Finding Rest in the Promises of God

Main Idea: God blesses His people with *land* and *rest* when they are obedient to Him and unified with one another.

Notice, as we read, the repetition of two words: Rest and Land

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Land and Rest is Central to God’s Covenant Love

Land: a place of safety and fellowship with God

Creation

Abraham: I will give you a land

Exodus: I will take you to a land

Red Sea: I can once again turn sea into dry land.

Jesus turns sea into dry land as he walks on it.

Eschatology: We are promised a new land

Existential: We experience God walking with us today.

Rest: a place of peace

Hebrews 3:7-4:11

Transition: For the NT Christian, the concepts of “Land” and “Rest” indicate the life of joy.

Principle 1: God gives us joy as we trust in His sovereignty (10-11)

Principle 2: God gives us joy as we serve others (12-15)

Ref: Numbers 32

Principle 3: God gives you joy as you live in His presence (17)

Principle 4: God gives us joy as we obey His Word (18)

Conclusion: Peace and Joy are found in Jesus Christ