For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
- The Book of Hebrews was written so that the Christian Jews could renew their strength in the power of "knowing Jesus"/ "trusting Jesus".
- It is believed to be written by Paul/ some scholars disagree and attribute the writings to Paul's associates like Barnabus.
- The theme of Hebrews is about the message that it was "better" to be a Christian Jew as before they were Jews with the promises of God in earthly revelations. Many had grown weary expecting Christ's return to be eminent. The author was speaking of the working of the Holy Spirit and the fellowship of all believers with the ultimate reward of eternal life in Jesus.
- There are many "let us" in the Book of Hebrews and can apply to all believers in that we must allow Christ's resurrection power to lead us through His Holy Spirit.
- "For the word of God is living and powerful" God's promise of a coming Messiah was made alive in Christ. This word is the written promise of the Prophets that came alive when Jesus fulfilled every one of the hundreds of prophecies that spoke of His coming. The book of 1 John says that Jesus is the word of God made flesh. He put on the prophetic word and was alive here and dwelt among us.
