Though he was God’s Son, he learned trusting-obedience by what he suffered, just as we do. 13-16 Each one of these people of faith died not yet having in hand what was promised, but still believing. He always keeps his word. Strip down, start running—and never quit! God keeps renewing the promise and setting the date as today, just as he did in David’s psalm, centuries later than the original invitation: Today, please listen,    don’t turn a deaf ear . So don’t throw it all away now. They won’t go to school to learn about me. He also bypassed the sacrifices consisting of goat and calf blood, instead using his own blood as the price to set us free once and for all. Hebrews 4:12. He’s called to it by God, as Aaron was. Women received their loved ones back from the dead. Spong Vs Spong Part 4 Contributed by I. G. Spong on Jun 29, 2020 | 258 views. 16-17 Like a will that takes effect when someone dies, the new covenant was put into action at Jesus’ death. Coincidence I think not." 2 For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word [] they heard did not profit them, because [] it was not united by faith in those who heard. And why? Play! The invisible Jerusalem is populated by throngs of festive angels and Christian citizens. Hebrews 4:12-13 MSG. It was a perfect sacrifice by a perfect person to perfect some very imperfect people. It’s an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his permanent post as high priest for us, in the order of Melchizedek. As low as $30/day. As a result, Noah became intimate with God. hebrews 4 12 msg. How did they do it? For God is not an indifferent bystander. Hebrews 4-6 New American Standard Bible (NASB) The Believer’s Rest. This trouble you’re in isn’t punishment; it’s training, the normal experience of children. 8-11 And so this is still a live promise. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. 10 1-10 The old plan was only a hint of the good things in the new plan. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. When God wanted to guarantee his promises, he gave his word, a rock-solid guarantee—God can’t break his word. Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. Hebrews 4:12-13 the Power of God's Word . Christ’s death was also a one-time event, but it was a sacrifice that took care of sins forever. 22 By an act of faith, Joseph, while dying, prophesied the exodus of Israel, and made arrangements for his own burial. 29 By an act of faith, Israel walked through the Red Sea on dry ground. 8-10 By an act of faith, Abraham said yes to God’s call to travel to an unknown place that would become his home. when I led them by the hand out of Egypt. What he says goes. We can’t get away from it—no matter what. Bible Language English. The statement in Hebrews 4:7, Hebrews 4:8, is to be regarded as an "interruption" in stating the conclusion, or as the suggestion of a new thought or a new argument bearing on the subject, which he sets down even while stating the conclusion from his argument. Otherwise you’ll never get so much as a glimpse of God. Verses 14-16 begin a section that spans all the way through chapter 10, focusing on Jesus as high priest. Not only thankful, but brimming with worship, deeply reverent before God. But anyone who is right with me thrives on loyal trust; if he cuts and runs, I won’t be very happy. Once sins are taken care of for good, there’s no longer any need to offer sacrifices for them. In a sense, that’s what happened when he received Isaac back, alive from off the altar. By an act of faith he lived in the country promised him, lived as a stranger camping in tents. Heads up! He’s treating you as dear children. But there’s so much more. And so, when he next appears, the outcome for those eager to greet him is, precisely, salvation. This is the GOOD NEWS. But God is doing what is best for us, training us to live God’s holy best. No matter how many sacrifices were offered year after year, they never added up to a complete solution. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. It also accounts for why, when the real thing takes place, these animal sacrifices aren’t needed anymore, having served their purpose. His act of faith drew a sharp line between the evil of the unbelieving world and the rightness of the believing world. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. It was not a long, imposing weapon. Verses 12-13 in their context form a postscript to the argument of 3:7 – 4:11, providing extra motivation for the exhortation of 4:11. 26-28 So now we have a high priest who perfectly fits our needs: completely holy, uncompromised by sin, with authority extending as high as God’s presence in heaven itself. When people make promises, they guarantee them by appeal to some authority above them so that if there is any question that they’ll make good on the promise, the authority will back them up. 1 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 [] in these last days has spoken to us [] in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the [] world. Parched ground that soaks up the rain and then produces an abundance of carrots and corn for its gardener gets God’s “Well done!” But if it produces weeds and thistles, it’s more likely to get cussed out. In the mighty name of Jesus! The author of the book of Hebrews has a pastor's heart. 9-12 I’m sure that won’t happen to you, friends. Play! What he says goes. These priests provide only a hint of what goes on in the true sanctuary of heaven, which Moses caught a glimpse of as he was about to set up the tent-shrine. Share Tweet Read Hebrews 4:12 in another translation. Even Moses was terrified. Read More of Hebrews 4. That’s how it happened that from one man’s dead and shriveled loins there are now people numbering into the millions. . Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. He will send His power to strengthen me grant me peace of mind. You can see why God is so proud of them, and has a City waiting for them. The earsplitting words and soul-shaking message terrified them and they begged him to stop. carving it on the lining of their hearts. 26-31 If we give up and turn our backs on all we’ve learned, all we’ve been given, all the truth we now know, we repudiate Christ’s sacrifice and are left on our own to face the Judgment—and a mighty fierce judgment it will be! Don’t drag your feet. with the slate of their sins forever wiped clean. Watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God’s lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite. NIV and The Message Side-by-Side Bible: Two Bible Versions Together for Study and Comparison, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Sunlight/Grass Leather-Look, The Message: New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs--Personal-Size Edition, The Message Bible--soft leather-look, sky blue, The Message Large-Print Devotional Bible--soft leather-look, brown, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Brown/Saddle Tan Leather-Look. 8-10 Or look at it this way: We pay our tithes to priests who die, but Abraham paid tithes to a priest who, the Scripture says, “lives.” Ultimately you could even say that since Levi descended from Abraham, who paid tithes to Melchizedek, when we pay tithes to the priestly tribe of Levi they end up with Melchizedek. Those were the hard times! Hebrews 4:12 For the Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of the joints and arrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 1936) recounts: The Roman infantry used the machaira as its main battle sword. But instead he sacrificed himself once and for all, summing up all the other sacrifices in this sacrifice of himself, the final solution of sin. Discover (and save!) At the time, discipline isn’t much fun. In acts of blessing, the lesser is blessed by the greater. What he says goes. There is something sharp enough to penetrate through the deception and lies of the world. It was what he believed, not what he brought, that made the difference. Abraham did it by keeping his eye on an unseen city with real, eternal foundations—the City designed and built by God. 2 For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word [] they heard did not profit them, because [] it was not united by faith in those who heard. 3 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession; 2 [] He was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was in all His house. 24-28 By faith, Moses, when grown, refused the privileges of the Egyptian royal house. He knows perfectly well all the love you’ve shown him by helping needy Christians, and that you keep at it. By this time you ought to be teachers yourselves, yet here I find you need someone to sit down with you and go over the basics on God again, starting from square one—baby’s milk, when you should have been on solid food long ago! . Verses 12-13 in their context form a postscript to the argument of 3:7 - 4:11, providing extra motivation for the exhortation of 4:11. Only irresponsible parents leave children to fend for themselves. When he added, “I’m here to do it your way,” he set aside the first in order to enact the new plan—, carving it on the lining of their hearts.”. Why is the Bible often referred to as the word of God? 11-14 I have a lot more to say about this, but it is hard to get it across to you since you’ve picked up this bad habit of not listening. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. God means what he says. But that also means that he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins as well as the peoples’. Abortion will not create a wonderful future for me. We received the same promises as those people in the wilderness, but the promises didn’t do them a bit of good because they didn’t receive the promises with faith. 23 By an act of faith, Moses’ parents hid him away for three months after his birth. All rights reserved. Under this system, the gifts and sacrifices can’t really get to the heart of the matter, can’t assuage the conscience of the people, but are limited to matters of ritual and behavior. 3-7 God made that vow, even though he’d finished his part before the foundation of the world. They didn’t keep their part of the bargain. What he says goes. If some friends went to prison, you stuck by them. A large outer tent was set up. The murder of Jesus, unlike Abel’s—a homicide that cried out for vengeance—became a proclamation of grace. We’ll stay with it and survive, trusting all the way. He was quite explicit: “Vengeance is mine, and I won’t overlook a thing” and “God will judge his people.” Nobody’s getting by with anything, believe me. He is burdened for the spiritual well-being of his church. He’s actively cleaning house, torching all that needs to burn, and he won’t quit until it’s all cleansed. It won’t be long now, he’s on the way;    he’ll show up most any minute.But anyone who is right with me thrives on loyal trust;    if he cuts and runs, I won’t be very happy. (Hebrews 4:12) There are many Bibles on the market today. If they had, the worshipers would have gone merrily on their way, no longer dragged down by their sins. Hebrews 4:12-13 The Message (MSG) 12-13 God means what he says. Font Size. Hebrews 4:12-16 falls into two parts. Nothing they did bothered you, nothing set you back. 11-14 If the priesthood of Levi and Aaron, which provided the framework for the giving of the law, could really make people perfect, there wouldn’t have been need for a new priesthood like that of Melchizedek. There were those who, under torture, refused to give in and go free, preferring something better: resurrection. Version. Cancel. So let’s keep at it and eventually arrive at the place of rest, not drop out through some sort of disobedience. You well know how Esau later regretted that impulsive act and wanted God’s blessing—but by then it was too late, tears or no tears. Why, they’ve re-crucified Jesus! Proud member Because he honored God, God answered him. If they were homesick for the old country, they could have gone back any time they wanted. “Melchizedek” means “King of Righteousness.” “Salem” means “Peace.” So, he is also “King of Peace.” Melchizedek towers out of the past—without record of family ties, no account of beginning or end. 18-20 We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. | MP3 | RSS: Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. By that single offering, he did everything that needed to be done for everyone who takes part in the purifying process. 