Helps From Hebrews - Only The Word

ImLrs FROM HEBREWS 12 :3
for coiisider I-linz
You have considered the sacrifice of the heroes of the faithful
to obtain an iuheritance. Tbat is good. Now consider
Jesus who endured for you.
a, Ilow can we turn away from Him in despair?
b, How caii we turn again unto sin?
Let us study Christ, His attitude in every trial, for He had
all the trials,
that lzafla eiidwed sinclz gaiiisaying of siniasrs
“Gainsaying” is also translated “contradiction.” The word
in Greek is antilogiu, “opposition.”
Observe His opposition.
a. John 1 :11: Came to His own, but they did not receive Him.
b. Chief priest, scribes, John 12 :42-46.
c, Roman law put Him to death.
To consider Him is to endure, The interpretation, “endured
such contradiction,’’ is sometimes allowed to show that Christ
had contradictions, such as “joy” and “despising shame.”
a, “Of sinners” indicates that men contradicted and opposed
Him,
b. He was opposed every way He turned.
agaiiist Hiiizself
What did they say against Him ?
a. Beelzebub was His power. Matt, 10 :25 ; Matt. 12 :24,
b. He is Joseph’s Son. Luke 4:22.
c. He is a deceiver. Matt. 27:63.
All this may be forgiven. Matt, 12 :32.
Some authorities allow it to be read “themselves” rather
than “liimself .’’
that ye wan- izot weary, faintiizg in. your souls
Many are the exhortations to stedf astness :
a, Rom. 8:17: “If so be that we suffer with Him, that we may
be also glorified with Him.”
b. Gal, 6:9: “Be not weary in well doing.”
c. Rev. 2:3: “Thou-hast not grown weary.”
d. I1 Thess. 3:13: “Be not weary.”
In times of distress just keep looking to the Lord, remembering
His afflictions.
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