Entering into the Lords's Rest

Choice 6: Hebrews 3-4. Entering into the Lord's Rest

“What Does It Mean to Enter into the ‘Rest’ of the Lord?”

What group of people was refused entrance into the Lord’s rest?

The Israelites were not allowed to enter into the Lords rest because they were unbelieving and provoked the Lord to anger.

What sins caused them to forfeit this privilege?

Hardening of their hearts and turning from God

How does Doctrine and Covenants 84:23–24 help define what is the Lord’s rest?

D&C 84:23-24

23 Now this Moses plainly taught to the children of Israel in the wilderness, and sought diligently to sanctify his people that they might behold the face of God;

 24 But they hardened their hearts and could not endure his presence; therefore, the Lord in his wrath, for his anger was kindled against them, swore that they should not enter into his rest while in the wilderness, which rest is the fulness of his glory.

To have full rest they must enter into his gospel fully by keeping his commandments and share the gospel with others.

What sins did Paul repeatedly warn against so as not to incur the same punishment?

He warned us not to harden our hearts

How do you think the warnings in Hebrews 3:12–15 apply to us?

The warnings given to the Hebrews apply to us because there is the same sins then as there was now.  People harden their hearts against the Lord today just as they did  then.

List the counsel found in Hebrews 4 that will help a person enter into the rest of the Lord.

We enter into the rest of the Lord when:                            Have faith

                                                                                                Do not fear

                                                                                                Obedience/Following

                                                                                                Doing His will

How do Matthew 7:21–23; John 7:17; James 1:22 help in understanding how the word needs to be “mixed with faith”? (Hebrews 4:2–3).

Matthew 7:21-23

21 ¶Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

John 7:17

7 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

We need to “know” the truthfulness of the gospel sometimes we move forward in faith based on what we know from the gospel.  Sometimes things will not be easy to understand or make sense but we need to keep moving forward and trusting in the Lord.