Emmaus Baptist Church Sermons

Joshua 11 / Hebrews 4 - The God-Who-Saves gives Rest Joshua 11:23 So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the Lord had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal allotments. And the land had rest from war. (see also 21:44 and 22:4) Rest in the Old Testament Creation - Promised Land - Sanctuary/Temple -Sabbath Hebrews 4:8-10 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have Spoken of another day later on. So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. Rest in Hebrews/New Testament Already (Resting in Christ) - Not Yet (Heavenly Rest) What prevents Rest? A. Fear- what we see overpowers what we believe B. Unbelief- unfaithfulness to God’s promises and power C. Disobedience- failing to heed God’s Word and Good News What empowers Rest? 1. UP (Worship) -Looking to Christ’s Victory and Salvation -Worship of the Creator, Redeemer, and Judge 2. IN