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- Adam Clarke
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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
We have an altar - The altar is here put for the sacrifice on the altar; the Christian altar is the Christian sacrifice, which is Christ Jesus, with all the benefits of his passion and death. To these privileges they had no right who continued to offer the Levitical sacrifices, and to trust in them for remission of sins.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Christianity and Judaism are so totally distinct, that "they who serve the (Jewish) tabernacle," have no right to eat our spiritual Gospel meat, namely, the Jewish priests, and those who follow their guidance in serving the ceremonial ordinance. He says, "serve the tabernacle," not "serve IN the tabernacle." Contrast with this servile worship ours. an altar--the cross of Christ, whereon His body was offered. The Lord's table represents this altar, the cross; as the bread and wine represent the sacrifice offered on it. Our meat, which we by faith spiritually eat, is the flesh of Christ, in contrast to the typical ceremonial meats. The two cannot be combined (Gal 5:2). That not a literal eating of the sacrifice of Christ is meant in the Lord's Supper, but a spiritual is meant, appears from comparing Heb 13:9 with Heb 13:10, "with GRACE, NOT with MEATS."
John Gill Bible Commentary
We have an altar,.... By which is meant, not the cross of Christ, on which he was crucified; nor the Lord's table, where his flesh and blood are presented to faith, as food, though not offered; but Christ himself, who is altar, sacrifice, and priest; he was typified by the altar of the burnt offering, and the sacrifice that was offered upon it; the altar was made of Shittim wood, and covered with brass, denoting the incorruptibleness, duration, and strength of Christ: the horns of it, at the four corners, were for refuge; whoever fled to it, and laid hold on them, were safe; so Christ is a refuge to his people, that come from the four corners of the earth; and who believe in him, and lay hold on him, are preserved and protected by his power and grace: the use of it was for sacrifice to be offered upon it; which being a male, without blemish, and wholly burnt with fire, was a sweet savour to God; and which was typical of Christ's human nature, offered on the altar of his divine nature; which was pure and holy, suffered the fire of divine wrath, and was for a sweet smelling savour to God: this altar was but one, and most holy, and sanctified what was put upon it; all which is true of Christ: now this altar the saints have, and have a right to eat of it; even all Christ's friends and beloved ones; all that are made priests unto God by him; all that know him, believe in him, have a spiritual discerning of him, and hunger and thirst after him: whereof they have no right to eat that serve the tabernacle: there is something of this altar, or that was offered up upon this altar, that is to be eaten, even the flesh and blood of Christ; and to "eat" of it is to believe that Christ is come in the flesh, and is become an offering for sin, and for us that eat; it is to receive, embrace, and possess the blessings procured by it; which is done by faith, with spiritual joy and gladness, and with sincerity and singleness of heart: now those, who served the tabernacle, or adhered to the service of the ceremonial law, they had no right to eat of this altar: the allusion is to the priests' eating of the sacrifices, and to some sacrifices, of which they might not eat, Lev 2:10 and this is not to be understood of believers, before the coming of Christ, who did attend tabernacle service; for they ate the same spiritual meat, and drank the same spiritual drink, as believers do now; but of such, who obstinately persisted in the ceremonies of the law, when they were abolished; and so cut off themselves from all right to the substance of these shadows. See Gal 5:2.
Hebrews 13:10
Christ’s Unchanging Nature
9Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.10We have an altar from which those who serve at the tabernacle have no right to eat.
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A Study in Hebrews 13 - Part 2
By William MacDonald2.7K51:26Exhortation2CH 19:2MAT 6:33MAT 10:34LUK 9:57HEB 13:10REV 18:4In this sermon, the speaker discusses the wicked system described in the book of Revelation. The system is characterized by the rulers of the nations making alliances with it and the merchants profiting from it. The speaker emphasizes how this system has corrupted religion and made it a financial matter. The sermon also touches on the importance of putting Christ first in one's life and the potential conflicts that may arise, as mentioned in Matthew 10:34-36.
A Year to Consider Jesus
By Carter Conlon1.9K48:25ISA 42:10HAG 1:5HEB 12:1HEB 13:10REV 2:4
This sermon emphasizes the importance of considering Jesus in the new year, calling for a deep commitment to following God's pathway and seeking His strength. It challenges believers to lay aside weights and sins, run the race with patience, and focus on Jesus as the source of joy and victory. The message urges a return to a genuine, passionate relationship with Christ, free from cultural captivity and half-heartedness, and calls for a revival of faith and commitment in the church.
