Submitted by admin on Fri, 2010-07-16 12:28. The main point of 12:1–3 is the command to “run the race with endurance,” considering the suffering of Jesus himself who endured the cross and completed the work of atonement. ἢ ἀπὸ μεταφορᾶς τῶν ὑπὸ καύματος καταφλεγομένων καὶ ὑπεισελθόντων εἰς νεφελὴν δροσίζουσαν καὶ παραμνθηθέντων, καὶ γὰρ ἡ τῶν ἁγίων μνήμη τοὺς ὑπὸ τοῦ καύσωνος τῶν πειρασμῶν ἐκλελυμένους παραμυθεῖται, καὶ γὰρ δρόμοι ταχεῖς καὶ γυμνάσια ποιαῦτα καὶ σαρκῶν ὄγκον καθαίρει καὶ χυμῶν πλῆθος κενοί, διὰ τὸ βάθος τῆς χιόνος καὶ διὰ τὸ κάτωθεν τῶν ποδῶν λασίων ὄντων προσέχεσθαι αὐτῷ ὄγκον πολύν, ἢ τὴν εὐκόλως περίστασιν δυναμένην παθεῖν, εὐθὺς δὲ περίβλεπτος καὶ περίστατος ἐγένετο, ταύτην οὖν δέδοικα τὴν ἀπατῶσάν με ἁμαρτίαν, διὸ καὶ ὁ παῦλος αὐτὴν εὐπερίστατον καλεῖ, ἀπεκδυσάμενοι τὸν παλαιὸν ἄνθρωπον σὺν ταῖς πράξεσιν αὐτοῦ. Knowing that his audience incl… However, the content of the book, including the frequent references to the Hebrew Scriptures, makes it clear … We are to put forth all our inherent energy, incited by the divinest motives. (1-2a) Jesus brought a revelation superior to the prophets of old. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. The ancient racer stripped himself of every unnecessary apparel. CHRISTOCENTRIC COMMENTARY SERIES A COMMENTARY ON THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS JESUS– Better Than Everything James A. Fowler PUBLISHING P.O. Hebrews 13 Chapter 12 The apostle, in this chapter, applies what he has collected in the chapter foregoing, and makes use of it as a great motive to patience and perseverance in the Christian faith and state, pressing home the argument, I. It may figure, as an enemy surrounding or meeting us whichever way we turn, or as a garment or personal appendage fitted about us. Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. continued through the remainder of the epistle. In like manner, Christians must do the same (12:1–3). And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us," I believe that our text puts chapter 11 … Sin (in general) is like the long flowing robes that would tangle in the legs of the runner and trip him up. 3 The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. Hebrews 1:1-4 introduces a contrast that is the central theme throughout Hebrews: the climactic revelation of God in Christ, surpassing every way that God spoke and worked prior to Christ’s coming. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1–2. The main verb in Heb 12:1–3 is the hortatory subjunctive “let us run” in v. 2. “But That’s Just the Way I Am” One of the criticisms I have of some forms of psychology (not all) is the tendency to neutralize texts like this by labeling people with personality types that have no value judgments attached. Hebrews 12:1 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 12:1 Parallel Verses. Hebrews 1 – A Superior Savior A. Jesus, the superior Savior. Свергнем с себя всякое бремя. On the Fourth of July in 1951, she attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast. Barnes's Hebrews 12:1 Bible Commentary Wherefore - In view of what has been said in the previous chapter. As a preacher, I could easily identify with the story he told in the introduction to his message on our text.3 It was his first year as the senior pastor of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois. In this verse God tells Christians, who are his children, that he wants them to do three things. 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. John Piper Aug 24, 1997 737 Shares Conference Message. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Hebrews 1:1-12 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The author identified neither himself nor the people to whom he was writing. It seems strange so few commentaries written from a Torah-perspective have been forthcoming from the pool of Messianic teachers in our time. JESUS "THE PROMISE" CAME and is mentioned in Acts 1:4-5! Kidsong is the official children's program of http://hillsongconference.com in Sydney Australia. They use to advertise Wheaties as the breakfast of champions. If you do not want to win, you probably won’t! Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Mount Sinai, on which the Jewish church state was formed, was a mount such as might be touched, though forbidden to be so, a place that could be felt; so the Mosaic dispensation was much in outward and earthly things. Hebrews 12:1–17 is closely connected with the preceding chapter by the use of the strong inferential conjunction toigaroun, “therefore,” which occurs only one other time in the New Testament. To win the Christian race, we must get rid of worldly hopes and fears, obligations and friendships, and anything else that would. The memory of those children of God, whose lives are recorded for our learning and consolation, animates us, and we feel upheld as it were by their sympathy and by the consciousness, that although few and weak, strangers and pilgrims on earth, we belong to a great and mighty, nay, a victorious army, part of which has already entered into the land of peace", "Therefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about, As the Israelites were encompassed with the pillar of cloud, or with the clouds of glory in the wilderness, as the Jews say; (See Gill on 1 Corinthians 10:1), to which there may be an allusion, here, since it … Hebrews 12:16-24 The Glorious Company. