Today's Verses: Hebrews 12:1-2 (ESV)
Jesus, Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and wsin which clings so closely, and xlet us run ywith endurance the race that is zset before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, awho for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising bthe shame, and cis seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
w See Eph. 4:22
x See 1 Cor. 9:24
y See ch. 10:36
z ch. 6:18
a Luke 24:26; Phil. 2:8; [Isa. 53:11]
b Ps. 22:6, 7; 69:19; Isa. 53:3
c ch. 1:3
The writer of this book seeks to show that the priesthood of Christ is far superior to the priesthood of those who came before Him. Verses 1 and 2 of Chapter 12 follow a list of those who bore witness to the coming of Christ the Messiah--- the Old Testament prophets. The writer then urges us to look to Jesus and walk in His footsteps.
Today's Comments: The Bible Reader's Companion looks at Christian life like a relay race. Those who have come before us in faith have passed the baton to us. And, we see Jesus as having started the race for us; but He is also at the finish line, as well. And, The Bible Knowledge Commentary suggests that we, as Christians should run the race with perseverance, setting aside the sin that hinders us and fixing our sights on the perfecter of our faith, Jesus Christ.
Hymn of the Day: FOR ALL THE SAINTS - William How, 1823–1897
Bishop William W. How wrote the text of “For All the Saints” in 1864, for use in the Anglican church liturgy commemorating All Saints Day. It was originally titled “Saints Day Hymn—Cloud of Witnesses—Hebrews 12:1.”
For all the saints who from their labors rest,
who Thee by faith before the world confessed,
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might;
Thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight;
and Thou, in darkness drear, their one true light:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
thru gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Osbeck, Kenneth W.: Amazing Grace : 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Kregel Publications, 1990, S. 334
Jesus, Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and wsin which clings so closely, and xlet us run ywith endurance the race that is zset before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, awho for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising bthe shame, and cis seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
w See Eph. 4:22
x See 1 Cor. 9:24
y See ch. 10:36
z ch. 6:18
a Luke 24:26; Phil. 2:8; [Isa. 53:11]
b Ps. 22:6, 7; 69:19; Isa. 53:3
c ch. 1:3
The writer of this book seeks to show that the priesthood of Christ is far superior to the priesthood of those who came before Him. Verses 1 and 2 of Chapter 12 follow a list of those who bore witness to the coming of Christ the Messiah--- the Old Testament prophets. The writer then urges us to look to Jesus and walk in His footsteps.
Today's Comments: The Bible Reader's Companion looks at Christian life like a relay race. Those who have come before us in faith have passed the baton to us. And, we see Jesus as having started the race for us; but He is also at the finish line, as well. And, The Bible Knowledge Commentary suggests that we, as Christians should run the race with perseverance, setting aside the sin that hinders us and fixing our sights on the perfecter of our faith, Jesus Christ.
Hymn of the Day: FOR ALL THE SAINTS - William How, 1823–1897
Bishop William W. How wrote the text of “For All the Saints” in 1864, for use in the Anglican church liturgy commemorating All Saints Day. It was originally titled “Saints Day Hymn—Cloud of Witnesses—Hebrews 12:1.”
For all the saints who from their labors rest,
who Thee by faith before the world confessed,
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might;
Thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight;
and Thou, in darkness drear, their one true light:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
thru gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Osbeck, Kenneth W.: Amazing Grace : 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Kregel Publications, 1990, S. 334
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