Hebrews: Availability of Christ
By Stephen Kaung1.7K1:10:45AvailabilityHEB 10:19HEB 10:22HEB 11:7HEB 11:24HEB 11:39HEB 13:10In this sermon, Stephen Kong discusses the urgent and definite message found in the book of Hebrews. He emphasizes that we are living in a time of great shaking, both physically and spiritually, as the return of the Lord is imminent. Kong highlights the importance of love in the Christian life, urging believers to show love and honor in their relationships, conversations, and contentment with their circumstances. He also emphasizes the role of Christ as our High Priest and encourages listeners to focus on having a living relationship with Him rather than being caught up in dead religious practices.
Remembrance of Deliverance; and Guidance
By John Nelson Darby0Dependence On GodDeliveranceEXO 13:3EXO 29:46PSA 139:23PRO 14:12MAT 11:28PHP 2:27HEB 13:10John Nelson Darby emphasizes the significance of remembering God's deliverance while navigating the wilderness of life. He explains that although the Israelites were freed from Egypt, they faced trials and challenges in the wilderness, symbolizing the Christian journey of faith where deliverance is acknowledged through communion with God. Darby highlights the importance of holiness and dependence on God for guidance, asserting that true worship requires a recognition of our sinfulness and a humble heart. He encourages believers to keep their focus on Christ, who leads them through life's difficulties, ensuring that they remain in communion with Him. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a continual remembrance of God's grace and a commitment to follow His will in every aspect of life.
The Union of the Altar and the Sacrifice
By G.W. North0First LoveSacrificeMAT 5:14JHN 15:13ROM 12:1GAL 2:20EPH 5:2HEB 13:101PE 2:51JN 4:19REV 1:8REV 6:9G.W. North emphasizes the profound connection between the altar and the sacrifice in his sermon, illustrating how Christ embodies the ultimate sacrifice and how the altar serves as a vital symbol of this relationship. He explains that the altar is not merely a physical structure but a representation of God's eternal love and the call for believers to join in sacrificial love. North highlights that true martyrdom is not just about physical death but living a life of self-offering to God, reflecting the essence of first love. He urges the church to recognize its identity as the body of Christ, embodying His love and sacrifice in the world. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a return to first love, where believers are invited to live sacrificially and be a light to the world.
Living, Spiritual Sacrifices
By G.W. North0Spiritual SacrificeDevotion to GodPSA 51:17ACT 7:59ROM 12:1EPH 5:2PHP 2:17COL 3:171TH 5:16HEB 13:10HEB 13:151PE 2:5G.W. North emphasizes that while Jesus' sacrifice for sin is complete and eternal, believers are called to offer living spiritual sacrifices to God. He explains that under the New Covenant, these sacrifices are not for atonement but are expressions of our devotion and service, akin to the offerings made by the priests in the Old Testament. North highlights the importance of presenting our bodies as living sacrifices and offering praise, drawing parallels with the lives of early Christians like Paul and Stephen. He challenges the congregation to reflect on what they are sacrificing their lives for and to ensure they are wholly presented to God. Ultimately, he calls for a life of continuous sacrifice and praise as a reasonable service to God.
A Look at Communion
By J.C. Ryle0The Lord's SupperSelf-ExaminationMAT 13:30MAT 13:38LUK 22:19JHN 21:22ACT 17:30ROM 3:261CO 11:25HEB 13:10J.C. Ryle emphasizes the significance of the Lord's Supper, urging believers to examine themselves before partaking in this sacred ordinance. He addresses common misconceptions and the importance of understanding the true purpose of communion, which is to remember Christ's sacrifice. Ryle highlights that the Lord's Supper is not a means of justification or conversion, but rather a means to strengthen faith and deepen repentance. He warns against the dangers of neglecting this ordinance and encourages believers to approach it with reverence and understanding. Ultimately, Ryle calls for a return to the biblical truth surrounding communion to foster unity and spiritual growth among Christians.
How May We Enter Into the Enjoyment of Holiness?
By Phoebe Palmer0EXO 31:13LEV 20:7PSA 118:27MAT 23:19JHN 7:17ROM 12:1HEB 4:12HEB 12:14HEB 13:101PE 1:15Phoebe Palmer preaches about the necessity of fully fixing the intention to live a holy life, requiring deep searchings of the heart and surrendering any hindrances that may be prejudicial to the soul's best interests. She emphasizes the importance of resolutely fixing the mind on the intention to be holy, as a crucial step towards achieving holiness. Palmer urges believers to count the cost of living a life of entire devotion to God, emphasizing the need for a thorough foundation to withstand trials and temptations.
Having, Therefore, Brethren, Boldness to Enter Into the Holiest by the Blood of Jesus
By Phoebe Palmer0JHN 12:32ROM 12:1TIT 3:5HEB 10:19HEB 13:10Phoebe Palmer preaches about the significance of entering the holiest through the blood of Jesus, emphasizing the need for a true heart and full assurance of faith. She highlights the cleansing power of Christ's blood to sprinkle our hearts from an evil conscience and wash our bodies with pure water, stressing that only the blood of Jesus can accomplish this purification. Palmer explains that God, out of infinite love, provided a way for lost souls to be redeemed, justified, cleansed, and saved through Christ's sacrifice, leading to the restoration of man and the re-enstamp of God's image on the soul.
