He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness. 2 For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because o they were not united by faith with those who listened. Do not fail to arrive in that place. 3 months ago. 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 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. The Bible isn’t a collection of merely old stories and myths. a. Verses 4, 5. And yet his works have been finished since the creation of the world. Hebrews. Verses 1-10: The second section of the writer’s exposition of (Psalm 95:7-11), goes beyond the description of unbelief and its dire consequences (3:12-19), to define the nature of the “rest” which the disobedient had forfeited. heb 4:0. (A) 2 For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed. Psalms 95, which is the origin of the middle phrase in Hebrews 4:3, expresses the LORD's judgment of their unbelief. The rest promised to the Hebrews was a type of that promised to Christians, Hebrews 4:3-10. This teaching on Hebrews chapter 4, was given by pastor Barry Forder at Calvary Chapel Portsmouth on the 9th of February 2020. View Thread Report. Verses 4, 5. Chapter. Hebrews 4:11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. . 4 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. 1 God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. 13 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. Promised Rest for God’s People. (Hebrews 4:12) xxv. New International Version (NIV). Hebrews Chapter 4. (Hebrews 4:12) xxv. chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter 13 verse: verse 1 verse 2 verse 3 9 There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; 10 for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works,[e](J) just as God did from his. Hebrews 5:6 "As he saith also in another [place], Thou [art] a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedec." 1 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. A Sabbath-Rest for the People of God - Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. 3 months ago. 5 And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest. fear--not with slavish terror, but godly "fear and trembling" ( Philippians 2:12). THE PROMISE OF GOD'S REST IS FULLY REALIZED THROUGH CHRIST: LET US STRIVE TO OBTAIN IT BY HIM, OUR SYMPATHIZING HIGH PRIEST. 4. Thank You, Father, for the living, powerful Word of God. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Hebrews 4. heb 4:0. - For he hath said somewhere (που cf. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Hebrews 4. The first thirteen verses of this chapter conclude the second exhortation, or warning, and the idea of "a rest" for the people of God, already mentioned in Hebrews 4:18, is taken up and further elaborated. As for us, we are reminded in this passage that we enter into Jesus Christ by believing the gospel (Matthew 11:28-30). God will not always strive with man. 2 For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. We must believe if we want to enter (2-3) III. 3 months ago. << Hebrews 3 | Hebrews 4 | Hebrews 5 >> 4 1 Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 3 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. The first thirteen verses of this chapter conclude the second exhortation, or warning, and the idea of "a rest" for the people of God, already mentioned in Heb. Hebrews Saint Jerome, Bible Foundation and On-Line Book Initiative, Ed. Warning Against Neglecting Salvation. Hebrews 4:13 Though written thousands of years ago to a culture very different from our own, Scripture still communicates God’s Word to us today. 4 comprises two parts. Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. (Hebrews 4:14-16) We read in chapter two about Jesus –that “He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people ” (Hebrews 2:17). Chapter Contents. What is the “therefore” there for? (11-16) Commentary on Hebrews 4:1-10 (Read Hebrews 4:1-10) (K) 11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.(L). 4 comprises two parts. This rest is a finished work God has completed (4-5) Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief. 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest(S) who has ascended into heaven,[f](T) Jesus the Son of God,(U) let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. Hebrews Chapter 4 Discussion < Back to Hebrews Chapter 4 Enter New Comment . Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Hebrews 4. The first thirteen verses of this chapter conclude the second exhortation, or warning, and the idea of "a rest" for the people of God, already mentioned in Heb. 4. In Chapter 3, the writer of Hebrews warned the reader not to miss out on the "rest" offered by God, due to disobedience (Hebrews 3:12–13). Hebrews 4:7 “Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” Those who hear the Word of God have an obligation to receive the Word. . The apostle, having in the foregoing chapter set forth the sin and punishment of the ancient Jews, proceeds in this, I.To declare that our privileges by Christ under the gospel exceed the privileges of the Jewish church under Moses, as a reason why we should make a right improvement of them ().II. Chapter. The reason why they were not brought into the rest promised to them, Hebrews 4:2. - For he hath said somewhere (που cf. 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. a. (1 Peter 2:2, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5) c. Is living and powerful: Understanding this spiritual nature of the Bible, the writer to the Hebrews could confidently write this. Discussion Questions. So we must be very careful. Hebrews Chapter 4. 1 God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. Although the reign of the exalted Jesus is a theme that occurs elsewhere in Hebrews, and Jesus’ throne is mentioned in Heb 1:8, the throne of grace refers to the throne of God. Outline: I. Hebrews Chapter 4 Continued. Hebrews 4:7 "Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts." 1. Hebrews 4. 2 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. Hebrews 4 A Rest for the People of God. From the album "The New Testament & Classical Psalms" by Tracy Collier on Napster 5:4); Heb. Chapter. All rights reserved worldwide. This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. 12:15 let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 2 For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those … A description of the word of God, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 4:13. 2 For since a the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and b every transgression or disobedience received a just c retribution, 3 d how shall we escape if we e neglect such a great salvation? the throne of grace. 4. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Hebrews 4. Od. Hebrews 4. Check out Hebrews, Chapter 4 by The Bible Readers on Amazon Music. The first thirteen verses of this chapter conclude the second exhortation, or warning, and the idea of "a rest" for the people of God, already mentioned in Hebrews 4:18, is taken up and further elaborated. Hebrews 4 A Rest for the People of God. 4. Chapter 3 focused on Israel's failure to trust God at the borders of Canaan. Outline: I. Hebrews 4 is the fourth chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The author is anonymous, although the internal reference to "our brother Timothy" (Hebrews 13:23) causes a traditional attribution to Paul, but this attribution has been disputed since the second century and there is no decisive evidence for the authorship. The Christian's rest. King James Version (KJV). 