“endurance based on a Person, not on circumstances”
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I encourage you to look at the passage in Hebrews before you read this Blog entry. What do you see in the text yourself? What questions come to your mind? How would you interpret what the writer says? After even a few minutes examining and thinking about the text you will be much better prepared to evaluate the comments in the Blog.
A Stick and A Carrot
When we began our discussion, someone pointed out that this passage contains the same language as earlier in Hebrews. Like the pastor’s pattern in chapter 6, this passage follows a stern warning with comforting encouragement. The “stick” of warning (Hebrews 6:4-8 and 10:26-31) paves the way for the “carrot” of reassurance (Hebrews 6:9-12 and 10:32-39). This was a good example of the value of studying a biblical book in its entirety, even over the course of several months. Seeing that kind of repeated pattern gives us a clear idea of what was foremost on the writer’s mind. Continue reading