The Promised Rest

Hebrews 4:1-13. Landing the knockout blow to his current argument, the Author now turns his attention to the theme of "rest"that he first introduced in the last chapter. The Exodus Generation was promised rest in the land of promise, but because of rebellious unbelieving hearts they were denied that rest. But the Author wants to show that the promise of entering God's eternal rest still stands, for the promise of God's eternal rest awaits those who strive to rest in the finished work of Jesus.