God's Rest

Hebrews 4:1-13

Key Verse 4:10

1. Read verse 1. What does "his rest" stand for? What does it mean to "be found to have fallen short of it"? Why is this (falling short of entering his rest) a problem (if it ever happens to you)? 

2. Read verse 2. This passage indicates that "the message" (of the gospel) promises something "of value". In what respect is it valuable? What does it mean to "combine it with faith"? 

3. Read verses 3-10. What is a "Sabbath-rest"? Who are "the people of God"? On what basis does the author maintain that there still remains a Sabbath-rest for the people of God?

4. Read verse 11. What does "fall" mean? How does anyone fall if he or she falls? Why should one not fall?

5. Read verses 12-13 and describe the way in which one can prevent himself from falling (so that he is eventually able to enter God’s rest).