Hebrews 3:1

“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 employment of life; nor a call to any office in church or state; nor a mere external call…”

“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 comes. Phi 3:14, "the high calling"; Greek "the calling above," that is, heavenly.…”

“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” is applied to them to denote that they were set apart to God, or that they were…”

“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 highlighting the Son’s role in bearing a proclamation of God’s name and message…”

“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 10:21; Psa 110:4 Hebrews 3:2”