The reason I take to be, that the apostle meets the Jewish believer where he is, as much as possible giving credit for what was really true in the Old Testament saints, and so in the Jewish mind. Ye have need of patience Having so great a fight of sufferings to pass through, and they of so long continuance. This exhortation is a good summary of the whole message of Hebrews. It is continually cleansing us from all sins. 1. What mountain in the Old Testament so much speaks of grace, of God's merciful interference for His people when all was lost? That is often true of Christian life. . It may then be stated summarily, in few words, unless I am greatly mistaken, that the word should always be translated "covenant" in every part of the New Testament, except in these two verses; namely, Hebrews 9:16-17. This means that Jesus not only shows us the way to God but also when we get there introduces us to his very presence. Accordingly he now turns to set forth the contrast between the weakness and the unavailingness of the Jewish sacrifices, which, in point of fact, only and always brought up sins again, instead of putting them away as does the sacrifice of Christ. Here, too, he begins to introduce what a. priest does, that is, the exercise of his functions. 37 For, "But my righteous[ b] one will live by faith. Hence the apostle applies the type distinctly now, as far as the "order" of the priesthood goes. There is a regulation of the Royal Navy which says: "No officer shall speak discouragingly to another officer in the discharge of his duties." Paul writes about the peace one has with God through His grace: Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. may so far have sensible evidence of what exists now; but it is only God who can tell me that He in the beginning caused to be that which now is. [5.] Then comes a total change: God takes up the matter Himself, acting in view of man's sin; but in Jesus, in the very Messiah for whom the Jews were waiting, he has put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself, and has accomplished this mighty work, as admirably befitting the goodness of God, as it alone descends low enough to reach the vilest man, and yet deliver him with a salvation which only the more humbles man and glorifies God. 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. Observe, There is a kind of sanctification which persons may partake of and yet fall away: they may be distinguished by common gifts and graces, by an outward profession, by a form of godliness, a course of duties, and a set of privileges, and yet fall away finally. All within the kingdom rejoiced.In the meantime, the princess had again been incarcerated because the court's judgment had not been executed. Lastly, he points "to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better than Abel:" the assurance that the earth shall be delivered from its long sorrow and slavery. There we find these two facts. We belong to the holiest of all, and we act upon it, if we iet rightly, when we worship God; nay, when we draw near to God in prayer at all times. He is labouring for this, and with divine skill accomplishes it, by the testimonies of their own law and prophets. Not Yet a Member? At the heart of Christianity there remains for ever a threat. "For how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation?" What, then, is man's actual estate? ", But again the solemn notice of Jehovah's oath is enlarged on. This is of the deepest importance. He only removes obstructions, and maintains our communion with Himself; surely this ought to settle every question for the believer. (i) He stresses the achievement of Jesus. Hebrews 10:36, NASB: For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. "A body you have prepared for me," really means, "You created me that in my body and with my body I should do your will." Such is the true sense of the passage. The reason appears to be, because he is going to tell us of the Old Testament saints. Do you not discern in this striking combination the distinctive features of Christianity? Then you may bless God that He has so blessed you, and given you to know as true of yourself that which, if not so known, effectually prevents one from having the full joy and bearing the due witness as an unworldly and simple-hearted servant of Christ here below. To exhort one another, to exhort ourselves and each other, to warn ourselves and one another of the sin and danger of backsliding, to put ourselves and our fellow-christians in mind of our duty, of our failures and corruptions, to watch over one another, and be jealous of ourselves and one another with a godly jealousy. "Be mindful of those in bonds, as bound with them; and of those which suffer adversity." They had met that situation with gallantry and with honour; and now, when they were in danger of drifting away, the writer to the Hebrews reminds them of their former loyalty. This epistle insists on the blood of Christ, making all to turn on that efficacious work for us. In the pit was a post, and those victims, who were so executed, were tied to the post. For if they could have been perfect sacrifices that had put away the sins then would they not have ceased to be offered? Show 12 24 36 per page Preaching Use Your Head 5 24 2030 Tozer on August 7th, 2018 - Preaching Use . And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works ( Hebrews 10:24 ): And so that's as we're together exhorting each other for a greater love and good works. "Every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: but this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins, for ever sat down on the right hand of God." Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me) to do, thy will, O God." Jesus Christ has made the way whereby we can come into the presence of God and fellowship with Him.And so, "Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,". But winter came and the campaign had to be suspended. 3. Hey, you're not calling the shots! That is to say, let us remember that we are Christians not only for our own sake but also for the sake of others. That after ye have done the will of God - That is, in bearing trials, for the reference here is particularly to afflictions.Ye might receive the promise - The promised inheritance or reward - in heaven. This He has done, and done with. Hebrews 3:6; Hebrews 4:16; Hebrews 10:19). Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching ( Hebrews 10:25 ). For assuredly if Jewish children honoured their father and mother on legal grounds, much more ought Christian children on grounds of grace. Totally forgiven through Him, accepting this new covenant that God has established, your sins are completely put away. For there is seen not only the proof that the Messiah is the One whom God pronounced by an oath "a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec," but the glorious seat He has taken at the right-hand of God is now worked into this magnificent pleading. He is all the way through, interwoven in all of the types, in all of the shadows, in all of the books. Over a month, we're looking at verses 19 to 25. it has been said that a saint is someone in whom Christ stands revealed; we can seek ever to incite others to goodness by showing them Christ. New Living Translation Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will. He requires also profession or confession, for it is not true faith except it shows itself before men. Let him learn his error. The apostle concludes with declaring his good hope concerning himself and these Hebrews, that they should not forfeit the character and happiness of the just, and fall under the brand and misery of the wicked (Hebrews 10:39; Hebrews 10:39): But we are not, c. as if he had said, "I hope we are not of those who draw back. It is the honourable character of just men that in times of the greatest affliction they can live by faith they can live upon the assured persuasion they have of the truth of God's promises. The shadow, it's not the substance. So I don't know how we can do any more than we are every night of the week around here and during the day, but anyhow . And again, The Lord shall judge his people. And almost all things are according to the law purged with blood; and without shedding, of blood is no remission. The cleansing of our heart occurs when we receive our pardon and we are deemed pure by God. 10:32-39 Remember the former days. The prophet tells his people that if they hold fast to their loyalty, God will see them through their present situation. "For every high priest is constituted to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. And they baked it into bread and offered it unto God.Finally, I could offer the peace offering, which was communion. As to the outer man also, we must learn to what we are called now. They may be in neighbourhoods where the social status has come down; and the members who have remained faithful to them would be as much embarrassed as delighted if the poor people in the area came flooding in. They may be cleansed from guilt, from filth, from sinful fear and torment, from all aversion to God and duty, from ignorance, and error, and superstition, and whatever evils the consciences of men are subject to by reason of sin. On the other hand, the priests, Aaron's family, among the sons of Levi, "have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham." From the description we have in the scripture of the nature of God's vindictive justice, Hebrews 10:30; Hebrews 10:30. This was the very thing that these Jewish Christians were shrinking, from, if not rebelling against. Thus Melchisedec, "whose descent is not of Aaron nor of Levi," like Jesus, "received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises!" My sins have been put away. He presses them to perseverance, by telling them that this is their distinguishing character and will be their happiness; whereas apostasy is the reproach, and will be the ruin, of all who are guilty of it (Hebrews 10:38; Hebrews 10:39): Now the just shall live by faith, c. Had he merely referred to the covenant ( i.e. Now it is evident that in the Old Testament the distinction was not made between flesh and spirit in the way in which we have it brought out in the general doctrine of Christianity. Jesus alone. To what then are we come? By doing this they would do Gods will and eventually receive what He promised, namely, an eternal reward (Hebrews 1:14; Hebrews 3:14; Hebrews 9:15; Matthew 6:19). For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect. The wisest man is a fool in the sight of God; and the strongest man is weak in the moment of temptation. (4) Patience should be exercised in order to win the crown of life. But they had to be taken care of before I could have fellowship with God. Thus the apostle closes this most striking and precious epistle, brimful to overflowing with that which had an especial and very touching interest to a Jew, but nevertheless needed as certainly by us, and as rich in instruction for us in this day as for those at any time that has passed away. "The worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins." He may infer that there must be; but he never can say that there is. And the apostle shows that we need not only a perfect pattern in the walk of faith, but chastenings by the way. Coming to the Father through the blood of Jesus Christ, I can enter into the Holy of Holies. The "confession" here is our trust in God's promises, of what God eternallyaffords the believer. The only effective sacrifice is the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It is the assembly composed of certain individuals that make it up, regarded either as brethren, as in the second chapter ("In the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee"), or as the church of the first-born ones, as in Hebrews 12:1-29, persons who drew their title from Christ the first-born Heir. Thus it is evident that the introduction of the last trial of Abraham was of all possible moment to every one that stood in the place of a son of Abraham. Isn't that glorious? NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: Hebrews 10:1-10 1For the Law, since it has only a shadow of the good things to come and not the very form of things, can never, by the same sacrifices which they offer continually year by year, make perfect those who draw near. A new covenant shows that the other must have thereby become old, and therefore is decaying and ready to vanish away. THE THREAT AT THE HEART OF THINGS ( Hebrews 10:26-31 ). Having once settled these great things between God and our souls, we must be stedfast and immovable. Here the meaning is the saving of one's daily life (He 10:32-39). There remains no other sacrifice for your sins. (iii) Jesus is the one person who can really cleanse. But this man [Jesus Christ], after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God ( Hebrews 10:12 ); It's complete. In point of fact the English translators did not know what to make of the matter; for they give sometimes one, sometimes the other, without any apparent reason for it, except to vary the phrase. I refer to the fact just to exemplify on the one hand the true bearing of the epistle, and what I believe will be discovered in it, and on the other hand to guard against the mistake of importing into it, or trying to extract from it, what is not there. There was also a drink-offering, which consisted of a quarter of a hin of wine. The letter of Hebrews was written to answer just that question. He that possesses the one must not eschew the other. There is this purging. But the apostle lets them know that if they understood their true blessing, this was the very part of it that was inseparably bound up with their present nearness to God, as set forth typically by the central and most important rite of the Jewish system. By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; And having a high priest over the house of God; Let us draw near with a true heart full of assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Here observe, A natural state is a dark state, and those who continue in that state meet with no disturbance from Satan and the world; but a state of grace is a state of light, and therefore the powers of darkness will violently oppose it. 