Entering into the Lord's Rest

Choice #6

Hebrews 3-4

1.    What group of people was refused entrance into the Lord’s rest?

Those that sinned and did not repent, and those with an evil heart of unbelief.

2.    What sins caused them to forfeit this privilege?

Being unbelievers, and having hardened hearts so as not to hear the gospel messages.

3.    How does D&C 84:23-24 help define what is the Lord’s rest?

It defines the “Lord’s rest” as the fullness of His glory. Also, in the Institute Manual, you learn more about the meaning, and describes it as a life of paradise, a state of peace, an a place where we can rest from all our troubles.

4.    What sins did Paul repeatedly warn against so as not to incur the same punishment?

Not to be unbelievers, continually sin, and to not harden your hearts.

5.    How do you think the warnings in Hebrews 3:12-15 apply to us?

We live in a time where there is so much sin that is surrounding us. These warnings apply to us as a way to let us know that if we listen and follow the desires of Christ, and endure to the end, we will be saved. 

6.    List the counsel found in Hebrews 4 that will help a person enter into the rest of the Lord.

If we have faith, an open heart, and always believe, then we will be able to enter into the rest of the Lord.

7.    How do Matthew 7:21-23; John 7:17; James 1:22 help in understanding how the word needs to be “mixed with faith”? (Hebrews 4:2-3).

When we have faith, we are more likely to follow the words of the Lord. If we do what is asked of the Lord, we know and understand His doctrine and what He expects of us.