Hebrews 13:14
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse tells us that we don't have a permanent home here on Earth, but instead we are looking forward to our eternal home in heaven. The author of Hebrews is speaking, reminding his readers about their ultimate destiny and the hope they should have.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're camping and it's fun, but you know your real home is back at your house where you live permanently. This verse says we’re like campers here on Earth; our true home is in heaven waiting for us.
歴史的背景
The Book of Hebrews was written by an unknown author around the end of the first century AD to Jewish Christians facing persecution and tempted to return to their old religious practices. The audience needed encouragement to persevere through their trials, remembering their eternal hope in Christ.
今日への適用
In a modern scenario, imagine someone who moves frequently due to job transfers or other reasons. They know they won't always stay at one place but keep looking forward to a more permanent home where they feel truly at peace and content.