Hebrews 10:1-10

Hebrews 10:5-10

Hebrews 10:5-10
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Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- 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Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- From the Geneva Notes.
  - "Seeing that the sacrifices of the law could not do it, therefore Christ speaking of himself as of our High Priest manifested in the flesh, witnesses plainly that God rests not in the sacrifices, but in the obedience of his Son our High Priest, in whose obedience he offered up himself once to his Father for us."
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  - "The righteousness brought in, and the sacrifice once offered by Christ, are of eternal power, and his salvation shall never be done away."
- From Wesley's Notes.
  - "To offer a more acceptable sacrifice; and by this very act he taketh away the legal, that he may establish the evangelical, dispensation."
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
  - "By this complete submission our sins are removed from us and we are made holy. The meaning of "sanctified" here is remission of sin."
Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary, Hebrews 10:5-10, Edward Pillar, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
  - "During the Advent and Christmas season we have a wonderful opportunity to think through and speak about the meaning and purpose of the life of the Lord Jesus. "
- 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, Stan Mast, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2015.
- Commentary, Hebrews 10:5-10, Jacob Myers, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
  - "These verses need not suggest a Christian polemic against Judaism, nor even, an impassioned plea to Christian ex-Jews not to fall back into Judaism. Rather, here we find an intra-Jewish debate about the nature of the covenant and the meaning of the promise, found within the Old Testament, that the covenant will be renewed. "
- Commentary, Hebrews 10:5-10, Michael Joseph Brown, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
  - "Although Jesus 'learned obedience from the things he suffered,' which implies that he grew in his understanding of the divine will, the reading for today wants us to be certain that even at the moment of the incarnation Jesus was thoroughly committed to carrying it out."
- "First Thoughts on Passages on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Advent 4, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  - "The starting point must always be: God's goodness and holiness is a gift for all who seek it - no closed doors or curtains!"
- Hebrews 10:5-10, Advent 4C, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Hebrews 10:4-10, Annunciation, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "Christ Came to Do God's Will," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- "Hebrews 10:1-18: Jesus Christ, The Final Sacrifice," Terry A. Larm, (Theological Gathering Winter 1997).
  - "What does it take to put an end to sacrifices? There is one sacrifice, and only one, that puts an end to all other sacrifices. It is the sacrifice that God has willed. It is the sacrifice that is willingly given in absolute obedience to God's will. But it is not just a matter of obedience and will. It is also sacrifice. The "body" that God has prepared for the offering must be sacrificed. This atonement is the permanent one."
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).
- Dozeman, Thomas B., "The Priestly Vocation," Interpretation, 2005.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Konkel, August, "The Sacrifice of Obedience," Didaskalia, 1991.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Nelson, Richard D., "'He Offered Himself,' Sacrifice in Hebrews," Interpretation, 2003. (See also, "Hebrews," issue focus of Interpretation, 2003.)
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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- Omanson, Roger L., "A Superior Covenant: Hebrews 8:1-10:18," Review and Expositor, 1985.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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- Spencer, William David, "Christ's Sacrifice as Apologetic: An Application of Hebrews 10:1-18," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1997.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
Sermons:
With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Advent 4, 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.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
Drama:
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, Hebrews 10:5, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Hebrews 10:10. The Cyber Hymnal.
Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
Study Links and Resources for the Book of Hebrews