20 By an act of faith, Isaac reached into the future as he blessed Jacob and Esau. The law appoints as high priests men who are never able to get the job done right. We can't get away from it - no matter what. He’s treating you as dear children. He said, “I promise that I’ll bless you with everything I have—bless and bless and bless!” Abraham stuck it out and got everything that had been promised to him. Hebrews 4:12. Neither did Christ presume to set himself up as high priest, but was set apart by the One who said to him, “You’re my Son; today I celebrate you!” In another place God declares, “You’re a priest forever in the royal order of Melchizedek.”. If we believe, though, we’ll experience that state of resting. "God knows what's in your heart and thoughts." While we were children, our parents did what seemed best to them. Ᾰ For the Word of God is the all merciful Christ and Messiah, the first source and sustaining Login or Sign Up But instead of removing awareness of sin, when those animal sacrifices were repeated over and over they actually heightened awareness and guilt. Hebrews 4:12-13. He’s there from now to eternity to save everyone who comes to God through him, always on the job to speak up for them. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. But you need to stick it out, staying with God’s plan so you’ll be there for the promised completion. And now I want each of you to extend that same intensity toward a full-bodied hope, and keep at it till the finish. If that animal blood and the other rituals of purification were effective in cleaning up certain matters of our religion and behavior, think how much more the blood of Christ cleans up our whole lives, inside and out. Hebrews 4:12 12–13 God means what he says. What he says goes. God had a better plan for us: that their faith and our faith would come together to make one completed whole, their lives of faith not complete apart from ours. Nothing and no one is impervious to God's Word. Fields like that are burned, not harvested. He had his eye on the One no eye can see, and kept right on going. 3-5 The assigned task of a high priest is to offer both gifts and sacrifices, and it’s no different with the priesthood of Jesus. Hebrews 4:12-16 Exposition of Hebrews Sunday - PM Texas Corners Bible Church. By an act of faith, he kept the Passover Feast and sprinkled Passover blood on each house so that the destroyer of the firstborn wouldn’t touch them. He chose a hard life with God’s people rather than an opportunistic soft life of sin with the oppressors. - Hebrews 4:12" "Glory to God! If the penalty for breaking the law of Moses is physical death, what do you think will happen if you turn on God’s Son, spit on the sacrifice that made you whole, and insult this most gracious Spirit? Help each other out. Hebrews 4:12 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 12 For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to [ a]judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. "God's word is permanent" "Great imagery" 6-13 But Jesus’ priestly work far surpasses what these other priests do, since he’s working from a far better plan. of God himself is at rest. Grow up in Christ. 32-39 Remember those early days after you first saw the light? The “curtain” into God’s presence is his body. This makes Jesus the guarantee of a far better way between us and God—one that really works! They saw it way off in the distance, waved their greeting, and accepted the fact that they were transients in this world. Take the mercy, accept the help. 19-21 So, friends, we can now—without hesitation—walk right up to God, into “the Holy Place.” Jesus has cleared the way by the blood of his sacrifice, acting as our priest before God. Be like those who stay the course with committed faith and then get everything promised to them. What he says goes. When they heard the words—“If an animal touches the Mountain, it’s as good as dead”—they were afraid to move. 12For the word of God is alive and active.Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. David E. Thompson. Hebrews 1:1-4 Exposition of Hebrews Texas Corners Bible Church. 12-13 So don’t sit around on your hands! Unlike the other high priests, he doesn’t have to offer sacrifices for his own sins every day before he can get around to us and our sins. It wasn’t canceled at the time of Joshua; otherwise, God wouldn’t keep renewing the appointment for “today.” The promise of “arrival” and “rest” is still there for God’s people. That’s why blood, the evidence of death, is used so much in our tradition, especially regarding forgiveness of sins. In fact, it was a very short sword whose double-edged blade extended only about 18 inches. Priests descended from Levi are commanded by law to collect tithes from the people, even though they are all more or less equals, priests and people, having a common father in Abraham. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon's scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. Many contemporary Bibles have added, deleted and changed the original words so much so that it is a disgrace to those who treasure God's word. Make sure no one gets left out of God’s generosity. 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