In chapter 3, the writer is comparing Jesus to Moses. Since the book was written to Jewish Christians, a comparison to Moses is very important. Moses was a very important figure in Judaism. He delivered the people, he brought forth the covenant with God(the ten commandments), and he spoke directly to God. When the writer says that Jesus is counted with more glory than Moses, this really hit home with the readers.
vs3 For He has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, by just so much as the builder of the house has more honor than the house. vs4 For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.
The writer refers to the "House of God." In vs 6 he states "but Christ was faithful as a Son over His house - whose house we are..." We are part of that household if we have followed his commandments and are in Christ. The writer then gives a warning in vs 12 Take care, brethren, that the not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God."
The writer encourages the reader to encourage one another so that none may fall away. Just as God punished the Israelites by wandering in the wilderness for 40 years, God will punish those who are disobedient in this age.
Hebrews 4
About Me
- Amy Jo
- It is simple really, I am me. I am a mother of a very bright 9 year old son, who very much wants to be president of the United States. I am a special education teacher in a middle school setting. Most of my students are mainstreamed with learning disabilities. I try to stay positive at all times but like everyone I have my moments. I am laid back and get along with most people but I will stand up for what I believe and for myself. ok that is the nutshell.
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"God will punish those who are disobedient in this age."
What about a new born child that has not come to know God or right or wrong? & then dies. Are they being punished?
NO a new child just born is sinless. This passage is talking about those that are accountable for doing what they know is right. The Israelites were God's people in the old testament and because of disobedience had to wander in the wilderness, likewise, if we, as Christians, are disobedient we will have to suffer the consequences of our actions.
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