“For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12
A couple of Introductory Notes regarding Hebrews: As you may have already realized, the Book does not list an Author. Many scholars attribute it to the Apostle Paul, and they have their reasons for it; but the fact remains, we are not told who the Human Author is. One thing we DO know, it was written by God! Whoever the Man was, he was “Moved” by the Holy Spirit to write what he did. Also, it is a Book of Warning to Hebrew Christians tempted to leave their Faith in Christ and go back to Judaism. Please keep this in mind as you read. It will help Unlock several hard and difficult “passages”!
The Bible is unlike any other book you will ever read. It is Alive! It is Powerful! It is Active! It is Sharp! It is a Weapon! It Reveals People’s Hearts! And that is just what this Verse teaches! There are many more, but that should be expected. It is called “The Word Of God”. In it, God has given to Mankind EVERYTHING He wants Him to know!!! His Absolute Standard, Consequences for Failing, and the Remedy! There is nothing else to compare it to. So, if this is True (and it is), how familiar are you with your Bible? Have you read it today?