Hebrews 3:1-19
3:1-2 We begin with a discussion on Jesus's faith. He was faithful to the divine manifestation He had come from and worked for. Moses's own faith is referenced because Moses was (is) a profoundly devout prophet (and before Jesus was perhaps the most prominent figure of the faith).
3:3-4 Our creator is astonishing in nature and capability. Indescribable even, with words. These particular verses attempt to heighten our perception of God. Of all the miracle of science around us, He (It) is greater still. We look up to the stars in wonder, we look at new life (infants, animals, plants) in awe. Yet the One who made all life possible is even more captivating.
3:5-6 Hebrews works to establish people's understanding of Jesus as the messiah. What is essential is the message Jesus brought and added to the message Moses taught. We are spiritual-beings. Yes, we have this philosophy of life to follow in life but also, we will awaken into another life after this one. The New Testament's intention is to awaken us, spiritually.
3:3-4 Our creator is astonishing in nature and capability. Indescribable even, with words. These particular verses attempt to heighten our perception of God. Of all the miracle of science around us, He (It) is greater still. We look up to the stars in wonder, we look at new life (infants, animals, plants) in awe. Yet the One who made all life possible is even more captivating.
3:5-6 Hebrews works to establish people's understanding of Jesus as the messiah. What is essential is the message Jesus brought and added to the message Moses taught. We are spiritual-beings. Yes, we have this philosophy of life to follow in life but also, we will awaken into another life after this one. The New Testament's intention is to awaken us, spiritually.
3:7-8 The Psalm 95:7-11 is referenced: We are urged to listen, to observe, to adopt this philosophy of compassion into our souls, our thoughts, speech and behavior.
3:9-10 Humanity was observed and known intimately. As participant observers ourselves, we know that certain human behavior definitely is frustrating and painful. Humans (on small and large scales) abandon their compassion and their focus for moments of negative reaction, selfish motive and retaliation.
3:11-12 To God's children these verses should be understood as a promise, a blessing, an assurance that evil will never enter their spiritual lives. Evil cannot exist there. Life on earth is a classroom; here we are allowed to choose evil. No such choice is an option in the Spirit. Choosing evil here is a choice to reject a spiritual life.
3:13 Use the time inside of each day to encourage and embolden others in kindness and achievement, compassion and faith. We develop our character throughout one life filled with many moments. We are encouraged to be good and productive everyday because our actions over a lifetime ultimately determine who we are as souls.
3:14 The choices we make matter and define us. How do you wish to be defined? Make it happen. It is common for people become distracted and unfocused. We are cautioned against distraction because it dilutes and deteriorates our character. When we lose focus of our values, motivations and compassion we lose ourselves to negativity, greed, selfishness, and apathy... we render ourselves obsolete (when actually we have so much purpose and potential to claim!).
3:15 Do not harden your hearts... these words could be an anthem, especially in today's world. All of the strife and conflict in the world is disheartening, draining, exhausting, excruciating even... and yet, we must not harden our hearts. We must never allow our spirit to be overcome by anger, injustice or unkindness. We, bright souls, are the vessels through which hope and love and compassion come and therefore it is essential that we continue to produce those things.
Continue in compassion untainted, unhindered... bold and motivation, strong and optimistic because the earth and humanity need our unadulterated, undiminished compassion. If we notice there is not enough of it in the world let that be motivate to personally produce more of it.
3:9-10 Humanity was observed and known intimately. As participant observers ourselves, we know that certain human behavior definitely is frustrating and painful. Humans (on small and large scales) abandon their compassion and their focus for moments of negative reaction, selfish motive and retaliation.
3:11-12 To God's children these verses should be understood as a promise, a blessing, an assurance that evil will never enter their spiritual lives. Evil cannot exist there. Life on earth is a classroom; here we are allowed to choose evil. No such choice is an option in the Spirit. Choosing evil here is a choice to reject a spiritual life.
3:13 Use the time inside of each day to encourage and embolden others in kindness and achievement, compassion and faith. We develop our character throughout one life filled with many moments. We are encouraged to be good and productive everyday because our actions over a lifetime ultimately determine who we are as souls.
3:14 The choices we make matter and define us. How do you wish to be defined? Make it happen. It is common for people become distracted and unfocused. We are cautioned against distraction because it dilutes and deteriorates our character. When we lose focus of our values, motivations and compassion we lose ourselves to negativity, greed, selfishness, and apathy... we render ourselves obsolete (when actually we have so much purpose and potential to claim!).
3:15 Do not harden your hearts... these words could be an anthem, especially in today's world. All of the strife and conflict in the world is disheartening, draining, exhausting, excruciating even... and yet, we must not harden our hearts. We must never allow our spirit to be overcome by anger, injustice or unkindness. We, bright souls, are the vessels through which hope and love and compassion come and therefore it is essential that we continue to produce those things.
Continue in compassion untainted, unhindered... bold and motivation, strong and optimistic because the earth and humanity need our unadulterated, undiminished compassion. If we notice there is not enough of it in the world let that be motivate to personally produce more of it.
3:16 The spiritual life superseding this earthly life is available to all souls but we have to choose it. We must walk the road that leads to It. The road of compassion and forgiveness, purpose and compassion, wisdom and truth.
3:17-19 Choosing the opposite road, the road which leads away from spiritual life is also a choice. A choice rather than a punishment. To live without purpose and order rooted in compassion is to wander. This philosophy of compassion is not forced on us without reason, it is offered to us with the hope that it can help lead us through the murkiness of life. Through the murk that distracts us, taints us and leads astray our souls.
3:17-19 Choosing the opposite road, the road which leads away from spiritual life is also a choice. A choice rather than a punishment. To live without purpose and order rooted in compassion is to wander. This philosophy of compassion is not forced on us without reason, it is offered to us with the hope that it can help lead us through the murkiness of life. Through the murk that distracts us, taints us and leads astray our souls.
