Hebrews 3:1 Why, holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; I. A DESCRIPTION OF TRUE CHRISTIANS. 1. A common character: "Holy." 2. A common relationship: "Brethren." 3. A common privilege: "Partakers," &c. A call from heaven and to heaven. II. A DESCRIPTION OF THE GREAT REDEEMER. 1. The Apostle of our profession. Sent from God to us. 2. The High Priest of our profession. By Him we draw near to God, even as by Him God draws near to us. 3. The Christ Jesus — the anointed Deliverer. III. THE OBLIGATIONS OF TRUE CHRISTIANS TO THE GREAT REDEEMER, it Consider." Men's characters are formed by their thinkings. Meditation is the most constant and influential operation of our nature. (U. R. Tibetans.) Parallel Verses KJV: Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; |