#hebrews-12

[andallshallbewell]

[akonoadham]

[walkswithmyfather]

‭‭2 Timothy 3:14-17 (NIV)‬‬. “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

‭‭Hebrews 4:12 (ESV)‬‬. “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”

“The Question of Inerrancy” by In Touch Ministries:

“Do you believe that all of the Bible is true?”

“Have you ever wondered about the supposed inconsistencies critics point out in the Bible? Such things might leave you questioning how to tell what’s truly God’s Word and what isn’t. The answer is simple: God is the final authority. The Sovereign of the universe had no trouble keeping His Word pure. As 2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial.”

Reading the Bible as a whole document reveals that each part is consistent with every other. God allowed for writers’ differences in viewpoint and background, which at times can give the appearance of discrepancy. But further study always reveals how the various parts fit together. Consider, for example, the gospels’ different angles on a story. Writing to Jewish people, Matthew emphasizes history and the fulfillment of messianic prophecy. John tells a love story about a Savior willing to die for the world. While both authors traveled in Jesus’ company, their perspectives differed. Yet in the fundamentals, they and the other two writers are consistent.

It is critical for believers to trust in the inerrancy of the Scriptures. A flawed book could only be the product of man’s hand, but the Bible is the authoritative Word of God. His Spirit did the talking, no matter whose hand wrote the message.”

[wiirocku]

Hebrews 12:28-29 (ESV) - Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.

[soaringeaglesingingjoy]

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us,

Hebrews 12:1 AMP

https://bible.com/bible/1588/heb.12.1.AMP

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Surrounded by a Cloud of Witnesses

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, let us run with endurance the race that is set before us — Hebrews 12:1 | Legacy Standard Bible (LSB) Legacy Standard Bible Copyright ©2021 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. Cross References: Romans 13:12; 1 Corinthians 9:24; 1 Corinthians 9:26; Galatians 2:2; Ephesians 4:22; Ephesians 4:25; Philippians 1:30

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Who are “the cloud of witnesses” mentioned in Hebrews 12:1?

[just-an-enby-lemon]

Okay, I just found out that historically Mary was between fourteen and fiteen yo when the archangel Gabriel gave her the pregnancy news. My whole Jesus is somewhat real on Good Omens so how did THAT conversation went made me actually more curious now because it's not only Good Omens Gabriel gives bonkers news to a human but Good Omens Gabriel gives bonkers news to a teenager.

[jesus-is-lord-and-savior]

looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

(Hebrews 12:2, ESV)

[just-bible-musings]

I recently learned that in Ancient Judea (like, during Jesus' time on Earth), a disciple was supposed to follow his rabbi so closely that the dust that the rabbi kicked up while walking would get on the disciple's feet.

This got me thinking about the foot-washing scene (John 13:1-17), which is something I never fully understood. The usual interpretation is that, since Jesus acted as a servant to His disciples, we should act as servants to our fellow Christians (or fellow man). And this is true! Jesus says as much: "If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet." (vs. 14)

But now I'm thinking, there was a lot more to it than that.

Imagine you're one of the 12. Maybe you're Peter, the disciple who always tried so hard and got rebuked so often (and uplifted, too, but if I was Peter, the rebukes would stick in my memory more). You've been following Jesus this closely and calling Him "rabbi." One night, after you and the other 11 have dinner with Jesus, your Master suddenly gets up, fills a bowl with water, wraps a towel around His waist, and starts washing everyone's feet. He gets to you (remember, you're Peter), and starts washing your feet. Washing off the dust that is symbolically supposed to cover your feet. What would you be thinking?

I'd probably be thinking Jesus was sick of me and trying to get rid of me.

Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?... Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. John 13:6, 8a

I always thought Peter sounded scared here, but never understood why until now.

Jesus goes on to explain that He needs to wash them to make them clean. Following Jesus is supposed to make you clean, not dirty. Peter wants Jesus to wash his head and hands, too. Jesus replies, "...He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit..." (vs 10). I understand this to mean that Jesus is saying He only needs to wash what is dirty. I've sometimes heard it said that Jesus doesn't get rid of everything that you think is wrong with you- just the stuff that He can't use. I wonder sometimes if that's what He meant in verse 10.

But what I find most interesting about this passage is that Jesus washed their feet the night before His crucifixion. A disciple is supposed to follow a rabbi everywhere and get as dirty as the rabbi gets. So if self-sacrifice is a requirement for Christian living, why would Jesus wash their feet the night before His own sacrifice?

I think Jesus was saying, "This is the one thing I do that you cannot."

A Christian may or may not have to die for their faith one day, but only Jesus could die for our sins.

[adrond]

I drew this coloring page for the kids in church. You dan download the free PDF from my blog. Coloring Pages for Kids by Mr. Adron: Hebrews 12:2 Print And Color Page, Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus (coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com)

[jewishcissiekj]

yeah man whatever idek what gender is (new pronouns dropped)

[akonoadham]

[geminiagentgreen]

Hebrews 12:4-13:

God Disciplines His Children

4 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says,

“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,

and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,

6 because the Lord disciplines the one he loves,

and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”

7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? 8 If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. 9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live! 10 They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. 11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13 “Make level paths for your feet,” so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.

[walkswithmyfather]

Hebrews 4:12 (NASB) . “For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.”

“The Living Word” By In Touch Ministries:

“Through the Bible, God speaks personally to His children.”

“The Bible is the most amazing book ever written. God used human beings to record His thoughts and words in writing so that others could know Him (2 Peter 1:20-21). The One who spoke the universe into existence still speaks just as powerfully through the pages of the Bible that you hold in your hands.

At the moment of salvation, believers receive the Holy Spirit, and lines of communication with the Lord are established. Then, whenever the Scriptures are read, children of God can hear His voice, and the Spirit enables them to understand and put into practice what they have heard.

The Bible isn’t just a good book that’s filled with comforting words; Scripture is effective and always achieves God’s purpose (Isaiah 55:10-11). Today’s passage describes it as “active and alive,” and 1 Thessalonians 2:13 tells us the Word of God is “at work in you who believe.” This book has the power to change our life if we will believe the Lord and do what He says.

God uses the Bible to transform us from the inside out. Before reading Scripture, ask Him to help you hear and understand what He’s saying. As you believe and obey, your spiritual hearing will become more acute, and your time in the Word will become an intimate conversation with the Lord.”

[wiirocku]

Hebrews 12:2 (NLT) - We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now He is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.