Hebrews Chapter Ten Verses 26-31

HEBREWS CHAPTER TEN VS 26-31 (USING KING JAMES STUDY TEXT, STUDY BOOK WILL REFERENCE A DIFFERENT VERSION FOR READING)

Heb 10:26  For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 

Heb 10:27  But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 

Heb 10:28  He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 

Heb 10:29  Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? 

Heb 10:30  For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 

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

Main Point: Heb 10:26  For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins .. Heb 10:31  It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. 

12. Explain what it means to “sin deliberately.” Compare 1Jn 5:16-17; Numbers 15:27-31; and Psalm19:12-13. 1Jn 5:16  If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. 1Jn 5:17  All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. 

 Num 15:27  And if any soul sin through ignorance, then he shall bring a she goat of the first year for a sin offering.  Num 15:28  And the priest shall make an atonement for the soul that sinneth ignorantly, when he sinneth by ignorance before the LORD, to make an atonement for him; and it shall be forgiven him. Num 15:29  Ye shall have one law for him that sinneth through ignorance, both for him that is born among the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them. Num 15:30  But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people. Num 15:31  Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him. 

 Psa 19:12  Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.  Psa 19:13  Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.

There is sin by ignorance or sometimes an act of uncharacteristic behavior. Then there is the embracing of sin. Sin that is practiced without regard to its implications (toward us AND toward God)

13. Describe what we are doing to God when we sin deliberately (29). “trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?”  -  This description unveils a very personal relationship that God establishes. It also sets the bar for conduct within the covenant. Jesus gave it all up for us to bring us to the Father. It was an action initiated by the Father. Those facts make it pure, righteous, and merciful. To not practice faithful living is a slap to their faces.

14. What promise does God make in verses 30-31?

Certain judgment for those who practice sin and disregard His gift (as lined out in 29).

 Additional:
26) sin deliberately G264 - ham-ar-tan'-o

Perhaps from G1 (as a negative particle) and the base of G3313; properly to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), that is, (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin: - for your faults, offend, sin, trespass.

Note: Cross reference 9:26 – the word sin in 9:26 is used within the context of “put away” or cancelled (ham-ar-tee'-ah). It illustrates the context of the sinner’s heart. One sin is forgiven (cancelled) the other is not ham-ar-tan'-o.

Deliberately (willingly) – 1596 - Adverb from the same as G1595; voluntarily: - wilfully, willingly.

29) Trample under foot – 2662 -From G2596 and G3961; to trample down; figuratively to reject with disdain: - trample, tread (down, underfoot).

Profaned -2839 Probably from G4862; common, that is, (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane: - common, defiled, unclean, unholy.

Insulted-1796 - From G1722 and G5195; to insult: - do despite unto.

Hebrews Chapter Ten Verses 19-25

HEBREWS CHAPTER TEN VS 19-25 (USING KING JAMES STUDY TEXT, STUDY BOOK WILL REFERENCE A DIFFERENT VERSION FOR READING)

Heb 10:19  Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 

Heb 10:20  By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 

Heb 10:21  And having an high priest over the house of God; 

Heb 10:22  Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 

Heb 10:23  Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 

Heb 10:24  And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 

Heb 10:25  Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. 

Main Point: 22  Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, 23  Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; 24  And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25  Not forsaking the assembling…. but exhorting

8. What is the basis for our confidence? (Just what he has been arguing.) This more perfect priest Jesus, who himself sacrificed blood to seal a covenant with God and us through Him. THAT is where our confidence is. He has confirmed the limited scope of the old covenant. It could not take away sins and it could not perfect the conscience before God (in regards to sin).

9. How are we to draw near to God? Explain all the terms in verse 22:
a true heart: These two words carry the meaning of: true in the sense of being truthful, also, not “concealing” – heart in the sense of mind (thoughts) and emotion. Does this mean that we have nothing to hide from God? Or, does it mean we can be fully honest with God with our shortcomings?
full assurance of faith: to carry out fully (in evidence), a persuasion-credence-or moral conviction. This explains the attitude of our approach. Faith is the catalyst of our confidence. This is a physical manifestation of our belief.   

hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience: Ceremonially (figuratively) washed – from a “hurtful” moral consciousness. Evil in this sense is not a personal characteristic as much as it is just something that works against us. If we shed the old law of deed/accusation and approach God with an honest heart, He will help us. This changes the former perception that sin permanently separates the soul from God.

bodies washed with pure water: A physical directive with figurative implications. Certainly the word washed could easily remind us of baptism…..it means to fully bathe. The extended definition implies a physical effort to remain “clean”….free from sin and its negative affect on our relationship with God.

