Rest

Finding Rest From Your Burdens - Matthew 11:25 – 11:30 (commentary)

In contrast to His condemnation of the three Galilean cities Jesus issued a call to those who in faith would turn to Him (vv. 25-26). He declares that true discipleship can be enjoyed only by those who come to Him in childlike faith. Jesus goes on to say that the one who tr …

The Promise of Rest - Hebrews 4:1 – 4:11 (commentary)

In this passage we find the word “rest” mentioned nine times (vv. 1-11). God has provided a “rest” and that “rest” can still be known today. The reference to Jesus also involves Joshua of the Old Testament (v. 8). The two words, Joshua and Jesu …

How to Celebrate The Day of Atonement - Leviticus 23:23 – 23:32 (commentary)

Following the feast of Pentecost, there is a four-month gap in God’s calendar before the next feast. This gap could represent the age we are now in, the age of the church, when we should be devotedly involved in the harvest (Matt. 9:36-38). The ‘Feast of Trumpets” was …