ENTER GOD’S REST I. PROMISE OF REST (HEB. 4:1) A. Available from God 1. Peace with God (Rom. 5:1,2) 2. Peace of God (Phil. 4:6,7) B. Access through Jesus C. Assurance to those in Christ (Rom. 8:1)

ENTER GOD’S REST II. PROCLAMATION OF REST (HEB. 4:2-6) To enter God’s Rest the Gospel must be… 1. Heard 2. Believed 3. Obeyed

ENTER GOD’S REST III. PEOPLE WHO REST (HEB. 4:8,9) The Christian Rest includes: 1. Rest in Christ (Mt. 11:28,29) 2. Rest from their labors (Rev. 14:13) 3. Rest with the Lord for eternity.

ENTER GOD’S REST IV. PREREQUISITE TO REST (HEB. 4:7,11) Be Diligent in Listening to God! Be Diligent in Learning His Will! Be Diligent in Living Faithfully!

ENTER GOD’S REST V. PREVENTION OF REST (HEB. 4:11b) Beware of the possibility of falling away Learn from O.T. examples Practice obedience---training must continue!

ENTER GOD’S REST God promises a rest The Gospel proclaims a rest God gives His people rest Diligently doing God’s will is a prerequisite to rest Disobedience prevents us from enjoying God’s rest