From the recording The Hebrews Letter An Intimate Review
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Letter to the Hebrews
An Intimate Review
Pt 9
By Lawrence DeMetrius
In [Heb 12:1] the scribe notes that what satanic forces seek the most is the destruction of one’s FAITH in Yahweh’s Word. It is the one thing their influence cannot penetrate. Thus, they must work to persuade one to willingly relinquish it. [Jn 10:10; Eph 6:16; I Jn 5:4] After presenting examples of genuine FAITH expressed by past patriarchs, the scribe admonishes the Elect to follow suit by letting no one and no circumstance to diminish their FAITH writing,
Wherefore seeing we also are COMPASSED ABOUT with so great a cloud of WITNESSES, let us lay aside every WEIGHT, and THE SIN that doth so easily BESET us, and let us RUN with PATIENCE the RACE that is SET before us,
[Heb 12:1]
*compassed about Gk #4029 perikeimai (per-ikm-ahee) it means to lie all around, enclose, encircle, hamper, hang about or be bound with
*witnesses Gk #3144 martus (mar-toos) it is a judicial or general witness, martyr and record
*weight Gk #3591 ogkos (ong-kos) it is a bending and bulging massive load, burden or hindrance
*sin Gk #266 hamartia (ham-ar-tee-ah) it is an offence
*beset Gk #2139 euperistatos (yoo-per-is-tat-os) it is a well-standing around, competitor that successfully opposes a racer in every direction, one who keeps another from accomplishing a purpose, one frustrates a plan or purpose and sin in general
Per this scripture, the SIN that easily BESETS an Elect of GOD is UNBELIEF in HIS WORD.
*run Gk #5143 trecho (trekh-o) it means to walk or run hastily and with speed, swiftness of motion, urgency to quick action, hurry or rush
This refers to the mindset the Elect must maintain towards FAITH filled obedience to the Word of THE LORD. [Dan 12:3, 10; Mt 5:19; 13:8, 23; Jn 8:31, 32; II Tim 2:15; 3;16-18; Jam 1:21-25; Rev 3:8,10]
*patience Gk #5281 hupomone (hoop-om-an-ay) it is…
• endurance, which is…
o the fact or power of bearing pain and hardships
o the ability to continue despite fatigue, stress or adverse conditions
o stamina, lasting quality and duration
o trial or something endured, as a hardship
• constancy, which is…
o the quality of being unchanging or unwavering in purpose, love and loyalty
o invariableness, faithfulness and firmness of mind
o uniformity or regularity, as in qualities or conditions
• hope, which is…
o the feeling that what is wanted can be had, that events will turn out for the best and an instance of this feeling
o a person or thing in which expectations are centered
o to rely in or on something that is hoped for
o to look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence
o to believe, desire and trust in
• cheer, which is…
o a shout of encouragement, approval and congratulations
o something that gives joy, gladness, encouragement and comfort
LONGSUFFERING is a spiritual characteristic and fruit of the Holy Ghost that must be active in born-again believers. [Lk 21:19; Rm 2:7; Gal 5:22; 6:9; Jam 1:2-4, 12; I Pet 5:10; Rev 3:8, 10]
One’s FAITH in THE LORD will be tested not only for their own benefit but for a witness to all that oppose FAITH in THE LORD. [Mt 4:1-11; Jn 16:33; I Cor 10:13; I Pet 5:10]
*race Gk #73 agon (ag-one) it is a place of assembly, contests held there, an effort or anxiety
*set Gk #4295 prokeimai (prok-i-ma-hee) it means to lie before the view, be present to the mind and stand forth as an example or reward
In [Heb 12:2, 3] the scribe denotes HOW the Elect art to RUN writing,
LOOKING unto Jesus the AUTHOR and FINISHER of our FAITH; Who for JOY that was SET before Him ENDURED the CROSS, DESPISING the SHAME, and is SET down at the RIGHT HAND of the THRONE of God. For CONSIDER Him that ENDURED such CONTRADICTION of sinners against Himself, lest ye be WEARIED and FAINT in your MINDS.
