Hebrews 3-4. Entering into the Lord's Rest

Read Hebrews 3:8–4:16 and the institute student manual commentary for Hebrews 3:11, “What Does It Mean to Enter into the ‘Rest’ of the Lord?” (p. 383). Write answers to the following questions:

• What group of people was refused entrance into the Lord’s rest? Those who who harden their hearts or are unbelieving will not be accepted into the Lord's rest.
• What sins caused them to forfeit this privilege? The sin of omission or of unbelief.
• How does Doctrine and Covenants 84:23–24 help define what is the Lord’s rest? The Lord's rest is where those who are sanctified and worthy can be in the presence of the Lord.
• What sins did Paul repeatedly warn against so as not to incur the same punishment? Harden not your heart
• How do you think the warnings in Hebrews 3:12–15 apply to us? Progress and damnation both come little by little so we need to check ourselves daily so we know we are progressing. The important thing is to surround ourselves with those who will help us toward this goal of progression.
• List the counsel found in Hebrews 4 that will help a person enter into the rest of the Lord.Have faith in the doctrines of the gospel. Don't harden your heart to the word. It is a labor well worth our efforts.
• 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). Many understand to accept Christ is to call upon him sometimes when it is convenient for them. We see from the teachings of Matthew, James and John that we need to act upon the words we say or are taught.