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Hebrews 1:1 - 2:12
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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. Chapter 2.
  • 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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Chapter XXXVI of The First Epistle to the Corinthians, Clement of Rome (ca. 96).
  • Chapter VI of the Epistle of Barnabas. (ca. 130)
  • Similitude V.6, Similitude IX.14, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
  • Chapter 10, Apology for the Christians, Athenagoras of Athens. (c 177)
  • II.XXX.9, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • Chapter IX, Chapter XIV, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
  • Chapter XI, Exhortation to the Greeks, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • I.4, V.6, VI.7, VI.10, VII.10, VII.16, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • II.9, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 208)
  • IV.34, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
  • I.II.5-8, I.V.1, II.VIII.3, III.II.4, III.III.5, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
  • V.IV, VIII.XII, VIII.XXXIV, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
  • Epistle LXVI -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 254)
  • Part 10, On the Incarnation of the Word, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318.
  • From the Geneva Notes. Chapter 2.
    • "The purpose of this epistle, is to show that Jesus Christ the Son of God both God and man is that true eternal and only Prophet, King and High Priest, that was shadowed by the figures of the old law, and is now indeed exhibited of whom the whole Church ought to be taught, governed and sanctified."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary. Chapter 2.
    • "We never can be thankful enough that God has in so many ways, and with such increasing clearness, spoken to us fallen sinners concerning salvation. That he should by himself cleanse us from our sins is a wonder of love beyond our utmost powers of admiration, gratitude, and praise."
  • From Wesley's Notes. Chapter 2.
    • "The angels do not inherit all things, but are themselves a portion of the Son's inheritance, whom they worship as their Lord."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). Chapter 2.
    • "The Son is the last and highest manifestation of God (Mt 21:34, 37); not merely a measure, as in the prophets, but the fulness of the Spirit of God dwelling in Him bodily (Joh 1:16; 3:34; Col 2:9). Thus he answers the Jewish objection drawn from their prophets. Jesus is the end of all prophecy (Re 19:10), and of the law of Moses (Joh 1:17; 5:46)."
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891. Chapter 2.
    • "In Christ we have a tangible, visible representation of the substance of God. We see God in him. "He that hath seen me hath seen the Father" (John 14:9)."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Hebrews 1:1-4, Erik Heen, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
  • Sermon Starter, Stan Mast. Inlcudes illustrations. Center for Excellence in Preaching, Calvin Seminary, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
  • Commentary, Hebrews 1:1-4, Amy L.B. Peeler, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
    • "Many religious and ethnic communities have intricate celebrations for the declaration of a new family member's name."
  • Commentary, Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12, Scott Schauf, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
    • "Perfection here is not about sin or morals or anything else regarding his character -- it is about Jesus perfectly fulfilling his role in salvation, a role which requires him to enter the full human experience."
  • Commentary, Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12, Pentecost 18, Bryan J. Whitfield, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
    • "In the city of Macon, Georgia, the Harriet Tubman African-American Museum honors the memory of the 'Black Moses,' the best-known conductor on the Underground Railroad..."
  • "First Thoughts on Passages on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 18, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "...Hebrews holds together a profound image of Jesus as God's very reflection with a very earthy and human figure just like us. That reinforces also our understanding of God and of the spiritual life not as something from or in another world, but as something which fully enters the here and now of flesh and blood."
  • "We See Jesus," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2009.
    • "The concept of incarnation is an affirmation that Jesus really and truly does show us what God is like. When we look at Jesus, we see him embracing the ones nobody else would embrace. We see him confronting the religious people with the falseness of their self-righteousness. We see him forgiving sinners and restoring people to their right mind. And we see him freely and joyfully playing with children!"
  • "No Kings (or heirs to the throne)," Russell Rathbun, The Hardest Question, 2011.
    • "Isn't the narrative of a venerable God enough?"
  • "First Thoughts on Passages on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Christmas Day 2, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Our ultimate trust is in God amid all adversity. Dealing with deep seated fears, whatever their mythology, is a way of liberating people."
  • Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12, Proper 27B, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12), Christmas, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Hebrews 1:1 - 2:4, Roger Hahn, Voice Bible Studies, Christian Resource Institute.