1 Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem n to have failed to reach it. Hebrews 2:1-3 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip… Hebrews 12:15,25 2 For we have heard the Good News, just as they did. Does the promise still remain of entering His rest? This rest is a finished work God has completed (4-5) IV. Since so many have fallen, we have cause to fear ( Hebrews 3:17-19). NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. (V) 15 For we do not have a high priest(W) who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are(X)—yet he did not sin. 4. Hebrews 4:9, NLT: "So there is a … 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. We are to enter into it through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 2:6) of the seventh day on this wise, And God rested the seventh day from all his works; and in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.Here the argument is carried out. 1 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be … We are to enter into it through Jesus Christ. 6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief: 7 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. 1 Now, God has offered us the promise that we may receive that rest he spoke about. (O) Sharper than any double-edged sword,(P) it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Chapter. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Betty on Hebrews 4. love your bible . Those who hear the Word of God have an obligation to receive the Word. 2 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 2 For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. From Wikisource < View of the Hebrews. In the first Heb 4:1-13, the apostle pursues and completes the exhortation which he had commenced in the previous chapter, drawn from the comparison of the Saviour with Moses (see the analysis of Heb. Hebrews 4:1-10. 6:1; (Gal. 4:18, is taken up and further elaborated. 2 For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it. Hebrews 4:14-16 Having Jesus the Son of God for our High Priest, we. As for us, we are reminded in this passage that we enter into Jesus Christ by believing the gospel (Matthew 11:28-30). A promise of rest remains (1) II. 2 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. Let us fear therefore lest the promise being left of entering into his rest, any of you should be thought to be wanting. The word of God is the Christian’s source of spiritual growth. Hebrews 4:12,13 The power of God’s word. 8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. Read Hebrews Chapter 4 from the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible (DRB), Challoner Revision. Analysis Of The Chapter This chapter Heb. Hebrews 4 God's special place of rest. God will not always strive with man. 2 For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit … Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Hebrews 4. The similarity of Heb 4:16 to Heb 10:19–22 indicates that the author is thinking of our confident access to God, made possible by the priestly work of Jesus. (Quoted from Psalm 110:4), from which this whole section is expounded. 4 as one text says, referring to the seventh day: And God rested on the seventh day after all the work he had been doing.. 5 And, again, the passage above says: They will never reach my place of rest.. 6 It remains the case, then, that there would be some people who would reach it, and since those who first heard the good news were prevented from entering by their refusal to believe, Hebrews 4 is the fourth chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The author is anonymous, although the internal reference to "our brother Timothy" (Hebrews 13:23) causes a traditional attribution to Paul, but this attribution has been disputed since the second century and there is no decisive evidence for the authorship. Hebrews 4:1-10. View Thread Report. 4 For somewhere he has spoken about the seventh day in these words: “On the seventh day God rested from all his works.”[c](D) 5 And again in the passage above he says, “They shall never enter my rest.”(E). Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Hebrews 4. 6 Therefore since it still remains for some to enter that rest, and since those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience,(F) 7 God again set a certain day, calling it “Today.” This he did when a long time later he spoke through David, as in the passage already quoted: “Today, if you hear his voice,    do not harden your hearts.”[d](G), 8 For if Joshua had given them rest,(H) God would not have spoken(I) later about another day. 1 God promised his people that they could go to his special place of rest. Check out Hebrews Chapter 4 by Tracy Collier on Amazon Music. Psalm 95, which is the origin of the middle phrase in Hebrews 4:3, expresses the LORD's judgment of their unbelief. The name is different, because the Old and New Testaments are translated from different languages. Those who hear the Word of God have an obligation to receive the Word. 15 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. 9.1", "denarius") ... chapter 4. verse 1. verse 2. verse 3. verse 4. verse 5. verse 6. verse 7. verse 8. verse 9. verse 10. verse 11. verse 12. verse 13. verse 14. verse 15. verse 16. chapter 5 chapter 6. chapter 7. chapter 8. chapter 9. chapter 10. chapter 11. chapter 12. chapter 13. «Previous Chapter Next Chapter» Hebrews 4 (King James Version) 1 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. Although the reign of the exalted Jesus is a theme that occurs elsewhere in Hebrews, and Jesus’ throne is mentioned in Heb 1:8, the throne of grace refers to the throne of God. must hold fast our profession, and come boldly unto. The Promise of Rest. The Bible isn’t a collection of merely old stories and myths. This Melchizedec is the same as Melchizedek in the Old Testament. The first section had dealt primarily with (Psalm 95:7-8); the second section deals primarily with (Psalm 95:11). For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed. Hebrews 4 1 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. 2 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 … (Q) 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. This chapter Hebrews 4 comprises two parts. ("Agamemnon", "Hom. Promised Rest for God’s People. 2 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. (Hebrews 4:14-16) We read in chapter two about Jesus –that “He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people” (Hebrews 2:17). 1. 2 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. 4. 2 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. 4 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. chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter 13 verse: verse 1 verse 2 verse 3 This invitation is still open (6-9) I. Verses 1-10. [a](B) 3 Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, “So I declared on oath in my anger,    ‘They shall never enter my rest.’”[b](C), And yet his works have been finished since the creation of the world. A Sabbath-Rest for the People of God. Hebrews 4:9, ESV: "So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God," Hebrews 4:9, KJV: "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God." 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