Devotionals for Wednesday: February 1

Introduction

As we study the Gospel, we pray for, anticipate, and expect spiritual growth in our lives. To facilitate this spiritual growth, we will use two components. One component is the commitment to attend the Wednesday Bible study from 7 pm-8:15 pm, either on campus in the Worship Center or via Livestream at www.bethelhampton.com. The second component is a set of weekly devotionals that we complete prior to the Wednesday Bible study.

The questions listed below are for you to answer and reflect upon as you study the chapter for this week. We suggest that you take at least four or five days each week for this personal devotional.

A Study of Jesus’ Superiority

Book of Hebrews Chapter 4

Day 1 – Hebrews 4:1-3 

1. In verse 1 what promise is the writer of Hebrews referring to? 

1. In verse 1, what is the writer’s fear for the readers? 

1. Should we be concerned about the same fear today? 

1. Why did the Word spoken of in verse 2 not profit those who heard it? 

1. What rest does verse 3 speak of as still pending today? 

1. Who is sure to enter into the rest spoken of in verse 3. 

Day 2 – Hebrews 4:4-10 

1. In verse 4 and 5, the Scripture is quoted that states that “God rested on the seventh day from all His works” and again He stated “they shall not enter My rest.” Why are these statements important? (Hebrews 4:6) 

1. In verse 7 the writer of Hebrews states that “Today after such a long time as it has been said: the Lord repeats His warning to the readers to not harden their hearts. What does this mean? 

1. When Joshua led the children of Israel into the Promised Land, why didn’t that conclude or complete their journey of rest? 

1. How does one know that they have entered their place of rest? What is the work that one rests from? (Hebrews 4:10) 

Day 3 – Hebrews 4:11-13 

1. How does verse 11 indicate that we may fail to enter the rest that we have been discussing? 

1. How does that same verse 11 reveal to us that we may enter that rest? 

1. What tool enables us to accomplish this task and why? (Hebrews 4:12) 

Day 4 – Hebrews 4:14-16 

1. Verse 14 provides us with a good reason to hold fast to our confession; what is that reason? 

1. What quality does our High Priest possess that again gives us good reason to hold to our confession? (Hebrews 4:15) 

1. How can we get the help we need to obtain the rest being offered to us? (Hebrews 4:16)