If They Shall Enter into My Rest Hebrews 4:5

The Hebrew writer told his readers “we which have believed do enter into rest”, and they shall “enter” “although the works were finished from the foundation of the world”. The writer stated even “God did rest the seventh day from all his works”, and in chapter four and verse five of Hebrews the writer challenges his readers again with these words, “If they shall enter into my rest” where we read:

And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.

The verse begins, “And in this place again,...” The writer began with the words, “And” or “in addition to and likewise” “in this place again” which means “with the same anew, renewed or repeated”. The Hebrew writer referred to Psalm chapter ninety five and verses eight through eleven as he once again draws his conclusions concerning the “rest” of God.

The verse goes on to say, “ ...If they shall enter into my rest.” The writer added, “If they shall” which means “whether and inasmuch as the people who hear the word of God and obey it”, “enter” or “come into and arise to” “my rest” which refers to “God's calming, desisting and quiet”. Once again the writer quotes the conditional concept of “rest” provided by God Almighty.

When we meditate upon these words in Hebrews, we see the importance of the “rest” of God. Not only was it demonstrated in Genesis chapter two when God ceased from His creation, but it is also referenced in Psalm chapter ninety five. Jesus Christ said, “Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28), and this was His reason for coming. He desired to provide “eternal rest” for everyone who will believe in Him as Savior and Lord, and He is willing to forgive all their sins if they willingly ask. May all who read these words understand the “rest” that comes from being in a relationship with Jesus.

Next time we see the writer share how “some must enter therein”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

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