Hébreux - Caput 12

Hébreux 12.1 ideoque et nos tantam habentes inpositam nubem testium deponentes omne pondus et circumstans nos peccatum per patientiam curramus propositum nobis certamen Hébreux 12.2 aspicientes in auctorem fidei et consummatorem Iesum qui pro proposito sibi gaudio sustinuit crucem confusione contempta atque in dextera sedis Dei sedit Hébreux 12.3 recogitate enim eum qui talem sustinuit a peccatoribus adversum semet ipsos contradictionem ut ne fatigemini animis vestris deficientes Hébreux 12.4 nondum usque ad sanguinem restitistis adversus peccatum repugnantes Hébreux 12.5 et obliti estis consolationis quae vobis tamquam filiis loquitur dicens fili mi noli neglegere disciplinam Domini neque fatigeris dum ab eo argueris Hébreux 12.6 quem enim diligit Dominus castigat flagellat autem omnem filium quem recipit Hébreux 12.7 in disciplina perseverate tamquam filiis vobis offert Deus quis enim filius quem non corripit pater Hébreux 12.8 quod si extra disciplinam estis cuius participes facti sunt omnes ergo adulteri et non filii estis Hébreux 12.9 deinde patres quidem carnis nostrae habuimus eruditores et reverebamur non multo magis obtemperabimus Patri spirituum et vivemus Hébreux 12.10 et illi quidem in tempore paucorum dierum secundum voluntatem suam erudiebant nos hic autem ad id quod utile est in recipiendo sanctificationem eius Hébreux 12.11 omnis autem disciplina in praesenti quidem videtur non esse gaudii sed maeroris postea autem fructum pacatissimum exercitatis per eam reddit iustitiae Hébreux 12.12 propter quod remissas manus et soluta genua erigite Hébreux 12.13 et gressus rectos facite pedibus vestris ut non claudicans erret magis autem sanetur Hébreux 12.14 pacem sequimini cum omnibus et sanctimoniam sine qua nemo videbit Dominum Hébreux 12.15 contemplantes ne quis desit gratiae Dei ne qua radix amaritudinis sursum germinans inpediat et per illam inquinentur multi Hébreux 12.16 ne quis fornicator aut profanus ut Esau qui propter unam escam vendidit primitiva sua Hébreux 12.17 scitote enim quoniam et postea cupiens hereditare benedictionem reprobatus est non enim invenit paenitentiae locum quamquam cum lacrimis inquisisset eam Hébreux 12.18 non enim accessistis ad tractabilem et accensibilem ignem et turbinem et caliginem et procellam Hébreux 12.19 et tubae sonum et vocem verborum quam qui audierunt excusaverunt se ne eis fieret verbum Hébreux 12.20 non enim portabant quod dicebatur et si bestia tetigerit montem lapidabitur Hébreux 12.21 et ita terribile erat quod videbatur Moses dixit exterritus sum et tremebundus Hébreux 12.22 sed accessistis ad Sion montem et civitatem Dei viventis Hierusalem caelestem et multorum milium angelorum frequentiae Hébreux 12.23 et ecclesiam primitivorum qui conscripti sunt in caelis et iudicem omnium Deum et spiritus iustorum perfectorum Hébreux 12.24 et testamenti novi mediatorem Iesum et sanguinis sparsionem melius loquentem quam Abel Hébreux 12.25 videte ne recusetis loquentem si enim illi non effugerunt recusantes eum qui super terram loquebatur multo magis nos qui de caelis loquentem nobis avertimur Hébreux 12.26 cuius vox movit terram tunc modo autem repromittit dicens adhuc semel ego movebo non solum terram sed et caelum Hébreux 12.27 quod autem adhuc semel dicit declarat mobilium translationem tamquam factorum ut maneant ea quae sunt inmobilia Hébreux 12.28 itaque regnum inmobile suscipientes habemus gratiam per quam serviamus placentes Deo cum metu et reverentia Hébreux 12.29 etenim Deus noster ignis consumens est

Hébreux : Caput 12

Persevering in the Race of Faith

Chapter 12 of the Epistle to the Hebrews exhorts us to persevere in our race of faith, focusing on our Lord Jesus Christ, even in the midst of trials and difficulties. This encouraging text presents Jesus as the author and finisher of our faith, inviting us to keep our eyes fixed on Him.

Divine Discipline

In our spiritual journey, we are called to accept divine discipline, which is an expression of God's love. Hebrews 12:5-6 quotes Proverbs 3:11-12, reminding us: "My son, do not reject the discipline of the Lord or be disgusted by his reproof. For the one he loves, the Lord rebukes the one he loves." This truth teaches us that trials are often ways in which God shapes and prepares us.

A New Covenant

The chapter contrasts Mount Sinai, symbolizing the old covenant, with Mount Zion, representing the new covenant. Hebrews 12:18-21 refers to Exodus 19:12-13, which says: "You shall draw boundaries around the people, saying to them, 'See that you do not go up the mountain.'" This distinction reminds us that, by God's grace, we have access to an intimate relationship with Him, free from the fear that reigned under the law.

The Final Judgment

We are also warned of the consequences of the judgment. Hebrews 12:26-27 quotes Haggai 2:6: "For thus says the Lord of hosts: Yet once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land." This passage emphasizes that the Kingdom of God is unshakable and that, despite the upheavals of this world, our faith rests on eternal foundations.

The Holiness of God

Hebrews 12:29 directly refers to Deuteronomy 4:24: "For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God." This reminds us of the holiness of God and the need to live in accordance with His ways, being aware of His presence and His power.

Encouragement to Strength

Finally, Hebrews 12:12 evokes Isaiah 35:3: "Strengthen your hands strengthen your weak knees." This passage encourages us to remain strong in the faith, to support one another, and to persevere in our Christian walk, even when times are difficult.

As we meditate on these passages, let us consider the vital lessons Hebrews chapter 12 offers us. May we be faithful witnesses of God's grace, persevering in our race and drawing ever closer to Him.