Hebrews 13:1-16

Hebrews 13:1-16
(Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16)
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Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, 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Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- Similitude I, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
- Chapter XIV, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
- Chapter XXVI, On Prayer, Tertullian (c. 199)
- II.20, IV.20, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- From the Geneva Notes.
  - "He comes to the second table of the law, the sum of which is charity, especially toward strangers and such as are afflicted."
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  - "The design of Christ in giving himself for us, is, that he may purchase to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works; and true religion is the strongest bond of friendship."
- From Wesley's Notes.
  - "Brotherly love is explained in the following verses."
- On Obedience to Pastors (Hebrews 13:17). Sermon by John Wesley.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
  - "Hospitality is a duty often emphasized in the New Testament. Here it assumes the form of receiving stranger saints. Often they were driven from their homes by persecution, and the church elsewhere was wont to open its homes to them."
Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, Amy L.B. Peeler, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
  - "Hebrews 13 can read like a list of rules -- do this and don't do that -- but it also includes some vital and enduring theological truths."
- Commentary, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 | Danny Quanstrom | Pastor, Hastings Church of the Nazarene | A Plain Account, 2016
  - "I'm wondering, and I don't have any way to actually verify this, but I'm wondering if expectations like these end up feeling legalistic to those who don't live by them?"
- Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- Commentary, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, Erik Heen, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
  - "From Hebrews' perspective, the truth is that we are all sojourners in a land that does not belong to us but, ultimately, to God."
- Bread for the World Commentary, David J. Frenchak, 2013. (pdf.)
  - "Contentment is the operative outcome, and love of material things does not produce contentment."
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, David Lull, 2013, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  - "In our lives, churches, communities, and nations, where do you see active 'mutual love'?"
- "Following," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2013.
  - "There are times when Christian faith calls us to strike out and blaze new trails; there are times when it calls us to stay on the well-worn path."
- Commentary, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, Bryan J. Whitfield, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
  - "How do we go about living as Christians in a society where we find ourselves increasingly on the margins?"
- "First Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 15, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  - "These few verses offer us snippets of what Christian community meant. It wasn't a holy huddle of worshippers scared for their lives and totally obsessed with religious rituals. It was a community which expressed and shared love and in that context praised God - obviously because God is a God who reaches out in love and compassion."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montrea
- Commentary, Hebrews 13:1-2, Amy E. Steele, The African American Lectionary, 2008.
  - "We never know to whom we are talking, whom we are welcoming or tuning away, to whom we are offering a much needed embrace or a cold shoulder."
- "Christian Marriage and Public Policy," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Marriage," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006.
- "Love and Sanctity," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- "First Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Uniting Church Anniversary, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "Building a Place for Hospitality," Christine D. Pohl, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
  - "Hospitality quickly takes on earthy dimensions?buildings, beds and blankets, pots and pans?as we share our place, make use of what is available, or create new places. How can we sustain personal, small-scale places of welcome along with more institutionalized expressions of care?"
Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Brueggemann, Walter, "A Chance for the Center to Hold," The Christian Century, 1992.
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- Jones, Peter Rhea, "A Superior Life: Hebrews 12:3 - 13:25," Review & Expositor, 1985.
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- Nelson, Richard D., "'He Offered Himself,' Sacrifice in Hebrews," Interpretation, 2003. (See also, "Hebrews," issue focus of Interpretation, 2003.)
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- Omar, A Rashied, "Embracing the 'Other' As An Extension of the Self: Muslim Reflections on the Epistle to the Hebrews 13:2," Anglican Theological Review, 2009.
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- Reynolds, Thomas E., "Welcoming without Reserve? A Case in Christian Hospitality," Theology Today, 2006.
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- Stevenson-Moessner, Jeanne, "The Road to Perfection - An Interpretation of Suffering in Hebrews," Interpretation, 2003. (See also, "Hebrews," issue focus of Interpretation, 2003.)
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- Walker, Peter W.L., "Jerusalem in Hebrews 13:9-14 and the Dating of the Epistle," Tyndale Bulletin, 1994.
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- Willis, Timothy M., "'Obey Your Leaders': Hebrews 13 and Leadership in the Church," Restoration Quarterly, 1994.
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- Wollenberg, Bruce, "Guest List," The Christian Century, 2007.
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Sermons:
- "God's Promises for You: I Will Never Leave You nor Forsake You," the Rev. Allen Hunt, Day 1, 2007.
- "Remember," Lori Claudio, Day 1, 2001.
- "A Sermon on Hebrews 13:8," Geerhardus Vos, in Kerux: The Online Journal of Biblical Theology.
With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 17, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," September 1, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 and Yonderfel's Castle by Jean Gralley.
- "Jesus Never Changes," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
- "Some People Have Welcomed Angels as Guests," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- Hebrews 13:6, Hebrews 13:16, Memory Verse Coloring/Activity Page, MSSS.
Drama:
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Hebrews 13:7-8, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
Hymns and Music:
- Abraham Journeyed to a New Country, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, BUNESSAN 5.5.5.4 D (?Morning Has Broken?), A hymn for the church?s ministry with immigrants.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Faithful God, You Sent Your Spirit, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (?Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing?), ?May we see Christ in the stranger, Breaking bonds of race and fear.?
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Hebrews 13:5, 8, 14, 15. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
  - For You I Am Praying
  - Let Every Lamp Be Burning
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Study Links and Resources for the Book of Hebrews