    • "Lack of concern, apathy, lack of intense commitment is the plague of our churches and our lives. There will come a time in the drifting when it is too late to anchor the soul again. The current will have become swift and our lack of concern will have let us drift past the point of return."
  • "Christ Made Perfect through Suffering," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
  • "Hebrews 2:3-4 and the Sign Gifts," by Daniel B. Wallace, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary.
    • "All in all, Hebrews 2:3-4 seems to involve some solid inferences that the sign gifts had for the most part ceased. Further, it offers equally inferential evidence of the purpose of the sign gifts: to confirm that God was doing something new."
• 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).
  • Abrahams, Samuel P., "Toward a Balanced Perspective of Creation," Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center, 1995.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Bartholomew, Christine R, "Living by the Word: Mark 10:2-16, Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12," The Christian Century, 2009.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Black, David Alan, "Hebrews 1:1-4: A Study in Discourse Analysis," Westminster Theological Journal, 1987.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Borchert, Gerald L., "A Superior Book: Hebrews," Review and Expositor, 1985.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Brawley, Robert L., "Discoursive Structure and the Unseen in Hebrews 2:8 and 11:1: A Neglected Aspect of the Context," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1993.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Brock, S.P., "Hebrews 2:9B in Syriac Tradition," Novum Testamentum, 1985.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Cockerill, Gareth Lee, "Heb 1:1-14, 1 Clem. 36:1-6 and the High Priest Title," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1978.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • DeYoung, Kevin, "Divine Impassibility and the Passion of Christ in the Book of Hebrews," Westminster Theological Journal, 2006.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Guthrie, George H., and Russell D. Quinn, "A Discourse Analysis of the Use of Psalm 8:4-6 in Hebrews 2:5-9," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 2006.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Harmon, Steven, "Between Text & Sermon: Hebrews 2:10-18," Interpretation, 2005.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Mackie, Scott D., "Confession of the Son of God in the Exoridum of Hebrews," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2008.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • MacLeod, David J., "The Finality of Christ: An Exposition of Hebrews 1:1-4," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2005.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Mbiti, John, "The Encounter of Christian Faith and African Religion," The Christian Century, 1980.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Miller, Donald G., "Why God Became Man: From Text to Sermon on Hebrews 2:5-18," Interpretation, 1969.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Mitchell, Alan C., SJ, "The Use of PREPEIN and Rhetorical Propriety in Hebrews 2:10," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1992.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Neyrey, Jerome H., S.J., "God, Benefactor and Patron: The Major Cultural Model for Interpreting the Deity in Greco-Roman Antiquity," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2005.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Oberholtzer, Thomas Kem, "The Eschatological Salvation of Hebrews 1:5 - 2:5," Bibliotheca Sacra, 1988.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Patterson, Richard D., "Parental Love As a Metaphor for Divine-Human Love," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 2003.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Peterson, Robert A., "Apostasy in the Hebrews Warning Passages," Presbyterion, 2008.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Pierce, Brian J., O.P., "The Children Teach Us," The Living Pulpit, 2003.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Rhee, Victor (Sung-Yul), "Christology and the Concept of Faith in Hebrews 1:1-2:4," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2000.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Rogers, John B., "Between Text and Sermon: Hebrews 1:1-4," Interpretation, 2003.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Schenck, Kenneth L., "A Celebration of the Enthroned Son: The Catena of Hebrews 1," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2001.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Scott, J. Julius, Jr., "ARCHEGOS in the Salvation History of the Epistle of the Hebrews," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1986.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Smothers, Thomas G., "A Superior Model: Hebrews 1:1-4:13," Review and Expositor, 1985.
      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
  • Wallace, David, "The Use of Psalms in the Shaping of a Text: Psalm 2:7 and Psalm 110:1 in Hebrews 1," Restoration Quarterly,
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Sermons:
• With Children:
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 22B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • "The Neglected Gift," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
  • "By His Own Mighty Word He Holds the Universe Together," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
• Drama:
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Hebrews 1:1-2, Hebrews 1:14, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Hebrews 1:1, 3, 6, 11, 14; 2:7, 9, 10. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!
    • Fairest Lord Jesus
    • God Has Spoken by His Prophets
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
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