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Bibliography for The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews

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When I conclude a sermon series, I usually share the resources I used to help me study and prepare my sermons. Here is that bibliography for our recently completed series, “The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews.”

Bibliography for “The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews”

Herbert W. Bateman IV, ed. Four Views on the Warning Passages in Hebrews. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel, 2007.

Richard Bauckham, ed. The Epistle to the Hebrews and Christian Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2009.

F. F. Bruce. The Epistle to the Hebrews, revised. NICNT. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1990.

John Calvin. Commentaries on Hebrews. Calvin’s Commentaries. Translated by John Owen. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 1996.

John Chrysostom. Homilies on Hebrews. NPNF, first series, volume 14. Edited by Philip Schaff. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 2004.

Paul Ellingworth. The Epistle to the Hebrews. NIGTC. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1993.

Jon C. Laansma. “The Living and Active Word of God: A Theological Reading of Hebrews.” In Listen, Understand, Obey: Essays on Hebrews in Honor of Gareth Lee Cockerill, ed. Caleb T. Friedeman, 54-74. Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications, 2017.

William L. Lane. Hebrews 1-8. WBC. Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1991.

________. Hebrews 9-13. WBC. Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1991.

________. “Hebrews.” In Dictionary of the Later New Testament and Its Development, eds. Ralph P. Martin and Peter H. Davids, 443-58. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1997.

________. Hebrews: A Call to Commitment. Vancouver, BC: Regent Publishing, 2004.

Peter T O’Brien. “God as the Speaking God: ‘Theology’ in the Letter of the Hebrews.” In Understanding the Times: New Testament Studies in the 21st Century, eds. Andreas J. Köstenberger and Robert W. Yarbrough. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2011.

________. “Warning Passages Ahead.” Interview by Colin Hansen. Gospel Coalition, January 9, 2012.

James G. S. S. Thomson. The Praying Christ: A Study of Jesus’ Doctrine and Practice of Prayer. Vancouver, BC: Regent Publishing, 1959.

A Prayer inspired by Hebrews 13:1-25

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Throughout our series “The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews,” I am writing prayers related to the text on which we are preaching each week. Today’s prayer is the final one in this series and is drawn from Hebrews 13:1-25. The complete list of prayers inspired by Hebrews is included at the bottom of this post. You can also view my message, “Worship and the Final Word,” drawn from this passage here.

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—
we worship You
and want our lives to overflow
with living worship of You, the Triune God.

May our life as a church community,
our friendships and marriages,
our relationship with money,
and our care for the least of these bring You glory.

Thank You, Father, for offering Your Son
as the Mediator of the new covenant
through His sacrificial death upon the Cross
and His resurrection glory at Your right hand.

May our lives now be living sacrifices,
not to earn Your favor,
but as a grateful response
to Your unending grace and sovereign plan.

Equip us with everything good
for doing Your will, our God,
so that with holy and loving lives
we might bring You both joy and glory.

All this we pray through You, Father,
who with Jesus the Eternal Son
and the indwelling Holy Spirit,
are One God, both now and forever.
Amen.

Prayers from Hebrews:

Eastbrook at Home – August 30, 2020

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Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM as we conclude our series “The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews.” This weekend I will conclude the series by preaching from Hebrews 13:1-22 on the sufficiency of Christ. Follow along with the entire series here. Access the downloadable bulletin, sermon notes, and sermon discussion guide here.

We also continue in-person services at both 9:30 and 11:00 AM this weekend at the Eastbrook Campus, but you do need to RSVP ahead of time this week and in coming weeks. Find out more info here.

Don’t miss the chance to join in with a virtual small group discussing the sermon every Sunday at 11 AM. More info here.

Each Sunday at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM, you can participate with our weekly worship service at home with your small group, family, or friends. This service will then be available during the week until the next Sunday’s service starts. You can also access or download the service directly via Vimeo or the Eastbrook app.

If you are not signed up for our church emailing list, please sign up here. Also, please remember that during this time financial support for the church is critical as we continue minister within our congregation and reach out to our neighborhood, city, and the world at this challenging time. Please give online or send in a donation to support the ministry of Eastbrook Church.

A Prayer inspired by Hebrews 12:14-29

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Throughout our new series “The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews,” I am writing prayers related to the text on which we are preaching each week. This prayer is drawn from Hebrews 12:14-29. The complete list of prayers inspired by Hebrews is included at the bottom of this post. You can also view my message, “Make Every Effort,” drawn from this passage here.

Holy, holy, holy are You
Lord God Almighty,
who was, and is, and is to come—
You alone are God.

We humbly approach You
knowing that we have nothing in ourselves to bring
other than our emptiness
that only You can fill with Your great provision.

Thank You for your abundant provision
through Jesus Christ, the Mediator of the new covenant.
In Him we have been graced
with every spiritual blessing You could possibly give. 

We trust the blood of Christ
as fully sufficient above every other thing.
We turn from sin and idolatry
to You, the One and Only God.

May our lives be built on Christ alone,
the firm foundation for our faith
and the all-sufficient sacrifice
Who brings us life and salvation. 

All this we pray through You, Father,
who with Jesus the Eternal Son
and the indwelling Holy Spirit,
are One God, both now and forever.
Amen.

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Eastbrook at Home – August 23, 2020

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Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM as we continue our series “The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews.” This weekend I will preach from Hebrews 12:12-29 on the sufficiency of Christ. Follow along with the entire series here. Access the downloadable bulletin, sermon notes, and sermon discussion guide here.

We also continue in-person services at both 9:30 and 11:00 AM this weekend at the Eastbrook Campus, but you do need to RSVP ahead of time this week and in coming weeks. Find out more info here.

Don’t miss the chance to join in with a virtual small group discussing the sermon every Sunday at 11 AM. More info here.

Each Sunday at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM, you can participate with our weekly worship service at home with your small group, family, or friends. This service will then be available during the week until the next Sunday’s service starts. You can also access or download the service directly via Vimeo or the Eastbrook app.

If you are not signed up for our church emailing list, please sign up here. Also, please remember that during this time financial support for the church is critical as we continue minister within our congregation and reach out to our neighborhood, city, and the world at this challenging time. Please give online or send in a donation to support the ministry of Eastbrook Church.