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,” Explanation and Commentary of Hebrews 12:1. We can learn a great deal about why patience is so vital by comparing the process we are going through to an artist sculpting a work from a piece of marble. Hebrews 12:1,2. Hebrews 12 - Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, BOX 1822 FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA92088-1822 ciy k Hebrews 12:9-15 Renewing Your Spiritual Vitality. ", "let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us. We are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses. "The sin" that the writer warned his readers against especially in Hebrews is unbelief, apostasy. The apostle, in this chapter, applies what he has collected in the chapter foregoing, and makes use of it as a great motive to patience and perseverance in the Christian faith and state, pressing home the argument, I. 1:1 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 12 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, It, therefore, very strikingly expresses any impediment, intrinsic to the person, to a rapid race. is often used by Greek writers to figure a crowd of men; here, with allusion to the elevated position of the spectators in the heavens, as in a high gallery, around and above the racers. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. I have never been involved much in sports. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. ", "no unclean beast is to be found therein. ", "Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us. a. Well, maybe it is for some champions. s. All these examples of faith in chapter, The symbolism is from the Games. ... Hebrews 12:1-2 Keep on Swimming Florence Chadwick was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions. However many different kinds of sin can trip us up, and we should avoid all sin for this reason. ", "Let us run with patience the race that is set before us. ... Chapter 12 1. The first word of Hebrews 12:1—”wherefore”—points back to Hebrews chapter 11. Hebrews 12:1, NIV: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. 1. The date of its writing is unknown, however, if Paul were the author, it would have to be before 68AD. However, I did run track in … Hebrews 12:1-8 The Discipline of God. Since the author isn’t mentioned in the epistle, but a reference is made to, Timothy our brother, the apostle Paul is our most likely candidate. We run the heavenly race under the eye of the heroes who are attested of God as heroes of the true. In view of the immediately preceding context, it might refer to discouragement. Commentary on Hebrews 12:18-29. (1-2a) Jesus brought a revelation superior to the prophets of old. EasyEnglish is a system of simple English designed by Wycliffe Associates (UK). The Greek medical writers used the term for all burdening and enfeebling obesity, and recommended gymnastics as its remedy. When this is conquered, all things are plain and easy unto them. The additional meaning of spectators, namely, of our race, by which they become not only testifiers to the. , and not the Judaists, are in their line; our faith is their, and so the passage does not, as many think, picture to us a figurative race-course in the campus, with a crowd of departed saints watching us from their high seats while we run the race of faith in which they were our predecessors. Commentary on Hebrews 13:22-25 (Read Hebrews 13:22-25 ) So bad are men, and even believers, through the remainders of their corruption, that when the most important, comfortable doctrine is delivered to them for their own good, and that with the most convincing evidence, there is need of earnest entreaty and exhortation that they would bear it, and not fall out with it, neglect it, or reject it. Jesus, our chief priest. “I have often heard a father say, ‘Boy, if you cry for that you shall have something to cry for by-and-by.’ So, if we murmur at a little God gives us something that will make us cry. Hebrews 12:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV) The Race of Faith. Hebrews gives us a wonderful list of people who are commended by God for their faith. The heroes of Hebrews 11 endured and overcame by faith. as an accompaniment, but here it is the main means or method of running the successful race. They are "witnesses" not because they presently witness our actions, but because by their lives they bore witness to their faith in God. Chip by chip over a period of time, an artist uses hammer and chisel to shape a conception from a raw slab of … Pink's Commentary on John and Hebrews, E.M. Zerr's Commentary on Selected Books of the New Testament, Commentary by J.C.Philpot on select texts of the Bible, Haldane's Exposition on the Epistle to the Romans and Hebrews. "", [Note: Thomas, p156. Hebrews 12:1-4. Hebrews 12:1 speaks to "witnesses" BEFORE the cross until the promise came who is Jesus, who is the Holy Spirit (John 14:18) "baptism " who does the baptizing (John 1:33) "PERFECTLY" (Acts 18:26; Psalm 18:30) who makes us "PERFECT" as stated in Hebrews 12:40! Forerunner Commentary Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown John Wesley's Notes Matthew Henry People's Commentary (NT) Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) Scofield: Definitions: Interlinear: Library: Topical Studies: X-References: Verse Comparison: Hebrews 12:1. Hebrews 12:1 Commentaries: Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Hebrews 1:1-12 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The author identified neither himself nor the people to whom he was writing. This also is from the symbolism of the Games. The right way to live 12:1-29 The way of love and doing what God wants 13:1-25. However, I did run track in … ὑπομεμενηκότα, here, and also ὑπέμεινε, Hebrews 12:2.— ὑπὸ τῶν ἁμαρτωλῶν, by sinners) It is said of us, against sin, Hebrews 12:4: comp. "Some one is recorded to have asked whether a certain thing would do a person harm, and the reply was given, "No harm, if you do not wish to win."". Adam Clarke CommentaryHebrews 12. 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,. It may be some of them have had their particular temptations which they may reflect upon; but any other evil by sin, which is common unto them all, as this, "Run with patience the race that is set before us. Undoubtedly, after the manner of Paul, the word, , as noun or verb, is, in its different meanings, a reigning word here. It is a catalogue of men and women, named and unnamed, that stand as witnesses to lives that honoured the Lord – men like Abraham, who looked for a city, whose Builder and Maker is God; women like Sarah, who consider God was faithful to keep His promise. He conceived of the Christian life as an endurance race, a marathon, not a50-yard dash. This hath continually attempted to entangle them, to betray them, in taking part with all outward temptations. Hebrews: Bible Study and Commentary. Home » Bible Commentaries » Hebrews. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. They use to advertise Wheaties as the breakfast of champions. Hebrews 12:1. The opening chapter takes people into the heavenly realm of the angels. The Hebrews would never have reduced faith to an intellectual assent. of God, the witnesses for faith, and the watching, -course. Having so many incitements to holiness, patience, and perseverance, we should lay aside every hinderance, and run with patience the race that is set before us, taking our blessed Lord for our example, Hebrews 12:1-4. "... the real test of life is the steady, normal progress of the soul-"not paroxysms of effort but steady endurance. Well, maybe it is for some champions. The people in Hebrews 11 are the “cloud of witnesses” mentioned in Hebrews 12:1. In what follows the author seems to live in the world of the Old Testament rather than his own. The only football, basketball, and soccer that I ever played were in high school physical education classes. 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is … Lesson 44: Faith to Run the Christian Marathon (Hebrews 12:1-3) Lesson 45: God’s Loving Discipline (Hebrews 12:4-6) Lesson 46: Responding to God’s Discipline (Hebrews 12:7-11) Lesson 47: Perseverance, Peace, and Purity (Hebrews 12:12-14) Lesson 48: Finishing the Race Together (Hebrews 12:15-17) Lesson 49: Are You Living in Sinai or Zion? τος, i.e. If I understand the text correctly, these three verses serve as the conclusion to chapter 11. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. 1. Read Introduction to Hebrews. [Note: Bruce, The Epistle ..., p346; Wiersbe, 2:322.]