus Christ. When we suffer, the enemy often whispers, God doesnt care about you and He isnt answering. It was confirmed "unto us," says he, putting himself along with his nation, instead of conveying his heavenly revelations as one taken out from the people, and the Gentiles, to which last he was sent. But he never succeeded. a. He said, "Six days shalt thou labor and do thy work, and the seventh day is the day of rest" ( Exodus 23:12 ), because the Lord rested on the Sabbath day. But that was just a shadow of the true Holy Place in heaven where God dwells. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we areyet he did not sin. We waste evening after evening in laziness in front of the TV because it distracts from our anxiety and depression. Temptation had to come to Jesus from without, not from within. Failure to persevere may result in temporal discipline (Hebrews 12:4-11) along with the loss of future rewards and authority to rule with Jesus in the millennium." Since He became a man and suffered all that we experience, He sympathizes with our weaknesses. It will never be right., The man was surprised when the boy said, Thats the one I want. My works will be judged by fire. This is still God's 'today.' Well, false teeth are something that you carry, so you can't wear your false teeth on the Sabbath day. Throughout Hebrews, the weight of responsibility for faithfulness is made to rest upon the diligence and alertness of the believer himself; and he is repeatedly admonished to hold it fast, to glory in it, and to exhort others constantly to the same effect. Here is given a remarkable instance of the true character of the epistle; namely, the combination of two features peculiar to the Hebrews. Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. "Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. That is passed into the heavens - Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 9:24. We see Jesus greatness in two ways here: We have difficulty relating to the concept of a high priest, but to the Jews, it was an important office. Now this is Joshua. There is not an allusion to either in this case, but to their taking a share in this immense privilege, the word not being that which speaks of a joint known portion, but only of getting a share. Hebrews 2:17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. Yet when apprehended, the man refuses to press charges (mercy) andgives him the rest of the set(grace). This is where our High Priest lives today. One way or another it is all about Jesus. He is sympathetic. The dynamics in this passage are enacted in Christian community through the practice of confession and absolution. If you try to skip the Old Testament and interpret Jesus within your own context first without the biblical-historical context and categories, you may make him a coach or a therapist or a good example or a guru or a mentor or a hero or a trailblazer. It is not a question of revealing, but of rightly applying, by the Holy Ghost, the word they had in their hand. What is there but Christ coming in judgment? Man, all through my life I had that. It is as if the writer to the Hebrews were saying that the word of God tests a man's earthly life and his spiritual existence. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus' name." We are not God. By the Spirit's power it dispels the darkness of nature. (77) In the Apostles time there were many called high priests, such as the heads of the Levitical courses; but the great high priest meant him who alone had the privilege of entering into the holy of holies, that is, the high priest, as distinguished from all the rest. And there is no part of human experience of which God cannot say: "I have been there." First of all these hinder progress; finally they draw the soul aside from grace and truth; and if the mighty power of God does not interfere, they ruin. he does according to his will in the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of earth; and no one can ward off His hand or say to Him, What have You done? (Daniel 4:3434). And that is an interesting thing. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. For verily he took not on him the nature of angels." But they will not be as true and deep and authoritative and helpful as the categories that the Bible itself uses. Thus, "Christ as Son over his own house" answers pretty much to the first chapter, as the rest of God by-and-by answers to the second chapter; for I hope to prove it is to be in the scene of future glory. And because I am saved, I surrender my life to You as my Lord, that I might obey Thee and do whatever You want me to do. Not deserved help gracious help. Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural. 5:3)! "For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee?" "For if Joshua had given them rest then he wouldn't have spoken of another day.". The sanction of the gospel would be commensurate with its grace, and God would avenge the slightings of a testimony begun by the Lord, farther carried on and confirmed by the Holy Spirit with signs, wonders, powers, and distributions according to His will. Some people have a nature which is easy to control; others have hot passions that make life a perilous thing. God so loved that He gave, and now I respond to that gift. Every one of us needs help. On the basis of your goodness, your efforts, your work, or on the basis of the finished work of Jesus Christ?So here I am resting tonight, because I'm not resting in myself, in my righteousness, but I'm resting in His finished work for me. It was in this form that Jehovah ordinarily appeared, whenever He visited the fathers or the sons of Israel. We will receive mercy and find grace to help. But the epistle to the Hebrews never goes so far as either. As Bishop Moule said, A Savior not quite God is a bridge broken at the farther end. Our author has shown in chapter 1 that Jesus is fully God. For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world ( Hebrews 4:3 ). It seems that this section ends with Hebrews 4:14 rather than 15 since 14 contains the end of an inclusio that begins in Hebrews 3:1. Think of this in terms of pain. If I don't by faith enter into it then I will remain in my mental turmoil and strife. They've made all kinds of rules and regulations concerning the Sabbath day rest. Thus should Christians call upon themselves and one another to be diligent in duty; and so much the more as we see the day approaching. All was good, yea, very good; but could God rest in His love? He is able to keep me from falling. According to the doctrine of this epistle (as of the Romans, the Corinthians, and the Philippians) to present us as in heavenly places would be altogether out of place and season. Having passed through these veils, he went immediately to be our Intercessor: thus he passed , the visible or ethereal heavens, into the presence of the Divine Majesty; through the heavens, , and the empyreum, or heaven of heavens. As long as that course is pursued, repentance there cannot be. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.".
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