Hebrews – Part 4 : Entering the Land of Rest
June 10, 2007
Hebrews - Part 4 : Entering the Land of Rest
Steve Lane
A. Review/Introduction
Finding security and a haven of rest in things that seem good but bring death
Superiority of Jesus
Three groups:
True believers: Need to take the next step. In danger of apathy
Intellectually convinced, but have not made a full commitment.
Those attracted to the gospel, but may not be truly convinced about Jesus
Hebrews 1: 3
Colossians 2: 9
The road to Canaan
A stern warning: Do not drift. Stay on course.
Hebrews 2: 1
Fix your thoughts on Jesus. Rest in Him
Do not harden your hearts in unbelief!
B. Do Not Fall Short of Entering the Land of Rest
Hebrews 4: 1
Some disagreement on what the rest is here
Salvation and victorious Christian living
The Israelites in the desert are the reminder of the possibility of spiritual disaster
The key to entering rest is faith
Right living follows faith
Rest and rest in Matthew 11: 28
1 Corinthians 10: 1 - 12
Hebrews 3: 7 - 4: 12
What is the greatest sin?
Testing on purpose by God
They exhibited the classic symptoms of unbelief
Caleb and Joshua went in during tough circumstances
Resting in Christ and keeping in step with the Spirit
100% surrender to enter?
Excuses are whatever you use to not believe God for rest
God is very particular about His place in your heart, and your dependence and trust in Him
Philippians 3: 7
Romans 12: 1
Galatians 3: 3
Unconfessed sin, or holding back something from God
1 Corinthians 3: 12
This is the wilderness experience
The promise land is not a rest from war or battles. But, it IS a rest in war.
Galatians 5: 24 - 25
The Israelites showed their unbelief by hardening their hearts and not responding to God.
Don't follow their example
Willing to struggle
Hebrews 4: 11
Luke 13: 24
You are promised victory
Romans 6
Galatians 5
Psalm 62: 1