January 15, 2012

Hebrews Lesson 6: A Second Warning (Part B)

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Hebrews Lesson 6: A Second Warning (Part B)
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Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-4:13

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Lesson Outline

Introduction

  1. The doctrine of the superiority of the Son (Hebrews 1:1-10:18)
    1. The thesis (Hebrews 1:1-3)
    2. His superiority to angels (Hebrews 1:4-2:18)
    3. His superiority over Moses (Hebrews 3:1-4:13)
      1. In His person (Hebrews 3:1-4)
      2. In His position (Hebrews 3:5-6)
      3. The danger of disobedience (Hebrews 3:7-4:13)
        1. The pattern of disobedience (Hebrews 3:7-11)
        2. The peril of disobedience (Hebrews 3:12-19)
          1. Note: “one another” (Hebrews 3:13)
          2. Note: “today” (Hebrews 3:13, 15; 4:7) cf. Numbers 14:39-45
        3. The promise of rest (Hebrews 4:1-11)
          Note: the significance of “rest”
          Three “rests” in this passage

          1. Israel entering the land under Joshua (Heb. 3:11, 18-19; Josh. 11:23; 21:44; 22:4, etc.)
          2. The seventh day of creation (Heb. 4:4, 10; Gen. 2:2-3, etc.)
          3. The promised rest (Heb. 4:1, 3, 6, 8-11)
            1. What is the promised rest?
              1. Eternal bliss cf. Heb. 4:1, 11; Rev. 14:13
              2. The “faith/rest” life
                1. The present tense in Heb. 4:3
                2. The Lord’s words in Matt. 11:28-30
                3. The typology of the Old Testament Israel
                4. But note: Heb. 4:12-13; 4:10
              3. The coming kingdom and eternity
                1. Heb. 4:1 “promise” cf. Heb. 11:39
                2. The O. T. promise of rest Psa. 132:12-14; Isa. 11:10 etc.
                3. The “rest” in Psalm 95 involved the land
                4. The “rest” involves a future time (Heb. 4:8)
                5. Jews looked on the Sabbath as picturing the Kingdom. Cf. Col. 2:16-17
        4. The prudence of obedience (Hebrews 4:12-13)

Conclusion and application

Dr. Stanley Toussaint
The humble, spiritual giant from Hinckley, Minnesota, who touched the lives of many, taught and preached the Scriptures, and loved well, is home—with his Lord and Savior. Dr. Stanley Toussaint, Dallas Theological Seminary's beloved senior professor emeritus of Bible Exposition who loved to teach Hebrews and Revelation is now with his Lord and Savior.

Known as one of the world's leading authorities on the New Testament, Dr. Toussaint was also an editor, author, and conference speaker. A man who loved to fish and travel, he has taught in Christian schools in the Middle East, Australia, and the Far East, and has ministered in pulpits around the world. A pastor-teacher committed to expository preaching, Dr. Toussaint aptly blended scholarship with a heart for God and His people.

After retiring from teaching in 2012, Dr. Toussaint continued to do the work he loved. He served as an adjunct professor, teaching and mentoring his students, and staying active in his home church, Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. He seldom let anything stop him from completing what God had set before him.

Visit dts.edu for more information about Dr. Toussaint.
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