Sunday Morning (10-19-08): I preached "Jesus the Greatest Rest," from Hebrews 3:7-14:13. The main idea of the passage is that those hearing the message (of the gospel) should: take care so that they do not have a sinful, unbelieving heart. In Hebrews 3:7-18 the author teaches us that we forsake God's rest when we continue in faithless rebellion. His congregation were indecisive at to whether they should continue to follow Jesus. He warns that to reject the testimony of the Spirit is to fall under the condemnation of God.
Then in Hebrews 4:1-13 he teaches us that we the promise of rest still stands, and that if we want to enter into it, we must come through faith and obedience. The author parallels disbelief and disobedience in 4:3, 6 then urges us not to imitate such a pattern. We are to be those who hear the gospel and combine it with faithful obedience. He challenges us to remember in verses 11-13 that it is through God's Word that we are transformed and equipped. He reminds us that God will not be fooled by words, but that he searches the heart.
Sunday Evening: We didn't have our regular Discipleship Training class. We had a hayride fellowship. We took two trailer loads of people on a scenic ride through the woods. The event was well attended and was followed by an excellent meal. Thanks to every one who helped, and to those that brought food. It was well worth the effort.
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