Hebrews 12:18-29

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible -  KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit: Heaven.
  • Chapter IX, Exhortation to the Greeks, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • Chapter I, On The Veiling of Virgins, Tertullian (c. 205)
  • Chapter XVI, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
  • VI.XXVII, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
  • X.11, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
  • VI.LXX, VII.XXIX, VIII.V, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
  • XII.20, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
  • IX.10, Ecclesiastical History: Martyrs of Palestine, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
  • VIII.11, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "Now he applies the same exhortation to the prophetic and kingly office of Christ compared with Moses, after this sort.  If the majesty of the law was so great, how great do you think the glory of Christ and the gospel is? This comparison he declares also particularly."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "Under the gospel all may come with boldness to God's presence."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
    • "The whole Old Testament shows that those who refused to listen to God's message delivered by men did not escape. How can those escape then who refuse to listen to God's own Son?"
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • "First Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 13, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Ultimately our image of God reflects what we value most and, simultaneously, our image of God reinforces what we value most."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "Mount Zion," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Hebrews 12:18-29, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "In the push and pull of the world, how do we best find the energy to change and to persist in such a change?"
  • "Don't Fear, But Be Warned!" Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long. Part 2.
  • "The Unbreakable Kingdom," analysis and reflections by Lori A. Cornell at Sabbatheology by The Crossings Community of St Louis.
    • "We rely on, worship, and then we proclaim to the world the One who cannot be touched, seen, or experienced—except through his promise."
  • "The New Heavens and the New Earth," Charles G. Dennison, in Kerux: The Online Journal of Biblical Theology (Reformed).
    • "Have we Christians lost sight of the goal of our redemption? Is our vision blurred? obscured? diverted so that we are not looking where we should?"
• Articles & Background:
• Articles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
  • Durnbaugh, Donald F., "Go Forth in Faith: Qualities of Faith From Hebrews 11-12," Brethren Life and Thought, 1990. Image Browse - PDF
  • Jones, Peter Rhea, "A Superior Life: Hebrews 12:3 - 13:25," Review & Expositor, 1985. Image Browse - PDF
  • Oberholtzer, Thomas Kem, "The Failure to Heed His Speaking in Hebrews 12:25-29," Bibliotheca Sacra, 1989. Image Browse - PDF
• Reviews:
  • Son, Kiwoong, Zion Symbolism in Hebrews: Hebrews 12:18-24 as a Hermeneutical Key to the Epistle. Paternoster, 2006. Review by Martin Karrer, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Review: Herbert W. Bateman IV, ed., Four Views on the Warning Passages in Hebrews, Kregel, 2007. Review by Felix H. Cortez, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
• Sermons:
  • "Grumbling or Gratitude: Expressions in the Wilderness," Dr. Roberta Hestenes, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1993.
• With Children:
• Drama:
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, Hebrews 12:22, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Hebrews 12:14, 24. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • My Faith Looks Up to Thee
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• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Hebrews