. We can learn a great deal about why patience is so vital by comparing the process we are going through to an artist sculpting a work from a piece of marble. The opening affirmation in verse 1 that God spoke through the prophets is important. No one should allow sin to trip them up! "This might have reference to the love of wealth, attachment to the world, preoccupation with earthly interests, or self-importance.". The Explosive Power of the Resurrection — Now. If you'll turn in your Bible to Hebrews chapter 12 I want to talk to you about the first four verses. From a greater example than he had yet mentioned, and that is Christ himself ( … And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,” Explanation and Commentary of Hebrews 12:1. Initial impressions of Hebrews might suggest that the writer is detached from any context. ], τοσοῦτον ἔχοντες περικείμενον ἡμῖν νέφος μαρτύρων, ὄγκον ἀποθέμενοι πάντα καὶ τὴν εὐπερίστατον ἀμαρτίαν, δι᾿ ὑπομονῆς τρέχωμεν τὸν προκείμενον ἡμῖν ἀγῶνα, ῎ογκον ἀποθέμενοι πάντα, εὐπερίστατον ἁμαρτίαν, τρέχωμεν τὸν προκείμενον ἡμῖν ἀγῶνα, τὸ νέφος πάχος ἀτμῶδες συνεστραμμένον, ῞αμα δὲ νέφος εἵπετο πεζῶν, ἀπεθεντο τὰ ἱμάτια αὐτῶν, διὸ ἀποθέμενοι τὸ ψεῦδος, νυνὶ δὲ ἀποθέσθε καὶ ὑμεῖς τὰ πάντα, διὸ ἀποθέμενοι πᾶσαν ῥυπαρίαν, ᾿αποθέμενοι οὐν πᾶσαν κακίαν, ἡ οἰκοῦσα ἐν ἐμοὶ ἁμαρτία, ἡ ἁμαρτία ευπερίστατος, τὸν ἀγῶνα τὸν καλὸν ἠγώνισμαι, ᾿αγωνίζεσθε εἰσελθεῖν, "Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us. John Piper Oct 28, 2018 1.3K Shares Sermon. Hebrews 11:17-29 The Champions of Faith. Notes to explain the letter to the Hebrews 1 Jesus, son of God, greater than all 1:1-2:18 The greatness of the son 1:1-3 He quotes passage after passage from the Psalms, ponders the … Continue reading "Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4" We can learn a great deal about why patience is so vital by comparing the process we are going through to an artist sculpting a work from a piece of marble. Aug 24, 1997. xi is here compressed into this one conception of. Scripture: John 15:11, Hebrews 12:12. refers to intrinsic and personal impediments. (NASB: Lockman)Greek: pasa de paideia pros men to paron ou dokei charas einai alla lupes, usteron de karpon eirenikon tois di' autes gegumnasmenois apodidosin dikaiosunes. The Greek word ‘, especially of superfluous flesh; and this the, ancient racer removed by fasting and exercise. "cloud of witnesses" refers to the Old Covenant saints whom the writer just mentioned (ch11). No one would think of running with such a robe on them! Hebrews 12:1 is a command to look at your life, think hard about what you are doing, and get ruthless about what stays and what goes. Hebrews 12:1-2 NIV. i. ", —In view of the facts of the episode of chapter 11—the glories of, , interrupted by chap. Number one he says, lay aside every weight, number two they aside sin, and number three run with endurance. very easily putting difficulties in the way, ἡ εὐπερίστατος ἁμαρτία, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. This 59 part expository study of Hebrews was preached at Flagstaff Christian Fellowship in 2003-05. “Wherefore” means “as a result of which.” Hebrews 12:1 is the result, the conclusion, so we must look to the previous verses to grasp its meaning. In order to “run” effectively, believers need to get rid of sin and other entanglements. , may signify either something standing around us, something placing itself, around us, or something placed around us. Also, in 70AD … Hebrews Read More » Scripture: Hebrews 12:3–11. Hebrews 12:1 New King James Version (NKJV) The Race of Faith. The only football, basketball, and soccer that I ever played were in high school physical education classes. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,… Barnes's Hebrews 12:1 Bible Commentary Wherefore - In view of what has been said in the previous chapter. He was agonizing over his final preparations for his message when one of the elders burst in, announcing that two famous British preachers – Dr. Alan Redpath and Dr. Stephen Olford4– were sitting together in the audience. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Like a good many others, I believe that our text, Hebrews 12:1-3, should actually be a part of chapter 11. a. The Chastening of the Lord. 11, and from this point essentially. Hebrews 11:35-40 Obtaining a Good Testimony Through Faith. We also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses; And the sin which doth so easily beset us: And let us run with patience the race that is set before us; Let Us Look To Those Who Have Gone Before, Who Are Now Our Witnesses, and To Jesus Our Perfect Coach, Front-Runner And Trainer (. "You have need of endurance." Hebrews 12:1-4. And so as. One is hard-pressed to find a verse-by-verse commentary on the Book of Hebrews from a Torah perspective. Hebrews 12:1. Hebrews gives us a wonderful list of people who are commended by God for their faith. I wonder how many kids started having Wheaties every morning thinking it some sort of magical athletic potion almost guaranteed to assure them their favorite position on the team. Let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:16, ESV: "that no one is sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal." Chapter 12. The right way to live 12:1-29 The way of love and doing what God wants 13:1-25. Keith Simons. