📖 Hebrews — Chapter 4 (KJV)
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Hebrews 4:1 Let Rus therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
Hebrews 4:2 For Runto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
Hebrews 4:3 For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, RAs I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
Hebrews 4:4 For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And RGod did rest the seventh day from all his works.
Hebrews 4:5 RAnd in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.
Hebrews 4:6 Seeing therefore Rit remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:
Hebrews 4:7 Again, he limiteth a certain day, Rsaying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
Hebrews 4:8 For if Jesus Rhad given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.
Hebrews 4:9 There Rremaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
Hebrews 4:10 For Rhe that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
Hebrews 4:11 RLet us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
Hebrews 4:12 For Rthe word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Hebrews 4:13 Neither Ris there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
Hebrews 4:14 Seeing then that we have Ra great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Hebrews 4:15 For Rwe have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore Rcome boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 4:1–7 — The promise of rest remains
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The warning continues with a promise still offered; hearing must be joined with faith rather than repeating wilderness disobedience.
Key Truth: Join hearing God's word with trusting response.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Let us therefore ____ , lest, a promise being left us of entering into …” (Hebrews 4:1)
Find it in Hebrews 4:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For he ____ in a certain place of the seventh day on this …” (Hebrews 4:4)
Find it in Hebrews 4:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Again, he ____ a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so …” (Hebrews 4:7)
Find it in Hebrews 4:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 4:8–13 — Rest, diligence, and God's searching word
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
God's rest calls for diligent response. His living word exposes the heart, and nothing is hidden from his sight.
Key Truth: Receive God's word with honest self-examination.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “For if ____ had given them rest, then would he not afterward have …” (Hebrews 4:8)
Find it in Hebrews 4:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Let us ____ therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall …” (Hebrews 4:11)
Find it in Hebrews 4:11 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Neither is there any ____ that is not manifest in his sight: but all things …” (Hebrews 4:13)
Find it in Hebrews 4:13 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 4:14–16 — Approach the throne of grace
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus the great high priest knows temptation without sin. Believers may approach for mercy and grace in time of need.
Key Truth: Seek Christ's mercy and timely help.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the ____ of God, let us hold fast our profession.” (Hebrews 4:14)
Find it in Hebrews 4:14 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For we have not an ____ priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our …” (Hebrews 4:15)
Find it in Hebrews 4:15 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain ____ , and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16)
Find it in Hebrews 4:16 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 95:11 — The psalm's warning concerning rest remains central to the argument.
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Reflect and Apply
What need should you bring honestly to the throne of grace?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 4:1–7 (The promise of rest remains) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 4:8–13 (Rest, diligence, and God's searching word) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 4:14–16 (Approach the throne of grace) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What discerning work is attributed to the word of God?
5. What response is urged toward the throne of grace?
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