Hebrews Chapter 3

“Wherefore, holy brethren, etc..] The apostle calls the Hebrews “brethren”, not because they were of the same natural stock and lineage, but because they were in the same spiritual relation; they all had the same Father, belonged to the same family, were the adopted sons of God, the brethren of Christ, of one another, and of the apostle; and they were “holy”, not by birth, nor by their external separation from other nations, but through sanctification of the Spirit; and they were so by profession, and in the opinion of the apostle: partakers of the heavenly calling; by which is meant not any business, or…”

“THE SON OF GOD GREATER THAN MOSES, WHEREFORE UNBELIEF TOWARDS HIM WILL INCUR A HEAVIER PUNISHMENT THAN BEFELL UNBELIEVING ISRAEL IN THE WILDERNESS. (Heb. 3:1-19) Wherefore--Greek, "Whence," that is, seeing we have such a sympathizing Helper you ought to "consider attentively," "contemplate"; fix your eyes and mind on Him with a view to profiting by the contemplation (Heb 12:2). The Greek word is often used by Luke, Paul's companion (Luk 12:24, Luk 12:27). brethren--in Christ, the common bond of union. partakers--"of the Holy Ghost." heavenly calling--coming to us from heaven, and leading us to heaven whence it…”

“Wherefore - That is, since Christ sustains such a character as has been stated in the previous chapter; since he is so able to succour those who need assistance; since he assumed our nature that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest, his character ought to be attentively considered, and we ought to endeavor fully to understand it. Holy brethren - The name “brethren” is often given to Christians to denote that they are of one family. It is “possible,” also, that the apostle may have used the word here in a double sense - denoting that they were his brethren as “Christians,” and as “Jews.” The word “holy”…”

“The heavenly calling - God calls from heaven, and to heaven, by the gospel. Consider the Apostle - The messenger of God, who pleads the cause of God with us. And High Priest - Who pleads our cause with God. Both are contained in the one word Mediator. He compares Christ, as an Apostle, with Moses; as a Priest, with Aaron. Both these offices, which Moses and Aaron severally bore, he bears together, and far more eminently. Of our profession - The religion we profess. Hebrews 3:2”

“3:1-6 The author compares Jesus to Moses, setting Jesus forward as the supreme example of faithfulness. The great status of Moses, a revered figure in Judaism, is used to show the incomparable greatness of Jesus. 3:1 dear brothers and sisters who belong to God: Literally holy brothers. Speakers and writers of the ancient world often addressed religious gatherings as “brothers” (Greek adelphoi), referring to both men and women. • think carefully about this Jesus: Focusing on Jesus is a primary means of persevering in the faith (2:9; 12:1-2). • God’s messenger (literally God’s apostle): This description might be…”

“holy: Col 1:22, Col 3:12; Th1 5:27; Ti2 1:9; Pe1 2:9, Pe1 3:5; Pe2 1:3-10; Rev 18:20 partakers: Heb 3:14; Rom 11:17, Rom 15:27; Co1 9:23, Co1 10:17; Co2 1:7; Eph 3:6; Col 1:12; Ti1 6:2; Pe1 5:1; Pe2 1:4; Jo1 1:3 the heavenly: Rom 1:6, Rom 1:7, Rom 8:28-30, Rom 9:24; Co1 1:2; Eph 4:1, Eph 4:4; Phi 3:14; Th1 2:12; Th2 1:11, Th2 2:14; Ti1 6:12; Ti2 1:9; Pe1 5:10; Pe2 1:10; Jde 1:1; Rev 17:14 consider: Isa 1:3, Isa 5:12, Isa 41:20; Eze 12:3, Eze 18:28; Hag 1:5, Hag 2:15; Joh 20:27; Ti2 2:7 the apostle: Joh 20:21 \*Gr: Rom 15:8 and: Heb 2:17, Heb 4:14, Heb 4:15, Heb 5:1-10, Heb 6:20, Heb 7:26, Heb 8:1-3, Heb 9:11, Heb…”