There is much debate as to who the recipients of the letter were and why it was sent. The Recipients Given the general nature of the title in Greek – ‘To the Jews’ – and the fact that the quotes from the Old Testament are …
Historical Background Gems
Bible Gem 933 – Are You like Them? (Luke 9:51-56)
As the time drew near for Him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. He sent messengers ahead to a Samaritan village to prepare for His arrival. But the people of the village did not welcome Jesus because He was on His …
Bible Gem 932 – The Other Link and the Textual Issues (Luke 9:51-56)
As the time drew near for Him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. He sent messengers ahead to a Samaritan village to prepare for His arrival. But the people of the village did not welcome Jesus because He was on His …
Bible Gem 747 – Augustus and Quirinius (Luke 2:1-2)
At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. And because Joseph …