[Heb 12:2, 3]
*looking Gk #872 aphorao (af-or-ah-o) it means to attentively consider
*author Gk #747 archegos (ar-khay-gos) it is a chief leader, captain and prince [Isa 9:6; Heb 2:10]
*finisher Gk #5047 teleiotes (tel-i-ot-ace) it is the state of mental or moral completeness, perfection and perfectness
*faith Gk #4102 pistis (pis-tis) it is…
• persuasion and credence
• moral conviction of a religious truth, the truthfulness of Yahweh or a religious teacher
• reliance upon Christ for salvation and constancy of such profession
• the system of religious truth based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ
*joy Gk #5479 chara (khar-ah) it is cheerfulness and calm delight
*endured Gk #5278 hupomeno (hoop-om-neh-o) it means to stay under or behind, remain, undergo, bear trials, have fortitude, abide, suffer, take patiently and persevere
When one fails to ATTENTIVLEY CONSIDER Christ and His experience, they forfeit the benefits thereof, which include salvation from the power and consequence of SIN. [Heb 11:6; Pro 1:7; 8:17-21; 35, 36; St Jn 3:19, 36; Rm 6:23; II Tim 2:24-26] ENDURED is what Christ did per His Passion at Calvary and all that led up to it. He ENDURED these things for the sake of all mortals, especially those who were predestined to become sons of GOD from the foundation of the world. [St Jn 3:16; I Jn 2:1, 2; Heb 2:9-18; St Jn 1:11-13; 6:37-40, 44, 45, 65; 8:47; 10:26; 17:9, 10; Rm 8:28-30]
*cross Gk #4716 stauros (stow-ros) it is…
• a stake or post set as upright
• a pole or cross as an instrument of capital punishment
• self-denial and exposure to mortal death
• figurative of the atonement of Jesus Christ
*despising Gk #2706 kataphroneo (kat-af-ron-eh-o) it is to think against and disesteem
*shame Gk #152 aischune (ahee-shoo-nay) it is disgrace
This is what Christ did against the SHAME others had toward Him not against Himself nor of His self-sacrifice at Calvary. [Mt 20:22, 23; 26:39, 42]
*right Gk #1188 dexios (dex-ee-os) it is the right side or hand as that which takes
*throne Gk #2362 thronos (thron-os) it is a stately seat, power and a potentate
*consider Gk #357 analogizomai (an-al-og-id-zom-ahee) it means to estimate and contemplate
*contradiction Gk #485 antilogia (an-tee-log-ee-ah) it is dispute, disobedience, gainsaying and strife
*wearied Gk #2577 kamno (kam-no) it means to toil, tire, faint and sicken
*faint Gk #1590 ekluo (ek-loo-o) it means to relax
This refers to keeping one’s mind from becoming lazy at continually receiving, believing and obeying Yahweh’s Word. [Jn 4:23, 24; 8:31, 32, 36; II Tim 2:15; 3:16-18; I Jn 2:21-26; 4:1-6; II Cor 4:3-7; 10:4,5]
*mind Gk #5590 psuche (psoo-khay) it is breath, spirit and the animal sentient principle only…referring to the natural human psyche [Mt 26:41; Rm 7:14-25]
This refers to mortal humanity in general. It is a natural desire for mortals to avoid painful sensations. The scribe notes at [Heb 12:4] that while the Elect are always at risk of suffering persecution due to their allegiance to Christ, most of them have not RESISTED unto blood in STRIVING against sin as have many in the past. [Mt 5:11, 12; 6:34; Jn 16:33]
*resisted Gk #478 antikathitemi (an-tee-kath-is-tay-mee) it means to set down troops against and withstand
*striving Gk #464 antagonizomai (an-tag-o-nid-zom-ahee) it means to struggle against
In [Heb 12:5-17] the scribe notes that while persecution can arise at any time due to one’s allegiance to Christ, some SUFFERING is prerequisite in order for Yahweh to establish certain degrees of HIS holiness within one’s spirit. [Jam 1:2-4; I Pet 1:16; 4:19] After expounding upon this revelation the scribe writes,
Wherefore LIFT UP the HANDS which hang down, and the feeble knees;
[Heb 12:12]
*lift up Gk #461 anorthoo (an-orth-o-o) it means to straighten up
*hands Gk #5495 cheir (khire) it is the hand and is figurative of power, means and an instrument
And MAKE STRAIGHT PATHS for your feet, lest that which is LAME be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
[Heb 12:13]
*make Gk #4160 poieo (poy-eh-o) it means to make and do
*straight Gk #3717 orthos (or-thos) it is right as rising, perpendicularly erect, horizontally level, honesty, uprightness and direct
*paths Gk #5163 trochia (trokh-ee-ah) it is a track, as a wheel-rut and a course of conduct
