Hebrews 4

Hebrews 4:1 (ESV)

[1] Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it.

 

 Hebrews 4 is an application chapter. It begins with the word "therefore," necessarily connecting it to the argument preceding it. Chapters 1-3 build up to chapter 4. Notice the significant application words throughout this chapter:

  • "therefore" – verse 1

  • "for" – verses 2, 3, 4

  • "since therefore" – verse 6

  • "for" – verse 8

  • "since then" – verse 9

  • "for" – verse 10

  • "let us therefore" – verse 11

  • "for" – verse 12

  • "since then" – verse 14

  • "for" – verse 15

  • "let us then" – verse 16

 This is clearly a chapter of action, but what action is being called for?

 

 As we wrestle with this chapter we need to think through four questions:

  1. What does it mean to enter God's rest?

  2. What is the connection between entering God's rest and the power of God's word?

  3. What is the connection between entering God's rest, the power of God's word and the priesthood of Jesus?

  4. What is the connection between entering God's rest and drawing near to the throne of grace with confidence?

 

 Father, teach us what it means to enter your rest.

 

 By His grace,

 Rick Weinert


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