Hebrews 12:5-14

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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  • 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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Epistle VII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
  • From the Geneva Notes.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  • 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.
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • "God our Father," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
  • "The Joyfulness of the Long-Distance Runner," Expository Essay, Hebrews 12:1-7, Dr. William R. Long. Part 2.
    • "The life of faith is one for the long haul and is not one for those who easily faint or lose heart."
• Articles & Background:
  • "Success and Failure: They Have the Same Problems," Thomas F. Fischer, Ministry Health.
    • "Indeed, the greatest measure of ministry is not how successful we've been but how we've dealt with failure. Perhaps we've focused too much on the expectation of glory in ministry and not enough on the experience of what ministry really can be."
  • "Principles of Christian Suffering (Outline)," Thomas F. Fischer, Ministry Health.
• 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
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• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, Hebrews 12:6, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Hebrews 12:14. The Cyber Hymnal.
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