Jesus is Better | Hebrews | Week 7 | Finding Rest | Pastor John Decker
John Decker   -   March 24, 2025

Questions

  1. Defining Rest:

    • What does “rest” mean to you personally, both physically and spiritually?

  2. Trusting God’s Provision:

    • How does the idea that “God always provides” challenge or encourage you in your day-to-day life?

  3. The Sabbath as a Model:

    • How does the Old Testament Sabbath (and its regulations) point us to the ultimate rest in Jesus?

  4. Identity in Christ:

    • In what areas of your life are you tempted to define yourself by your achievements rather than by who you are in Christ?

  5. Overcoming Striving:

    • The sermon challenges us to stop striving to earn God’s favor. How can you personally learn to “rest in Jesus” rather than overworking to prove your worth?

  6. Practical Applications:

    • What are some modern “distractions” (like constant connectivity, work overload, etc.) that steal away your rest?

  7. Reflection and Transformation:

    • What steps can your group take together to support one another in cultivating a lifestyle of rest and trust in God?

Notable Quotes

“Learning to rest in Jesus supplies our strength to thrive.”

“God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh—this isn’t about weariness, but about completion and divine provision.”

“Jesus is our rest. He is our righteousness, our new identity, and our ultimate security.”