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Seeing we also are encompassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses - The apostle represents those to whom he had referred in the previous chapter, as looking on to witness the efforts which Christians make, and the manner in which they live. Hebrews 12:1-4. ", "Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us", "And the sin which doth so easily beset (Greek ", "This is confirmed by the experience of all who have been exercised in this case, who have met with great difficulties in, and have been called to suffer for, the profession of the Gospel. My brother played little league baseball and I practiced with him a little but was never on a team myself. Hebrews 12:1,2. The gospel state is kind and condescending, suited to our weak frame. Chip by chip over a period of time, an artist uses hammer and chisel to shape a conception from a raw slab of … Oct 6, 2019. Hebrews chapter 12 verses 1 to 4. For the race, these are removed. Lest any man fail of the grace of God; not the free favour and love of God in Christ, which is everlasting, unchangeable, and from whence there is no separation; nor the grace of God implanted in the heart in regeneration, which is incorruptible, never failing, but always remains, as do faith, hope, and love; but either the whole doctrine of the Gospel, which is a declaration of the grace of God; or particularly the … of a bombastic style, Bengel interprets here of spiritual pride. My brother played little league baseball and I practiced with him a little but was never on a team myself. Seeing we also are encompassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses - The apostle represents those to whom he had referred in the previous chapter, as looking on to witness the efforts which Christians make, and the manner in which they live. 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,. Hebrews 12:1(NASB) Verse Thoughts. Hebrews 12:1. However, the content of the book, including the frequent references to the Hebrew Scriptures, makes it clear … The Painful Discipline of Our Heavenly Father. Hebrews 12:1. by Grant | Oct 19, 2019 | Hebrews | 0 comments. —That would impede our fleetness. This is the training we need to run the race we must run with endurance (Hebrews 12:1-2). ", "We who have still to walk in the narrow path which alone leads to glory are encouraged and instructed by the cloud of witnesses, the innumerable company of saints, who testified amid the most varied circumstances of suffering and temptation, that the just live by faith, and that faith is the victory which overcometh the world. I hope this will become more evident as we proceed in our study. A Bible Study in EasyEnglish (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of Hebrews. Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us. See Eugene H. Peterson, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. Hebrews 1 – A Superior Savior A. Jesus, the superior Savior. Hebrews 12:1-11. Hebrews 12:1. τοιγαροῦν καὶ ἡμεῖς, τοσοῦτον ἔχοντες περικείμενον ἡμῖν νέφος μαρτύρων¸ ὄγκον ἀποθέμενοι πάντα καὶ τὴν εὐπερίστατον ἀμαρτίαν, δι ὑπομονῆς τρέχωμεν τὸν προκείμενον ἡμῖν ἀγῶνα. The Greek word, obscured in our English translation, appears in, . I wonder how many kids started having Wheaties every morning thinking it some sort of magical athletic potion almost guaranteed to assure them their favorite position on the team. Hebrews 12:16 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 12:16, NIV: "See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son." People who are serious about running races do not carry extra baggage—you have never seen an Olympic runner carrying a suitcase or talking on a cell phone during the race. Ask of them what they have found in such cases to be their most dangerous enemy; what hath had the most easy and frequent access unto their minds, to disturb and dishearten them, of the power thereof they have been most afraid; they will all answer with one voice, it is the evil of their own unbelieving hearts. 12 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Chip by chip over a period of time, an artist uses hammer and chisel to shape a conception from a raw slab of … Hebrews 12:1 is a command (to run) to look at your life, think hard about what you are doing, and get ruthless about what stays and what goes… Note the seemingly innocent weights and encumbrances that are not condemned explicitly in the Bible, but which you know are holding you back in the race for faith and love and strength and holiness and courage and freedom. 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