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Hebrews 13:1-16
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | Comparative World Scriptures from United
Communities of Spirit:
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| Similitude I, Shepherd
of Hermas.
(c.145) |
| Exegetical
Fragments. (scroll down to XXXVII) Irenaeus (c 180) |
| 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." |
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| 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." |
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| From Wesley's
Notes.
| "Brotherly love is explained in the
following verses." |
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| 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." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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"First
Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 14, 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." |
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Blogging toward Sunday,
Jo Bailey Wells,
Theolog:
The Blog of The Christian Century. |
Commentary, Hebrews 13:1-2, Amy E. Steele, The African American
Lectionary, 2008.
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"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." |
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"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. |
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"Chain of
Command(s)," Expository Essay,
Dr. William R. Long.
| "Sometimes, and believe me I know,
the offering of praise and thanksgiving is impossible for us. Other
things just chase away all our breathing space, all our ability to be
grateful for life. But this is our ambition, our hope, our longing--to
praise God and do good to those with whom we come in contact." |
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"First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Uniting
Church Anniversary, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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| Articles & Background:
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"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?" |
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"'O
Jerusalem, Jerusalem,' The Holy City," Peter Walker, Sojourners,
September/October 2000.
| "Belief in the city's holiness
has sometimes been used to legitimate unholy action." |
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| 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.
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PDF (See also,
"Hebrews," issue focus of Interpretation, 2003.) |
| 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.
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PDF (See also,
"Hebrews," issue focus of Interpretation, 2003.) |
| Wollenberg, Bruce, "Guest List," The Christian Century,
2007.
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"God's
Promises for You: I Will Never Leave You nor Forsake You," the Rev.
Allen Hunt, Day 1, 2007. |
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"Does God Make a
Difference?" Dr. Luis Palau, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday
Evening Club. |
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"Remember," Lori
Claudio, Day 1, 2001. |
| "A
Sermon on Hebrews 13:8," Geerhardus Vos, in Kerux: The
Online Journal of Biblical Theology. |
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| With Children:
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"Jesus Never
Changes," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. |
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"Some People Have
Welcomed Angels as Guests," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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Hebrews 13:6,
Hebrews 13:16, Memory Verse Coloring/Activity Page, MSSS. |
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| Drama: |
| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Hebrews 13:7-8, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds. |
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Aware,
Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net. Check for printing
permissions at right-hand side of destination page. |
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