Tuesday, 19 February 2019

…partly while you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while you became companions of those who were so treated; Hebrews 10:33

The author now adds on to the previous thought which asked the reader to remember when they “endured a great struggle with sufferings.” He then describes that by saying, “partly while you were made a spectacle.” The words literally read, “being on display in the theater.” The verb is theatrizó, and it is only found here in the Bible.… Read the rest

Monday, 18 February 2019

But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: Hebrews 10:32

The author now changes from words of warning to words of encouragement. This is something he has done before. He tells of the perils associated with the issue at hand, and then he encourages his audience concerning it.… Read the rest

Sunday, 17 February 2019

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:31

This takes the reader back to the previous verses. In verse 10:27, it speaks of “a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries” who have willfully rejected the knowledge of the truth.… Read the rest

Saturday, 16 February 2019

For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. And again, “The Lord will judge His people.” Hebrews 10:30

The word “For” is given to support what was just said concerning those who trample the Son of God underfoot, count the blood of the covenant a common thing, and insult the Spirit of grace.… Read the rest

Friday, 15 February 2019

Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace? Hebrews 10:29

The translation of these words makes it sound like the words, “Of how much,” qualify the word, “worse.” But rather, they qualify the whole first clause –

Of how much, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy of worse punishment…?… Read the rest