Chapter 3
-In this chapter the author is making points on the critical
and essential element of belief in the life of the true follower of Christ
Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession (Hebrews 3:1). If we share
in this Heavenly calling, we must consider Jesus, His faithfulness and His
appointment, as our Deliverer with all trust and obedience (Hebrews 3:2). Jesus
has been counted worthy of much more glory than Moses as the builder of the
house, whereas Moses was simply a faithful servant of the most high God
testifying to the Messiah (Hebrews 3:3-5). Jesus is over God’s house as the
faithful One, and we are part of “His house if indeed we hold fast our
confidence and our boasting (in Christ alone) in our hope (Hebrews 3:6, 14).” *Application*
Our hope is in Christ Jesus and His work alone. All other things in Scripture
point to Him as our Rock and our Salvation. Trust is the key ingredient to
become part of His House (His Body, salvation). The disobedience of belief is
the one thing that God cannot stand. Without faith it is impossible to please
God. Therefore, it is our responsibility and duty first and foremost to believe
that God exists and is a faithful rewarder of those who trust in Him (Hebrews
11:6). It is as simple as that when it all comes down to it.
-The passage works with the disobedience of those Hebrews
that went into the wilderness with Moses, but hardened their hearts in rebellion
as they were tested in their faith. After they had seen all the miraculous
deeds of God in their deliverance from Egypt, they still had doubts and
complained greatly in unbelief. God was provoked with that generation and would
not let them enter into rest because they refused to trust in the Lord’s great
and mighty provision as they went astray in their HEART and did not KNOW the
ways of God (Hebrews 3:7-19). The same applies to the readers in the New
Testament and to us in this modern age. *Application* You cannot enter into God’s
rest unless you believe. This is a simple concept to understand, but the
application proves difficult in our wandering and unstable hearts. Resolve that
you will relinquish complete and utter control to the Lord of this universe by
totally trusting in who He is and what He has done for you. It is the ONLY way
to peace, hope, eternal life, and joy. He wants to give you rest, but you must
really believe. Otherwise, you have hardened your heart in disobedience and
have no part of Him.
Verse to memorize-
Hebrews 3:6, 19
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