Commentary on the book of hebrews chapter 3

In this chapter the apostle applies what he had said in the chapter foregoing concerning the priesthood of christ, i. Since this is true, it teaches something about who we are. The comparison is followed with a reference to israels unfaithfulness in wilderness which leads to the second of six warnings in this epistle. Hebrews chapter 1 david guziks commentaries on the. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. Hebrews chapter 3 kjv king james version 1 wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high priest of our profession, christ jesus 2 who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also moses was faithful in all his house 3 for this man was counted worthy of more glory than moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath. Hebrews chapter 3 makes an important shift in topic.

It was a pretty sweet deal, but things werent working out so well. Paul quoted the book of psalms and spoke about the rebellion during moses time when they were lost in the desert because of their hard hearts. Hebrews 3 bible study lesson with discussion questions. Philip edgcumbe hughes opens the introduction to his commentary on hebrews with some insights into this very enigmatic book.

Jesus is the high priest of our profession, hebrews 3. A commentary on the book of hebrews chapter 3 sola dei gratia. Hebrews 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. From the previous chapter, we are left with the picture of jesus as our heavenly high priest. The first two chapters were mostly about how jesus christ is superior to angels. Now in verses 16, he shows that jesus is superior moses. Commentaries for hebrews chapter 3 the christian hebrews reproved for their little progress in the knowledge of the gospel. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. In the old testament the high priest had to bring offerings to god on behalf of the people.

Chapter three begins with a reminder to the hebrews of their ancestral purpose. Hebrews 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Hebrews 3 new living translation nlt jesus is greater than moses. Hebrews 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Holy brethren god has called all believers to be holy. We should be on our guard against unbelief, hebrews 3. Christ is to be considered as the apostle of our profession, the messenger sent by god to men, the great revealer of that faith which we profess to hold, and of that hope which we profess to have. The holy spirit urges people to listen to the word of god. If there is a widespread unfamiliarity with the epistle to the hebrews and its teaching, it is because so many adherents of the church have settled for an understanding and superficial association with the christian faith. Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also moses was faithful in all his house.

Because god has spoken to us by his son, and because his son is so great and so glorious, and because the subject which is addressed is of such infinite importance to us and to our welfare, he says we ought to give the more earnest heed to it earnest is an important word. Now in chapter 11, he encourages us with many examples of men and women in the old testament who trusted god. The life of faith, that is, a life of trust in god at all times, is what pleases him. The incarnation means that he is fully god and fully man. Hebrews 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The greeks saw everything on earth as the shadows cast by what was real, so they were always searching for reality. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. If this analogy is taken literally, it seems that all who died in the wilderness cf. It means abundantly, more exceedingly, much more frequently, or more super. The book of hebrews appeals to the greek mind as well as the jewish mind. Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, a. In a serious pathetic exhortation that this great high priest, who was discovered to them, might be seriously considered by them. The superior worth and dignity of christ above moses is shown.

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. Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high priest of our confession, even jesus. Now we come to the second and longest which will extend from 3. And yet the old alexandrian tradition ascribes this epistle to the apostle paul. The jews were searching for a way to approach god because historically they had felt too unholy to approach him. Their heavenly calling was to be gods ambassadors set apart, holy, sanctified, as a kingdom of priests, exodus 19. Sep 20, 20 book of hebrews chapter 3 commentary and video bible study part b. Hebrews 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. In a serious pathetic exhortation that this great high priest, who was discovered to them, might be seriously considered by them v. In this verse, disobedience is made the basis of gods. In chapter 2, we see the covenant establishes the believer as jointheirs with christ, brothers called to glory. Hebrews 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Verses in chapter 10 the writer urged his readers to continuous trust in god.

Hebrews 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The book of hebrews makes a great thing of obedience, affirming that even christ was made perfect by it hebrews 5. White on bible study chapter 6 of the book of hebrews steadfastness in the faiththe covenant oath additional notes. And is counted worthy of more honour than moses, as the son israelites did, and were excluded from the earthly rest in canaan, 711. Mar 25, 2018 bible teaching from the book of hebrews chapter 3 verses112. The book of hebrews begins with no mention of the author. God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by his son, a. The commentary section includes running commentary on the. Hebrews 3 commentary video bible study part b youtube. Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

We saw the first, which was surely the mildest, in 2. Remember from chapter 1 that a major theme of hebrews is jesus superiority and preeminence. Bible teaching from the book of hebrews chapter 3 verses112. The writer spent much of chapters 12 proving that jesus is superior to the angles. And exhort each other, lest we be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 3 nlt jesus is greater than moses bible gateway.

The epistle to the hebrews chapter three having demonstrated jesus superiority to prophets and angels, the author now compares jesus to moses 16. Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess hebrews 3. Chapter 3 of the book of hebrews christ and moses chapter 4 of the book of hebrews the sabbath additional notes the rest of god chapter 5 of the book of hebrews christs qualifications as high priest additional notes mrs. Paul also spoke in hebrews chapter 3 about unbelief and he warned against it. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version, the new revised standard. In particular, the fact that jesus christ is fully human is what allows him to be our ultimate example, high priest, and the captain of our salvation hebrews 2. Jesus may have carried out similar duties and administrations as moses, but jesus, being not just man, but also the second person of the triune god, built israel, as well as cared for the house. Moses and company built a tabernacle on earth for the worship of god, but jesus is in the tabernacle of heaven. Chapter 1 speaks of jesus as the son, gods full and final revelation to man, who has. Their heavenly calling was to be gods ambassadors set apart, holy. If this warning gets in the way of some theological system which one has bought into then that theological system needs to be rejected, not this warning from god. Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high priest of our profession, christ jesus. As we mentioned earlier, the book of hebrews contains five great warning passages. Basically, god created the world and then made an agreement with the people living in it.