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Easy Bible・Hebrews 4

The Promise of God's Rest

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Hebrews 4:9
There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God;

About this Chapter

In Hebrews 4, the author talks about the promise of entering God's rest. He refers to the rest that God entered into after creating the world in six days, and how the Israelites failed to enter that rest due to their disobedience. The author then explains that there is still a promise of entering God's rest for those who have faith. This rest is not just a physical rest, but a spiritual rest in Christ. The author emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience in entering God's rest. He warns the readers not to harden their hearts like the Israelites did in the wilderness, but to strive to enter God's rest through faith. The author also highlights the power of God's Word, which is living and active, able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart. The chapter concludes by encouraging the readers to hold fast to their confession of faith and to approach God with confidence, knowing that Jesus, our great high priest, sympathizes with our weaknesses. The author reminds the readers that Jesus was tempted in every way, yet he did not sin. Therefore, we can approach God's throne of grace with confidence, receiving mercy and finding grace to help us in our time of need.

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