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Hebrews 4

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Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.

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For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.

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For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.

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For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.

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And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.

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Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:

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Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

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For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.

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There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.

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For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.

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Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

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For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

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Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

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Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

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For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

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Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

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Hebrews 4:6

“Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:”

Study Summary

It still remains that some will enter that rest, and those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience — the logical structure is clear: rest remains, the wilderness generation did not enter because of unbelief, therefore others must have the opportunity to enter. The open-endedness gestures to the eschatological future.

Community Reflections

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James Thornton (test user)7h ago
What it means to love — Hebrews 4

God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The Hebrew word used here carries a richness that English can't fully capture. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The Hebrew word used here carries a richness that English can't fully capture. What a reminder that God's ways are not our ways. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The imagery here is agricultural — the original audience would have immediately understood the metaphor of sowing, waiting, and harvesting.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Now I understand why — it's a daily declaration of dependence on God.. There's something deeply comforting about knowing that the same God who spoke these words is the same yesterday, today, and forever.. What a reminder that God's ways…

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David Osei (test user)7h ago
Strength in weakness — Hebrews 4

God is faithful in every circumstance.. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. Their context of persecution gives these words a weight we often miss.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. This is one of those passages that reads differently in every season of life. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. Now I understand why — it's a daily declaration of dependence on God.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. What a reminder that God's ways are not our ways. I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God meets us exactly where we are — broken, uncertain, yet chosen. This connects directly to the promise made to Abraham.…

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Hebrews 4:6

“Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:”

Study Summary

It still remains that some will enter that rest, and those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience — the logical structure is clear: rest remains, the wilderness generation did not enter because of unbelief, therefore others must have the opportunity to enter. The open-endedness gestures to the eschatological future.

Community Reflections

1
James Thornton (test user)7h ago
What it means to love — Hebrews 4

God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The Hebrew word used here carries a richness that English can't fully capture. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The Hebrew word used here carries a richness that English can't fully capture. What a reminder that God's ways are not our ways. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The imagery here is agricultural — the original audience would have immediately understood the metaphor of sowing, waiting, and harvesting.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Now I understand why — it's a daily declaration of dependence on God.. There's something deeply comforting about knowing that the same God who spoke these words is the same yesterday, today, and forever.. What a reminder that God's ways…

Read the note →
1
David Osei (test user)7h ago
Strength in weakness — Hebrews 4

God is faithful in every circumstance.. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. Their context of persecution gives these words a weight we often miss.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. This is one of those passages that reads differently in every season of life. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. Now I understand why — it's a daily declaration of dependence on God.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. What a reminder that God's ways are not our ways. I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God meets us exactly where we are — broken, uncertain, yet chosen. This connects directly to the promise made to Abraham.…

Read the note →

Hebrews 4:6

It still remains that some will enter that rest, and those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience — the logical structure is clear: rest remains, the wilderness generation did not enter because of unbelief, therefore others must have the opportunity to enter. The open-endedness gestures to the eschatological future.