Hebrews 4:12 KJV
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
I chose to consider this verse, not just for the obvious lessons but especially today as it relates to its context both before and after.
Previously
The context has to do with the unbelief of the Jews, especially at Kadesh Barnea when they refused to enter into the Promised Land through faith in God. Ahead of them lie wonderful blessings, but there were giants in the land and they viewed themselves as but grasshoppers in their sight. They could not see the Promises of God for their sense of inadequacy and their fear of the obstacles.
The Word of God; referring to both the living Word, Jesus Christ, and the written Word, the Bible reveals our unbelief. Christ convicts us of our unbelief as we open the Scripture and read.
After
The context immediately transitions to the great high priest, our Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ. As we sense our failings and inadequacies; as we view the giants before us and recognize we cannot overtake them, as we come under conviction of our lack of faith; it is then that we may come to the great high priest, who was in all points tempted like as we are yet without sin and find in Him mercy for our unbelief and grace to strengthen us against the obstacles.
I am reminded again of the connection between the Bible and the Lord Jesus Christ and drawn again to the conclusion that both are indispensable.
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
I chose to consider this verse, not just for the obvious lessons but especially today as it relates to its context both before and after.
Previously
The context has to do with the unbelief of the Jews, especially at Kadesh Barnea when they refused to enter into the Promised Land through faith in God. Ahead of them lie wonderful blessings, but there were giants in the land and they viewed themselves as but grasshoppers in their sight. They could not see the Promises of God for their sense of inadequacy and their fear of the obstacles.
The Word of God; referring to both the living Word, Jesus Christ, and the written Word, the Bible reveals our unbelief. Christ convicts us of our unbelief as we open the Scripture and read.
After
The context immediately transitions to the great high priest, our Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ. As we sense our failings and inadequacies; as we view the giants before us and recognize we cannot overtake them, as we come under conviction of our lack of faith; it is then that we may come to the great high priest, who was in all points tempted like as we are yet without sin and find in Him mercy for our unbelief and grace to strengthen us against the obstacles.
I am reminded again of the connection between the Bible and the Lord Jesus Christ and drawn again to the conclusion that both are indispensable.
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