*lame Gk #5560 cholos (kho-los) it means halt, limping or cripple
FOLLOW PEACE with all men, and HOLINESS, without which no man shall SEE THE LORD:
[Heb 12:14]
*follow Gk #1377 dioko (dee-o-ko) per this statement…it means to pursue
*peace Gk #1515 eirene (i-ray-nay) it is peace and prosperity
*holiness Gk #38 hagiasmos (hag-ee-as-mos) it is purification, the state of purity and a purifier
*see Gk #3700 optanomai (op-tan-om-ahee) it means to gaze at with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable
LOOKING diligently lest any man FAIL of the GRACE of God; lest any root of BITTERNESS springing up TROUBLE you, and thereby many be DEFILED;
[Heb 12:15]
*looking Gk #1983 episkopeo (ep-ee-skop-eh-o) it means to oversee, beware and take the oversight [II Jn vs 7-11]
*fail Gk #5302 hustereo (hoos-ter-eh-o) it is to be late, inferior, fall short and be deficient
*grace Gk #5485 charis (khar-ece) it is…
• gratitude and graciousness as gratifying of manner and act
• divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in the life
*bitterness Gk #4088 pikria (pik-ree-ah) it is poison
*trouble Gk #1776 enochleo (en-okh-leh-o) it means to crowd in and annoy
*defiled Gk #3392 miaino (me-ah-ee-no) it means to sully, taint and ceremonially and morally contaminate
Lest there be any FORNICATOR, or PROFANE person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his BIRTHRIGHT. For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.
[Heb 12:16, 17]
*fornicator Gk #4205 pornos (por-nos) it is a…
• venal male or female prostitute
o venal (adj) it is being…
willing to sell one's influence, especially for a bribe
open to bribery or mercenary
able to be purchased by a bribe
characterized or associated with bribery
o prostitute (noun) it is a…
whore or harlot
woman or man who engages in sexual acts for money
person who willingly uses their talents or abilities in base and unworthy ways, usually for money
• a debauchee, which is a person who is addicted to excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
• a libertine, which is a whoremonger, one who is morally and sexually unrestrained and is figurative a freethinker in religious matters
*profane Gk #952 bebelos (beb-ay-los) it means heathenish and wicked
birthright Gk #4415 prototokia (pro-tot-ok-ee-ah) it is the state or fact of being the firstborn of children of the same parents, the legal system of inheritance or succession by the firstborn, specifically the eldest son
It was well-known from the time of Christ’s Ascension, that many false teachers would arise to promote erroneous Christian doctrines. Many of which endeavor to make merchandise of weak-minded Christians. These imposters are likened to SPIRITUAL PROSTITUES who do this evil work for filthy lucre wherever they can. [Mt 24:5, 7, 11, 23; II Pet 2:3; I Jn 2:18-28] They have no definitive code of ethical or moral conduct. The rule of thumb for them is, anything goes. In [Heb 12:18-29] the scribe reiterates that the Elect of latter days are graced with a gentler enforcement of Yahweh’s law of holiness then were generations of the past. Christ’s Passion at Calvary has given end-time believers an easier pass into divine REST. Of this the scribe writes,
But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels. To the general assembly and church of the Firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of men made perfect. And to Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant, and to the Blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
[Heb 12:22-24]
Those who obtain this REST through Christ have no need to seek another Way thereinto. [Heb 12:22-24; Mt 11:27-30; Lk 12:31, 32; Jn 10:1; 14:1-6, 27; Rm 14:17; Rev 3:7, 8] They have but to remain there by FAITH filled obedience to Yahweh. The scribe writes,
See that ye refuse not HIM that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from HIM that speaketh from heaven:
WHOSE voice then shook the earth: but now HE hath promised, saying, yet once more, I shake not the earth only, but also heaven:
And this word, yet once more, signifieth the removing of those that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God ACCEPTABLY with reverence and godly fear:
For our God is a consuming fire.
[Heb 12:25-29]
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