Rest In Hope Study Material – Week 2
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Rest in Hope Week 2:
Hebrews 3 & John 5:19-45; Hebrews 4 & John 6:35-40
A Heart Filled Winter Bible Reading Plan
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The Rest in Hope Winter Bible Reading Plan is a 7-week study that pairs the book of Hebrews with passages taken from the book of John. The last week the books of Matthew and Acts make a special appearance to help wrap the study up.
“The book of Hebrews links God’s saving power with His creative power. In other words, the power that brought the universe into being and that keeps it operating is the very power that cleanses our sins. How mistaken we would be to ever think that God couldn’t forgive us. No sin is too big for the Ruler of the universe to handle. He can and will forgive us when we come to Him through His Son…Christ’s sacrifice was final.”
Life Application Study Bible, ©2004, p. 2087
“In this Gospel, John provides clear evidence that Jesus is the Son of God and that by believing in Him we may have eternal life. John also provides unique material about Jesus’ birth. He did not come into being when He was born, because He is eternal.”
Life Application Study Bible, ©2004, p. 1748
Rest in Hope is . . .
A Bible reading plan that offers hearts…
- A quiet stillness!
- An opportunity to fill up on Scripture that proclaims who Jesus is, what He’s already done for us all, and what He continually offers to those that call upon His name!
- The time needed to rekindle our relationship with Jesus!
It’s a Bible reading journey on a mission to get us to sit in the glistening silence with our Lord and Savior.
It will require…
- a willing heart
- true devotion
- a longing for time spent with our Savior
What a wonderful way to keep our hearts cozy all winter long!
Each and every verse in this Bible reading plan points straight to JESUS! As we make our way through the Scripture we will be able to rest in the hope that only Jesus offers!!
For more details on the Rest in Hope Winter Bible Reading Plan – CLICK HERE!
Below you’ll find study material for WEEK 2. This study material is designed to help a heart dig deeper into God’s Word all while finding rest in the hope Jesus offers. The Scripture referenced below points straight to Him! Friends, Jesus is all we need! So, as you make your way through the Rest in Hope Winter Bible Reading Plan look for Jesus, because He is the HOPE our hearts thrive on.
REST IN HOPE – WEEK 2
Friends, the Bible was meant to be read as a whole. Each and every book is beneficial to a heart’s journey. While preparing the Rest in Hope Bible Reading Plan I began looking for ways to pair Hebrews with other Scripture references and once I made it to the book of John the reading plan was complete!
To be able to pair the words from Jesus and His disciples with the book of Hebrews makes for one powerful heart warming experience! So, my friends, as you journey through the Rest in Hope study material may you find this warmth!
SIDE NOTE – Last winter I shared the Rest With The Gospels Winter Bible Reading Plan here at A Heart Filled, and I love the fact that more Gospel reading will be going down with this year’s winter Bible reading plan! The Gospels are a great place to begin a dig when a heart is on the hunt for more, more about Jesus because they shed light on the time He walked the Earth side-by-side His disciples. (To fill your heart with even more of the Gospel truth, make sure to visit the growing collection of devotions that revolve around Scripture found in these four books of the Bible: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John!)
Rest in Hope – Week 2 Study Material
The Rest in Hope Bible Reading Plan was designed to help hearts grow closer and closer to Jesus, and that’s exactly what this study material is all about. It’s filled with key verses, Bible notes, and extra reading material that all points towards Jesus! Also included with each week’s study material is a worship song to help get our praise on as we dive into the glistening silence with our Lord and Savior!
Friends, this study material is here to help hearts fill up with the truths discovered along the Rest in Hope journey! It’s here to help hearts find the warmth Jesus not only offers us this winter season, but all year long!
I invite you to go grab a warm, cozy blanket, your favorite hot mug of bliss and get comfy! Cuz, it’s time to OPEN OUR BIBLES & FILL OUR HEARTS!!
(I’ve linked each section to make it easier to navigate. To head straight to a specific section just click on the links below!)
Worship Song – Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
There’s just something about a song that serves as a reminder of all Jesus is!
Cody Carnes’s song, Firm Foundation (He Won’t), helps set the stage so well for this week’s Scripture reading! The words in this song are exactly what a heart needs to hear to embrace the Rest in Hope found only in Jesus!
Friends, the lyrics in this song speak truth to what it’s like to live a life built on Jesus!!! HE IS FAITHFUL through generations, with every season!! We ARE safe in the arms of Jesus, and we WILL make it through.
As you listen to this song, I pray you are able to fill your heart with the assurance Jesus brings our way when we put our faith in Him.
REFERENCES: Song Title-Firm Foundation (He Won’t); Author(s)-Cody Carnes, Austin Davis, Chandler Moore; Publish Date-2021
Hebrews 3
FILL UP WITH TRUTH FOUND IN HEBREWS 3
“(4)For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. (6)But Christ is faithful over God’s house as a Son. And we are His house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.”
