3 And one called to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts The Aramaic can be translated he found no place of restoration.. So then let's also run the race that is laid out in front of us, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us. Hebrews 12:1 (TMBA) So this "partaking of God's holiness" stands in contrast to the "few days" of this life, with a view to which earthly fathers generally educate their sons. Hebrews 12:1 (GW) and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of. Yehudim in Moshiach 12:1 (OJB) "Generation by men is carnal, by God is spiritual" [BENGEL]. The main verb in Heb 12:13 is the hortatory subjunctive let us run in v. 2. and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God! 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. Then we will be able to run lifes marathon race. "Oh, happy the servant for whose improvement his Lord is earnest, with whom he deigns to be angry, whom He does not deceive by dissembling admonition" (withholding admonition, and so leading the man to think he needs it not)! . Hebrews . is often used in classical Greek literature for heirs who have the rights of succession (to a throne). His form as God, wherein He is equal to the Father, without doubt the ungodly shall not see; for it is only 'the pure in heart who shall see God'" [AUGUSTINE]. let us have grace--"let us have thankfulness" [ALFORD after CHRYSOSTOM]. and the sin we so easily . As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. 14 The Lord will have mercy on Israel and will let them be his chosen people once again. Since we are surrounded by so many examples [of faith], we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. 22, 23. to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church--The city of God having been mentioned, the mention of its citizens follows. Father of spirits--contrasted with "the fathers of our flesh." C. Keep focused on Jesus always because He endured. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us # 12:1 Or "get rid of every arrow tip in us." The implication is carrying an arrow tip inside, a wound that weighs us down and keeps us from running our race with freedom. And isnt it true that we respect our earthly fathers even though they corrected and disciplined us? Mount Sion--antitypical Sion, the heavenly Jerusalem, of which the spiritual invisible Church (of which the first foundation was laid in literal Zion, John 12:15 , 1Peter 2:6 ) is now the earnest; and of which the restored literal Jerusalem hereafter shall be the earthly representative, to be succeeded by the everlasting and "new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven" ( Revelation 21:2-27 ; compare Hebrews 11:10 ). Verse(s) 1 2 3 . 1Therefore, 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. most afflicted. as of things . None but the holy could appreciate the holy God, none else therefore shall abide in His presence. 26The earth was rocked at the sound of his voice from the mountain, but now he has promised, Once and for all I will not only shake the systems of the world,[, but also the unseen powers in the heavenly realm![, 27Now this phrase once and for all clearly indicates the final removal of things that are shaking, that is, the old order,[, 29For our God is a holy, devouring fire![. Strip down, start runningand never quit! Or dont turn your back on the speaker., For the God who spoke on earth from Sinai is the same God who now speaks from heaven. This verse teaches that we have already entered into the festival of angelic bliss through Jesus Christ. 15. lest any . For the sake of the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, ignoring its shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (3) "Whereby we may serve God," suits the English Version "grace" (that is Gospel grace, the work of the Spirit, producing faith exhibited in serving God), but does not suit "thankfulness." The second sub-section contains three paragraphs: 1824, 2527 and 2829. This is inside the walls of present-day Jerusalem. No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. But peace and holiness go together; there can be not right peace without holiness. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. He desires you to the point of laying down his life and being God for all eternity to be with you. Because he never lost sight of where he was headedthat exhilarating finish in and with Godhe could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. 24. new--not the usual term (kaine) applied to the Christian covenant ( Hebrews 9:15 ), which would mean new as different from, and superseding the old; but Greek, "nea," "recent," "lately established," having the "freshness of youth," as opposed to age. Hebrews 12:1 (HNV) So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. Verses 1-11 The persevering obedience of faith in Christ, was the race set before the Hebrews, wherein they must either win the crown of glory, or have everlasting misery for their portion; and it is set before us. One single act has often the greatest power either for good or for evil. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. $124.99. Tears are no proof of real repentance ( 1 Samuel 24:16 1 Samuel 24:17 ; contrast Psalms 56:8 ). For if we have never once endured his correction it only proves we are strangers[, 9And isnt it true that we respect our earthly fathers even though they corrected and disciplined us? By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. The same word which is heard in the Gospel from heaven, will shake heaven and earth ( Hebrews 12:26 ). June 2018 be turned out of the way--( Proverbs 4:27 ); and, so missing the way, lose the prize of "the race" ( Hebrews 12:1 ). 