Hebrews 7:23-28

Hebrews 7:23-28
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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Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- Chapter XXII, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- Book I, Chapter 3, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
- From the Geneva Notes.
  - "The Levitical priests offered sacrifice after sacrifice, first for themselves, and then for the people. Christ offered not for himself, but for others, not sacrifices, but himself, not repeatedly, but once. This should not seem strange, he says, for they are weak, but this man is consecrated as an everlasting Priest, and that by an oath."
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  - "It is hard to keep ourselves pure, so as not to partake the guilt of other men's sins. But none need be dismayed who come to God in the name of his beloved Son. Let them be assured that he will deliver them in the time of trial and suffering, in the time of prosperity, in the hour of death, and in the day of judgment."
- From Wesley's Notes.
  - "He died once; he intercedes perpetually."
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  - "Another proof of superiority; the Levitical priests were many, as death caused the need of continually new ones being appointed in succession. Christ dies not, and so hath a priesthood which passes not from one to another."
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
  - "Instead of the daily offering for himself and others, Christ made but one offering, himself, when he died upon the cross. This offering was complete when he, as the high priest, ascended into the Holy of Holies above to intercede for the sins of his people. The perfect high priest had offered the perfect sacrifice and had dedicated the new and better covenant."
Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary, Hebrews 7:23-28, Amy L.B. Peeler, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
  - "This priest will bring to fruition the long awaited hope for a New Covenant. From his vantage point as One living in the presence of the living God, he can affect a heart change that will allow humans to draw near to God as well."
- "Is My Religion Better Than Yours?" Jaime Clark-Soles, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Includes discussion questions. Video: "An Interfaith Tour."
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching commentary and sermon illustrations, Stan Mast, 2015.
  - "The high priestly work of Jesus is not only past; it is also present. His sacrifice saves us completely, once and for all."
- Commentary, Hebrews 7:23-28, Scott Shauf, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
  - "While of major interest in the first century, most Christians today do not think much about the nature of the priesthood. Amidst this comparison, however, the author makes some very important statements about how Jesus accomplished human salvation."
- "First Thoughts on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 22, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  - "Hebrews is similar to John in seeing the old as no longer valid, but as once having been given by God."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "Christ's Superior Priesthood," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- Hebrews 7:23-28, "Wandering But Not Lost," Stanley N. Olson, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1985.
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).
- Bamberger, Henry, "New Light on the High Priest," Journal of Ecumenical Studies, 1981.
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- Ellingworth, Paul, "The Unshakable Priesthood: Hebrews 7.24," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1985.
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- Jorgensen, Janyce C., "Between Text and Sermon: Hebrews 7:23-28," Interpretation, 2003. (See also, "Hebrews," issue focus of Interpretation, 2003.)
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- MacLeod, David J., "Christ, the Believer's High Priest: An Exposition of Hebrews 7:26-28," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2005.
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- McNair, Bruce, "Luther, Calvin, and the Exegetical Tradition of Melchisedec," Review and Expositor, 2004.
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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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- 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.
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- Olson, Stanley N., "Wandering But Not Lost," Word & World, 1985. (Section on this text begins on page 431.)
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- Peterson, Robert A., "'Though All Hell Should Endeavor to shake': God' Preservation of His Saints," Presbyterion, 1991.
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- Rowell, J.B., "Our Great High Priest," Bibliotheca Sacra, 1961.
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- Songer, Harold S., "A Superior Priesthood: Hebrews 4:14-7:28," Review and Expositor, 1985.
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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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- Wright, Stephen Hamilton, "Reconciled with Atonement," The Living Pulpit, 2007. (See also "Atonement," issue focus of The Living Pulpit, 16.2, 2007.)
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Sermons:
With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 25, 2015, 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.
Drama:
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 7:25, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Hebrews 7:25, 26. The Cyber Hymnal.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
  - For You I Am Praying
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Study Links and Resources for the Book of Hebrews