Hebrews 3:4, 6 (ESV)
“Because Christ lives in us as Believers, we can remain courageous and hopeful to the end. We are not saved by being steadfast and firm in our faith, but our courage and hope do reveal that our faith is real. Without this enduring faithfulness, we could easily be blown away by the winds of temptation, false teaching, or persecution.”
Life Application Study Bible, ©2004, p. 2087
“(7)That is why the Holy Spirit says, ‘Today when you hear His voice, (8)don’t harden your hearts as Israel did when they rebelled, when they tested Me in the wilderness. (9)There your ancestors tested and tried My patience, even though they saw My miracles for forty years. (10)So I was angry with them, and I said, “Their hearts always turn away from me. They refuse to do what I tell them.” (11)So in my anger I took and oath: “They will never enter my place of rest.”‘”
Hebrews 3:7-11 (NLT)
“(12)Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. (13)You must warn each other every day, while it is still ‘today,’ so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. (14)For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.“
Hebrews 3:12-14 (NLT)
DIG DEEPER
To dig deeper into what you read about in Hebrews 3, fill your heart with…
- A New Life – Ephesians 2
- Faith Is Our Victory – 1 John 5
John 5:19-45
FILL UP WITH TRUTH FOUND IN JOHN 5:19-45
“For just as the Father gives life to those He raises from the dead, so the Son gives life to anyone He wants.”
John 5:21 (NLT)
“I tell you the truth, those who listen to My message and believe in God who sent Me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.”
John 5:24 (NLT)
“You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to Me!“
John 5:39 (NLT)
KEEP READING JOHN
If you back up a little bit in chapter 5 you’ll find some testimony given by Jesus about Himself.
- Jesus Tells Us He IS God – John 5:16-18
And, since we left off in chapter 3 last week, I’d highly recommend reading through chapter 4! Jesus’ conversation with the women at the well is definitely one worth filling your heart with! (The full story is found in John 4:1-42.) The words He speaks in this chapter are words we all need to hear.
- Jesus IS Living Water – John 4:10-14
- Jesus IS The Messiah – John 4:26
Jesus’ conversation with the women at the well not only testifies to who He is but it also shows us how He works!
- Jesus IS our Example – John 4:34
- Jesus’ Conversation Lead To Revival – John 4:39-42
Friends, Jesus is the Savior of the world and He is the One who changes us!!
Hebrews 4
FILL UP WITH TRUTH FOUND IN HEBREWS 4
“God wants us to enter His rest. For the Israelites of Moses’ time, this rest was the earthly rest to be found in the Promised Land. For Christians, it is peace with God now and eternal life on a new earth later. We do not need to wait for the next life to enjoy God’s rest and peace; we may have it daily now! Our daily rest in the Lord will not end with death but will become an eternal rest in the place that Christ is preparing for us.“
Life Application Study Bible, ©2004, p. 2092
“(1)God’s promise of entering His rest still stands...(3)For only we who believe can enter His rest.”
Hebrews 4:1a, 3a (NLT)
“(14)So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered Heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. (15)This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for He faced all of the same testings we do, yet He did not sin. (16)So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.“
Hebrews 4:14-16 (NLT)
DIG DEEPER
To dig deeper into what you read about in Hebrews 4, fill your heart with…
- The Israelites Reject God’s Invitation – Numbers 13 & 14
- A Call To Listen – Proverbs 2
- There Is But One Mediator – 1 Timothy 2:5-6
- Rest To Know The Lord
John 6:35-40
FILL UP WITH TRUTH FOUND IN JOHN 6:35-40
“Jesus replied, ‘I am the Bread of Life. Whoever comes to Me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in Me will never be thirsty.”
John 6:35 (NLT)
“(39)And this is the will of God, that I should not lose even one of all those He has given Me, but that I should raise them up at the last day. (40)For it is My Father’s will that all who see His Son and believe in Him should have eternal life. I will raise them up at the last day.“
John 6:39-40 (NLT)
“Jesus said He would not lose even one person whom the Father had given Him. Thus, anyone who makes a sincere commitment to believe in Jesus Christ as Savior is secure in God’s promise of eternal life. Christ will not let His people be overcome by Satan and lose their salvation. (See John 17:12 & Philippians 1:6)”
Life Application Study Bible, ©2004, p. 1764
KEEP READING JOHN
Friends, to really live is to live a life found only in Jesus Christ. If you continue to read through the rest of John 6 you’ll learn how this works!
- God Touches The Hearts of Those Willing – John 6:43-47
AND…in order to fill up on all God wants to teach us we first must become united with Him!
- Jesus Offers Living Bread – John 6:48-51
- Eternal Life Is Found In Communion With Jesus, Our Lord And Savior – John 6:53-58
Jesus is where life begins and rest ensues!
That’s A Wrap For WEEK 2!
This concludes the study material for WEEK 2 of the Rest in Hope Winter Bible Reading Plan. As you make your way through God’s Word I pray you are able to…
- REST IN THE HOPE found only in Jesus!
- BE STILL & MEDITATE on His wonderful words!
- FILL YOUR HEART with His priceless treasures!
- LIVE BY HIS TRUTH ALONE!
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