BTR Weekly eNewsletter: All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray

Issue #738 ~October 10, 2022

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All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray

“Therefore, I was angry with this generation, and I said, 'They are always being led astray in their heart; and they did not know my ways';"

Hebrews 3:10

"As I swore in my wrath "They shall not enter my rest."'"

Hebrews 3:11

verse 10: "Therefore, I was angry with this generation, and I said, 'They are always being led astray in their hearts; and they did not know my ways';"

This is the third "Therefore" in the passage. We see "Therefore" in verse 1, verse 7, and now in verse 10.

Here we get the Lord's response to the irresponsible behavior of the Israelites. The Lord says 2 things: (1) "They are always being led astray in their heart" and (2) "they did not know my ways."

The Bible Knowledge Commentary says: "God's reaction was one of anger. The word could mean (to loath). It is a word to refer to an intense displeasure or wrath."

"They did not know my ways." In other words, they had a lack of experiential knowledge of the Father's way of doing things.

Proverbs 8:34: "Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway" (NIV).

verse 11: "As I swore in my wrath, 'They shall not enter my rest.'"

"Rest" refers to the fulfillment of the promises that have been given to them. Rest is of a deepening, dependent relationship with the Lord Jesus.

Matthew 11:28-30: "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and My [burden] load is light (NASB).

The "rest" is the added blessing from God one receives as a believer when he lives a life in obedience to God.

As Moses is preparing to finish his farewell address, he says these words: "Among those nations you will find no repose, no resting place for the sole of your foot. There the Lord will give you an anxious mind, eyes weary with longing, and a despairing heart. You will live in constant suspense, filled with dread both night and day, never sure of your life" (Deut. 28:65-66 NIV).

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Praises & Prayer Requests

1. Pray: I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. Luke 15:7 (NASB)

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2. Pray: For we who have believed enter that rest, just as He has said, "AS I SWORE IN MY WRATH, THEY SHALL NOT ENTER MY REST," although His works were finished from the foundation of the world.

Hebrews 4:3 (NASB)

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3. Praise: Remember the word which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, saying 'The Lord your God gives you rest and will give you this land.' Joshua 1:13 (NASB)

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4. Pray: For prison inmates who are requesting Bibles to help them become children of God and to grow in His love and mercy. BTR is continuing to send Bibles and teaching material upon inmate's request. Please consider a financial gift to support this ministry.

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One of my all-time favorite hymns was also the favorite hymn of Hudson Taylor. Join me in singing verse 1 and 2 of "Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting":

Jesus, I am resting, resting In the joy of what Thou art;

I am finding out the greatness Of Thy loving heart.

Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee, And Thy beauty fills my soul,

For by Thy transforming power, Thou has made me whole.

O, how great Thy loving kindness, Vaster, broader than the sea!

O, how marvelous Thy goodness, Lavished all on me!

Yes, I rest in Thee, Beloved, Know what wealth of grace is Thine.

Kow Thy certainty of promise, And have made it mine.