Hebrews 13:1-16
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit:
- 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, 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 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."
- 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, 2007.
- "But mutuality demands that I not simply play host; and of course it takes two to be strangers. Perhaps I need to 'play' guest so as to enable the full mutual exchange?"
- 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.
- "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."
- "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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-
Commentary,
Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, Bryan J. Whitfield, Preaching This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- Articles & Background:
-
"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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"Building a Place for Hospitality," Christine D. Pohl,
(other resources at)
"Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
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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.
- Brueggemann, Walter, "A Chance for the Center to Hold,"
The Christian Century, 1992.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Jones, Peter Rhea, "A Superior Life: Hebrews 12:3 -
13:25," Review & Expositor, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Nelson, Richard D.,
"'He Offered Himself,' Sacrifice in Hebrews," Interpretation,
2003.
(See also,
"Hebrews," issue focus of Interpretation, 2003.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - 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.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Reynolds, Thomas E.,
"Welcoming without Reserve? A Case in Christian Hospitality,"
Theology Today, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Stevenson-Moessner, Jeanne,
"The Road to Perfection - An Interpretation of Suffering in Hebrews,"
Interpretation, 2003.
(See also,
"Hebrews," issue focus of Interpretation, 2003.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Walker, Peter W.L., "Jerusalem in Hebrews 13:9-14 and
the Dating of the Epistle," Tyndale Bulletin, 1994.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Willis, Timothy M., "'Obey Your Leaders': Hebrews 13
and Leadership in the Church," Restoration Quarterly, 1994.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Wollenberg, Bruce, "Guest List," The Christian Century,
2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Brueggemann, Walter, "A Chance for the Center to Hold,"
The Christian Century, 1992.
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
- "God's Promises for You: I Will Never Leave You nor Forsake You," the Rev. Allen Hunt, Day 1, 2007.
- "Does God Make a Difference?" Dr. Luis Palau, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club.
- "Remember," Lori Claudio, Day 1, 2001.
- "A Sermon on Hebrews 13:8," Geerhardus Vos, in Kerux: The Online Journal of Biblical Theology.
- With Children:
- "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.
- 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):
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