The First Sentence in the Book of Hebrews

[canadyjd]

I never said that all the 1st Century sermons were 45 minutes. I am saying that if you read Hebrews as a sermon, it takes approximately 45 minutes.
The structure of the text and the call to people to not drift, to hear God speak, to remember your legacy of faith, etc., all point to this being a sermon that was being distributed (ancient version of a podcast sermon today). The letter is that days method of distribution.

canady, try reading it as a sermon and see how it flows.

I understand your point. Please understand mine.

You are applying a modern way of preaching to a first century document. It might flow just fine as a modern sermon. That is not evidence it was used, intact, as a first century sermon.

I have already acknowledged elements of Hebrews were likely part of separate Apostolic teachings.

The letter is identified by the author as being a letter. Beyond that, no need to speculate.

Hebrews is a powerful testimony of the superiority of Jesus Christ and the new covenant to the OT Law and the Mosaic covenant that was but a shadow of things to come. I’m certain we agree on that.

peace to you

 

[AustinC]

I understand your point. Please understand mine.

You are applying a modern way of preaching to a first century document. It might flow just fine as a modern sermon. That is not evidence it was used, intact, as a first century sermon.

I have already acknowledged elements of Hebrews were likely part of separate Apostolic teachings.

The letter is identified by the author as being a letter. Beyond that, no need to speculate.

Hebrews is a powerful testimony of the superiority of Jesus Christ and the new covenant to the OT Law and the Mosaic covenant that was but a shadow of things to come. I’m certain we agree on that.

peace to you

No, I am not. Compare Hebrews to Peter and Paul's recorded sermons. See the structure and the intended audience and decide for yourself. I think the argument has merit. It's not something one would ever break fellowship over, but I see the merit in Hebrews being a recorded sermon.

 

[canadyjd]

No, I am not. Compare Hebrews to Peter and Paul's recorded sermons. See the structure and the intended audience and decide for yourself. I think the argument has merit. It's not something one would ever break fellowship over, but I see the merit in Hebrews being a recorded sermon.

Ok, we disagree. Thanks for the conversation

peace to you