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. We must bear in mind that Melchisedec was a man like any other. In the beginning ofHebrews 11:1-40; Hebrews 11:1-40 we are told what faith is. So here he tells them to "follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: looking diligently lest any man lack the grace of God." By abandoning meeting together, believers can drift away and cease to thrive. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God." StudyLght.org. No other seat was suitable to such a One. We can understand, therefore, both the delicacy that thus entreated them, and the meaning of the added words, "for also in few words I have written to you." It is called the Septuagint. What comes in between the two? For whom it may be is another thing, of which he will speak by-and-by. Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me) to do thy will, O God." This one simple act to hear and or read with your heart the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and believe and trust you will receive the gift of faith that comes from God our Father (Romans 10:17 Salute all your leaders, and all the saints. Heaven, therefore, by man's own conviction, must be arrayed in justice against earth because of sin, But the day is coming when Israel shall be no more rebellious, and the nations shall be no longer deceived, and Satan shall be dethroned from his bad eminence, and all idols shall flee apace, and God shall be left the undisputed and evidently Most High, the possessor of heaven and earth. A man is ill. A bottle of medicine is prescribed for him. I have no access to God. You cannot come to God by the first covenant.There are always those who want to come to God on their terms. I could now be made one with God. This section is meant to inspire Christians to be confident, courageous, and uplifted in living out their faith. My trespasses have been put away. For the law maketh men priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath which was since the law, a Son perfected (or consecrated) for ever." First of all, "Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: in burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure. How happy is the man whose sins and iniquities, God said, I will remember no more. Thus does the apostle reason on it: "For if the blood of bulls and goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh" (which the Jew would not contest): "how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to do religious service to the living God? Thus the Pentateuch and the Psalms bore their double testimony to a Priest superior to the Aaronic. "But Christ being come a high priest of good things to come, by the better and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this creation, nor by blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood entered in once into the holies, having obtained eternal redemption." But meanwhile, confessedly, the Spirit of God directs attention, not to the exercise, but to the order of the Melchisedec Priest. At first sight every one may have been surprised, especially those that read the New Testament in the language in which God wrote it, at the double meaning of the word which is here translated "covenant." (2.) I am alienated from God. "Who needeth not daily," therefore says He, "as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's." Now the apostle, having given this general account of the way by which we have access to God, enters further into the particulars of it, Hebrews 10:20; Hebrews 10:20. If we live by faith, and die in faith, our souls will be safe for ever. For these very features did Judaism despise the gospel. Hebrews 10:36 "For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise." King James Version (KJV) < Previous Verse Next Verse > View Chapter Hebrews 10:36 Context "Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God;" a simple but a most sublime truth, and one that man never really found out that we are entirely dependent on faith for after all. (i) Sin is to trample Christ under foot. God furnishes the grace; you must exercise it. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. (ii) Sin is the failure to see the sacredness of sacred things. This proves that the city of the heavenly Jerusalem does not mean the church, because here they are certainly distinguished from each other, which therefore completely settles all the argument that is often founded on Abraham's looking for a heavenly city. The business of religion was to bring a man into a close relationship with God and that is what these sacrifices could never do. (4.) The answer is, by sacrifice. Have patience; He has a few more yet to save. "Your identification with Christianity really cost you a lot," and it did. He first brings us into the joy and nearness of His presence. They knew they had possessions that no man could take away, the enduring substance in heaven. "The priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. Next, it is a " counting of the blood of the covenant an unholy thing .". There are two kinds of sacrifice to which we are now called. It is impossible that they could actually take away your sins. and made it still more manifest and heinous. Why should His saints be carried away with questions about meats and drinks? The greater part of the affections of the Christian are drawn out toward our Saviour by all this scene of sin and sorrow through which we are passing on to heaven. 5 . He says that these things are a pale shadow. If one lives by faith during times of duress, then he will receive reward from God. In the most admirable manner he proves that this was what God was all along waiting for. It may be observed, too, that the Holy Ghost appears but little in this epistle. The encouragement to persevere 10:32-39. They do not believe that God called all things into being. 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