The Second Chance for God’s People

Honoring the attention the author of Hebrews gives to hearing and responding to the word of God speaking through prophets, a Son, and still through the Spirit, Timothy Seid offers an exposition of this early Christian sermon in perhaps the most appropriate form -- a series of sermons inviting contemporary hearers to attend to what the Spirit is saying. Combining the fruits of his doctoral work on the rhetorical comparisons in Hebrews and years of preaching experience, Seid offers a a collection that will inspire pastors in their own proclamation and disciples in their appropriation of this rich and challenging text.



David A. deSilva, author of Perseverance in Gratitude: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on the Epistle "To the Hebrews" (2000) and An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods and Ministry Formation (2004).





"In The Second Chance for God's People, Tim Seid . . . has worked his way through the book of Hebrews and the book of Hebrews has worked its way through him . . . He offers the fruit of critical analysis and commentary in terms . . . easily understood together with illustrations from popular culture and everyday life as well as practical applications."



Cynthia Long Westfall, author of Discourse Analysis of the Letter to the Hebrews



"[This Hebrews] commentary combines explanation of the book's details with a winsome style and generous use of rich illustrations. The modern church is in great need of Hebrews' relevant messages, and Seid's readable commentary should make those messages both accessible and . . . applicable."



George H. Guthrie, Union University, Jackson, Tennessee



"Timothy Seid has combined the scholar's insights with the pastor's concern . . . The result is a . . . valuable resource for lay readers and church study groups. By . . . clarifying his exegetical insights with illustrations from movies, literature, and his own experience, he shows that Hebrews is a word that is 'living and active.'"



James W. Thompson, author of The Beginnings of Christian Philosophy: The Epistle to the Hebrews