10. There are a number of reasons the bible teaches that God’s people are to assemble together. What is the main reason for assembling in the text?
“provoke unto love and to good works” – incite agape love and beautiful toil

“exhorting” – calling, imploring

These characteristics require a specific closeness and a knowledge of each other’s needs.

11. Explain the phrase, “as you see the day approaching.” What is “the day?”  -The word used for day is fairly generic and within the context suggests that Christians should encourage each other to meet. …exhorting (imploring)….as you see the day drawing near.

Additional:

19) confidence (boldness) – G3954 From G3956 and a derivative of G4483; all out spokenness, that is, frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication assurance: -

Root words mean - ”every” and “utterance”

22) full assurance G4136 _ From G4135; entire confidence: - (full) assurance.

Root word - From G4134 and G5409; to carry out fully (in evidence), that is, completely assure (or convince), entirely accomplish:

Note that these two words carry two meanings. The first covers speech, the second covers actions. Both are absolute in their full coverage.

Hebrews Chapter Ten Verses 11-18

HEBREWS CHAPTER TEN VS 11-18 (USING KING JAMES STUDY TEXT, STUDY BOOK WILL REFERENCE A DIFFERENT VERSION FOR READING)

Heb 10:11  And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: 

Heb 10:12  But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; 

Heb 10:13  From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. 

Heb 10:14  For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. 

Heb 10:15  Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before, 

Heb 10:16  This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; 

Heb 10:17  And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. 

Heb 10:18  Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. 

Main Point: The writer extends his argument that the old system of sacrifice was a reminder of sin to the one making the sacrifice and to God. Within this new covenant, ONE sacrifice will bring FREEDOM from sin/iniquities and the remembrance or judgment associated with it!

5. Explain what is better about the work of Christ than the work of the high priest under the old law, according to this passage: (Per the last section) – Those whose will is directed by God will be sanctified. The writer is again proposing the authority of God “the right hand of God”. This is  the foundation for a perfected offering “offered one sacrifice for sins for ever”.  Those that are purified (14), who have God’s “laws” written on their hearts, have the assurance of freedom from sin (take away sins) by personal actions, and the natural consequences that were once associated with the law of sin (I remember no more). A system of law is simply not designed to accomplish that.

6. In verse 16, the writer quotes Jeremiah 31 for the second time. What do you believe is the writer’s main purpose for using this quotation in this text? Not dissimilar to the previous reasoning. This statement clearly explains the intent for this covenant….to capture the heart. It encompasses mind body and spirit. It cleanses and frees the soul from the specter of guilt. Unlike the law that requires man to recompense to God for misdeeds, this new covenant requires the soul to gain a clearer understanding of God as a father and merciful provider. It should be understood that people throughout history understood what it meant to have their hearts captured by God….but it did not happen out of compulsion, rather, it was by considering God honestly and thoughtfully. The law set a very narrow view of God for many. Others saw justice that convicted. Some saw this justice as a beautiful testimony because of its sureness (David). People like David had God written on their hearts because of what they believed about God, not because of the law.

7. What does it mean that God would write his law on our hearts and minds? As a reference, read PS.51. This Psalm is a song of a repentant heart. More importantly, it is a reaffirmation of a trust and reliance on God and His mercy. Repentance is good. Trust is yet even more important. David tells God, “bring me back….make me whole again”. David understands the foundation of having God as a father and not a foe. More importantly, he desires God….this is not just a Psalm of compulsion, but one driven by love.

Additional:

11) take away -4014 -From G4012 and G138 (including its alternate); to remove all around, that is, unveil, cast off (anchor); figuratively to expiate: - take away (up).

Verse 11 “take away” is even more complete than the verse 4 reference.

14) sanctified: G37 - From G40; to make holy, that is, (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate: - hallow, be holy, sanctify.

(roots- “an awe-ful” thing, sacred)

Same as verse 10

18) remission (forgiveness) – G859 - From G863; freedom; (figuratively) pardon: - deliverance, forgiveness, liberty, remission.