Homilist Hebrews 4:10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also has ceased from his own works, as God did from his. I. THE PERSONS — "The people of God." 1. He purchased them. 2. He has prepared them. 3. He has watched over and guarded them. 4. They have been enlightened. II. THE PROMISE — "There remaineth a rest." 1. Already in existence. 2. Not yet manifested. III. THE EXPECTATION — "Rest." 1. Chiefly negative. Denoting an absence of what is painful, laborious, disagreeable. 2. Not necessarily inaction. The brain-toiler rests in taking manual exercise. The muscle-worker rests in reading and writing. The teacher rests in games, such as cricket, &c. So the Christian shall not fear the toils of earth in the occupation of heaven. 3. Blessed. The absence of all evil will give opportunity for the exercise of all that is good. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.WEB: For he who has entered into his rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from his. |
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