1. “VICTORY IN THE TRIALS OF LIFE” Through Faith-Resting in God and His Word Hebrews 4

2. Faith Defined: To TRUST in, depend on or rely on. Confidence and trust in the ability, power, skill and promises of another, specifically GOD.

5. Hebrews 11:6 “But without FAITH it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must BELIEVE that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

7. Hebrews 11:6 “But without FAITH it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must BELIEVE that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 (ESV) 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

9. Hebrews 10:38 38 Now the just shall live by faith;

10. I.THE EXPLANATION OF GOD’S REST (4:1-10) A.THE MEANING OF REST. The word rest literally means to CEASE thoroughly; to cease from work; to lie down; to rest.

17. I.THE EXPLANATION OF GOD’S REST (4:1-10) B.THE WARNING OF REST.

18. Do not DRIFT mentally from their SAVIOR and His so great SALVATION through NEGLECT of Him. (2:1-4) Do not HARDEN YOUR HEARTS through UNBELIEF in DEPARTING from your focus and fellowship with JESUS CHRIST in the TRIALS you are facing. (Ch. 3)

19. I.THE EXPLANATION OF GOD’S REST (4:1-10) B.THE WARNING OF REST. 1.The warning is given to BELIEVERS. 2.The warning is to not FAIL to enter the “rest” that God has provided and promised by His grace through faith to you.

21. I.THE EXPLANATION OF GOD’S REST (4:1-10) C.THE MEANS OF REST. The means of God’s rest involves… 1.KNOWING the promises of God. 2.BELIEVING the promises of God.

22. KNOWING GOD’S PROMISES + BELIEVING GOD’S PROMISES = ENJOYING GOD’S REST

23. Philippians 4:19 19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus..

24. Isaiah 26:3 3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.

25. James 1:5–6 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.

26. 1 John 1:9 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

27. I.THE EXPLANATION OF GOD’S REST (4:1-10) D.TWO PAST ILLUSTRATIONS OF REST, which God in the past provided. (4:4-5) 1.The rest of CREATION. (4:4)

31. Proverbs 14:14 14 The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied from above.

33. I.THE EXPLANATION OF GOD’S REST (4:1-10) D.TWO PAST ILLUSTRATIONS OF REST, which God in the past provided. (4:4-5) 2.The rest of CANAAN. (4:5)

35. I.THE EXPLANATION OF GOD’S REST (4:1-10) E.THE PROVISION OF GOD’S REST. (4:7-10) 1.The rest God provides is available to ALL believers, but entered only by SOME.

36. I.THE EXPLANATION OF GOD’S REST (4:1-10) E.THE PROVISION OF GOD’S REST. (4:7-10) 2.The rest God provides is entered only BY FAITH in God’s person and promises. BY FAITH in God’s person and promises.

37. I.THE EXPLANATION OF GOD’S REST (4:1-10) E.THE PROVISION OF GOD’S REST. (4:7-10) 3.The rest God provides is to be entered TODAY.

39. I.THE EXPLANATION OF GOD’S REST (4:1-10) E.THE PROVISION OF GOD’S REST. (4:7-10) 4.The rest God provides is STILL AVAILABLE.

40. I.THE EXPLANATION OF GOD’S REST (4:1-10) E.THE PROVISION OF GOD’S REST. (4:7-10) 5.The rest God provides is a SPIRITUAL rest.

41. I.THE EXPLANATION OF GOD’S REST (4:1-10) E.THE PROVISION OF GOD’S REST. (4:7-10) 6.The rest God provides is for GOD’S PEOPLE.

42. I.THE EXPLANATION OF GOD’S REST (4:1-10) E.THE PROVISION OF GOD’S REST. (4:7-10) 7.The rest God provides is by GOD’S GRACE.

43. II.THE ENTRANCE INTO GOD’S REST (4:11-16) A.THE ENCOURAGEMENT TO ENTER INTO GOD’S REST. (4:11a)

44. What are the two options? 1.YOU CAN EITHER BE DILIGENT TO ENTER THAT REST OR 2.YOU CAN FALL (after the same example of disobedience)

45. II.THE ENTRANCE INTO GOD’S REST (4:11-16) B.THE ELEMENTS TO ENTER INTO GOD’S REST. (4:11-16) 1.There’s the factor of DILIGENCE. (4:11a)

46. II.THE ENTRANCE INTO GOD’S REST (4:11-16) B.THE ELEMENTS TO ENTER INTO GOD’S REST. (4:11-16) 2.There’s the factor of FAITH. (4:11b)

47. II.THE ENTRANCE INTO GOD’S REST (4:11-16) B.THE ELEMENTS TO ENTER INTO GOD’S REST. (4:11-16) 3.There’s the factor of KNOWING GOD’S WORD. (4:12)

48. II.THE ENTRANCE INTO GOD’S REST (4:11-16) B.THE ELEMENTS TO ENTER INTO GOD’S REST. (4:11-16) 4.There’s the factor of PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY TO GOD. (4:13)

49. II.THE ENTRANCE INTO GOD’S REST (4:11-16) B.THE ELEMENTS TO ENTER INTO GOD’S REST. (4:11-16) 5.There’s the factor of LOOKING TO JESUS CHRIST. (4:14-15)

50. II.THE ENTRANCE INTO GOD’S REST (4:11-16) B.THE ELEMENTS TO ENTER INTO GOD’S REST. (4:11-16) 6.There’s the factor of BELIEVING PRAYER. (4:16)

54. Isaiah 66:13 13 As one whom his mother comforts, So I will comfort you.

56. Psalm 32:8 8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.