Entering God’s Rest, Accepting the Father (Hebrews 4:1–7) - Rick Soto

Sermon from Jan 11th, 2026   In Hebrews 4:1–7, we hear the best news: God’s rest is still available, and we’re invited to enter it by faith. This message reframes acceptance, not as self-acceptance, but as Father God’s acceptance of us through the blood of Jesus. From there, real identity, authenticity, and spiritual power begin to take root, and the inner conflicts that keep us restless start to lose their grip. We also trace the warning behind the passage, Israel received good news but didn’t benefit because they weren’t united by faith. The invitation stands for us today: don’t harden your heart, don’t drift into unbelief, and don’t settle for a version of “rest” that leaves God out. Key Scriptures Hebrews 4:1–7, Psalm 95 (referenced), Exodus 19:3–6, Exodus 23:20–33, Romans 3 (referenced) Key Themes God’s rest is promised, available, and entered by faith The difference between cultural self-acceptance and God’s acceptance Identity and inner peace flow from God’s finished work, not our self-effort A warning and an invitation, don’t miss what God is offering today