Why Can’t I Rest?

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Why Can’t I Rest?

Hebrews 4:1-16

January 23, 2022 • Jeff Cramer • Hebrews 4

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God offers everyone peace with God thru Jesus’ death and the peace of God by the presence of the Holy Spirit. Why do so many struggle with RESTING in God!?! (Hebrews 4) answers that question. Hebrews was given to 2nd generation Christian’s who were struggling with cultural change that challenged the foundation of their faith! “Will I remain in Christ or will I doubt Christ?” The temptation was to go back / to give up / AND to minimize life changing truths.

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