_THE PROMISED REST_ ‘We which have believed do enter into rest.’ Hebrews 4:3 How shall we describe the manifold features that characterise this union with the God of rest? I. THE REST OF THE YIELDED WILL.—It is almost a commonplace to say it. But it needs constant saying, for in the neglect of... [ Continue Reading ]
_LABOUR TO REST_ ‘Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest.’ Hebrews 4:11 It would be hard to say whether ‘labour’ or ‘rest’ is most the key-note of the Christian religion. And the two are essentially united, for all rest presupposes labour. You cannot work for God till you rest in God. An... [ Continue Reading ]
_OUR HIGH PRIEST IN HEAVEN_ ‘Seeing then that we have a great High Priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are... [ Continue Reading ]
_CHRISTIANITY BETTER THAN JUDAISM_ ‘For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities.’ Hebrews 4:15 From the first chapter to the last of this Epistle the author discourses on the glory of Christ. To set forth Christ’s glory he contrasts Him with prophets... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE THRONE OF GRACE_ ‘Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.’ Hebrews 4:16 Mercy is man’s great need. If he looks back he needs mercy for the past, every day he needs mercy; and when he looks forward to eternity he... [ Continue Reading ]