The Epistles to the Hebrews

Sess ion 5: Chr i st ’s Cal l to True Di scipleship in the New Covenant  49

The Hebrews and Their Need to Believe

Israel and Their Unbelief

Heard the Word of the Lord

Heard the Word of Christ

Were on the threshold of Canaan Were on the threshold of Christ

Were hardened due to unbelief Can be hardened by unbelief

Were vacillating with God’s commands

Disobeyed God’s commands

Deceived and despaired

Warned and exhorted

III. Entering into the Rest of God’s New Covenant of Promise, Heb. 4.1-13

A. The promise of God’s rest

1. Privilege and responsibility : believing the Gospel preached

a. The proper attitude in the face of unbelief: fear

b. The Gospel preached to us all: the catalytic power of faith

c. The key to spiritual profit : mixing the Word heard with faith