92% positive over last 12 months. Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV) 4. not yet resisted unto blood--image from pugilism, as he previously had the image of a race, both being taken from the great national Greek games. And make sure no one lives with a root of bitterness. Please try again soon. Plus; Bible Study Tools. Hebrews 12:1 (YLT) Be this as it may, to deny that Christ's atonement is truly a propitiation, overthrows Christ's priesthood, makes the sacrifices of Moses' law an unmeaning mummery, and represents Cain's sacrifice as good as that of Abel. Hebrews 12:1-29 . Compare "Nevertheless afterward," &c. Hebrews 12:11 , with the "afterward" here. that might be touched--palpable and material. Still the phrase, "spirits of just men made perfect," not merely "just men made perfect," may favor the reference to the happy spirits in their separate state. speaketh unto you--as in a dialogue or discourse, so the Greek, implying God's loving condescension (compare Isaiah 1:18 ). The revelation he gave them was only a fragment at a time, building one truth upon another. We are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses (the heroes of faith in chapter 11). He saw the joy ahead of him . For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you wont grow weary and lose heart. exercised thereby--as athletes exercised in training for a contest. Let us throw off any sin that holds on to us so tightly. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. English Version expresses the sense well. All rights reserved. No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Compare Note, godly." For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. I think ALFORD wrong in restricting "the Church of the first-born written in heaven," to those militant on earth; it is rather, all those who at the Judge's coming shall be found written in heaven (the true patent of heavenly nobility; contrast "written in the earth," Jeremiah 17:13 , and Esau's profane sale of his birthright, Hebrews 12:16 ); these all, from the beginning to the end of the world, forming one Church to which every believer is already come. So long as it is hidden under the earth it cannot be remedied, but when it "springs up," it must be dealt with boldly. So consider carefully how Jesus faced such intense opposition from sinners who opposed their own souls. Study how he did it. the prophet is most likely using a metaphoric term for the worlds systems (finance, military, governments, religious, etc.). See also. He is love ( 1 John 4:8 1 John 4:16 ); yet there is another side of His character; God has wrath against sin ( Hebrews 10:27 Hebrews 10:31 ). And now he is sitting at the right side of Gods throne. 3Think about Jesus example. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, 2keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame and has sat down at the right hand of Gods throne. The breastplate worn by the high priest over his heart with its precious stones was a miniature scale model of the New Jerusalem. . Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. 3Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you wont become weary and give up. November 1, 2016. Genesis 25:34 graphically portrays him. 2. He does so by the use of the main verb let us run which has the phrase with perseverance (endurance) fronted before the verb for emphasis. Falling away from Christ is the fruit of preferring the delights of the flesh, to the blessing of God, and the heavenly inheritance, as Esau did. Fort Worth, Texas. Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19. Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, leaving behind all the weight of the sin which surrounds us, let us run with patience the race that is set before us. The language is framed to apply to profane despisers who wilfully cast away grace and seek repentance (that is, not real; but escape from the penalty of their sin), but in vain. Betraying a contumacious spirit of unbelief ( Hebrews 3:12 ), as "faint" implies a broken-down, weak, and desponding spirit. those things that are shaken--the heaven and the earth. without which--Greek, "apart from which." 16. fornicator--( Hebrews 13:4 , 1Corinthians 10:8 ). But he accepted the shame as if it were nothing because of the joy that God put before him. His were tears of vain regret and remorse, not of repentance. They must not despond and sink under trials, nor fret and repine, but bear up with faith and patience. 6. He shed tears, not for his sin, but for his suffering the penalty of his sin. Hebrews 12:1 TPT. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. was used in classic Greek literature for civic festivals and celebrations which drew people from all parts of the empire and included all the various social classes. The things made in the former sense do not remain; the things of the new heaven and earth, like the uncreated God, "shall REMAIN before God" ( Isaiah 66:22 ). Hebrews 12:1. His word now is the prelude of the last "shaking" of all things ( Hebrews 12:27 ). Hebrews 12:1 (NCV) Isaiah's Vision of the Lord. paths--literally, "wheel tracks." 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