The Lord's Supper in the Epistles
By W.H. Griffith Thomas0JHN 14:15ROM 12:61CO 10:161CO 11:261CO 11:29HEB 10:22HEB 13:10W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the significance of the Lord's Supper as described in 1 Corinthians 10:14–22 and 1 Corinthians 11:23–29. St. Paul emphasizes the importance of Christians being separated from idol feasts and highlights the communion of the body and blood of Christ during the Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper is portrayed as a sacrificial meal, not a sacrifice, and is a remembrance of Christ's death. Self-examination, discerning the Lord's body, and anticipation of His Second Coming are crucial aspects of partaking in the Lord's Supper.
March 5. 1678. the Altar of the Third Degree
By Jane Lead0LEV 17:11ROM 12:1EPH 5:2HEB 13:101PE 2:5REV 8:3Jane Lead preaches about the significance of building a pure Altar of the Third Degree unto God, symbolizing the process of consecration and transformation of believers into perfect and dedicated vessels for God's use. She emphasizes the journey from the earthly Altar of contrition to the heavenly Altar of victory, praise, and atonement through the shedding of the Blood of Christ. Lead delves into the threefold consideration of Altars - Earth, Brass, and Gold - representing different stages of spiritual growth and purification, culminating in believers offering their bodies as a sacrifice to God, leading to the highest degree of Altar-Perfection in Christ.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
We have an altar - The altar is here put for the sacrifice on the altar; the Christian altar is the Christian sacrifice, which is Christ Jesus, with all the benefits of his passion and death. To these privileges they had no right who continued to offer the Levitical sacrifices, and to trust in them for remission of sins.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Christianity and Judaism are so totally distinct, that "they who serve the (Jewish) tabernacle," have no right to eat our spiritual Gospel meat, namely, the Jewish priests, and those who follow their guidance in serving the ceremonial ordinance. He says, "serve the tabernacle," not "serve IN the tabernacle." Contrast with this servile worship ours. an altar--the cross of Christ, whereon His body was offered. The Lord's table represents this altar, the cross; as the bread and wine represent the sacrifice offered on it. Our meat, which we by faith spiritually eat, is the flesh of Christ, in contrast to the typical ceremonial meats. The two cannot be combined (Gal 5:2). That not a literal eating of the sacrifice of Christ is meant in the Lord's Supper, but a spiritual is meant, appears from comparing Heb 13:9 with Heb 13:10, "with GRACE, NOT with MEATS."
John Gill Bible Commentary
We have an altar,.... By which is meant, not the cross of Christ, on which he was crucified; nor the Lord's table, where his flesh and blood are presented to faith, as food, though not offered; but Christ himself, who is altar, sacrifice, and priest; he was typified by the altar of the burnt offering, and the sacrifice that was offered upon it; the altar was made of Shittim wood, and covered with brass, denoting the incorruptibleness, duration, and strength of Christ: the horns of it, at the four corners, were for refuge; whoever fled to it, and laid hold on them, were safe; so Christ is a refuge to his people, that come from the four corners of the earth; and who believe in him, and lay hold on him, are preserved and protected by his power and grace: the use of it was for sacrifice to be offered upon it; which being a male, without blemish, and wholly burnt with fire, was a sweet savour to God; and which was typical of Christ's human nature, offered on the altar of his divine nature; which was pure and holy, suffered the fire of divine wrath, and was for a sweet smelling savour to God: this altar was but one, and most holy, and sanctified what was put upon it; all which is true of Christ: now this altar the saints have, and have a right to eat of it; even all Christ's friends and beloved ones; all that are made priests unto God by him; all that know him, believe in him, have a spiritual discerning of him, and hunger and thirst after him: whereof they have no right to eat that serve the tabernacle: there is something of this altar, or that was offered up upon this altar, that is to be eaten, even the flesh and blood of Christ; and to "eat" of it is to believe that Christ is come in the flesh, and is become an offering for sin, and for us that eat; it is to receive, embrace, and possess the blessings procured by it; which is done by faith, with spiritual joy and gladness, and with sincerity and singleness of heart: now those, who served the tabernacle, or adhered to the service of the ceremonial law, they had no right to eat of this altar: the allusion is to the priests' eating of the sacrifices, and to some sacrifices, of which they might not eat, Lev 2:10 and this is not to be understood of believers, before the coming of Christ, who did attend tabernacle service; for they ate the same spiritual meat, and drank the same spiritual drink, as believers do now; but of such, who obstinately persisted in the ceremonies of the law, when they were abolished; and so cut off themselves from all right to the substance of these shadows. See Gal 5:2.