Title: "Jesus: Our Ultimate Promised Land"

1. Why did Andy start out by telling us about a man fleeing East Germany in the 1960’s? How did it connect to Hebrews 4:11 and the theme of this section of the book? What Old Testament text forms the foundation for our text in Hebrews? Of what does it warn us? Why is that good?

2. Read 3:7-12. According to v. 12, about what great danger are we warned which leads to hardness of heart toward God? Read 3:16-19 and discuss how the Israelites’ unbelief in the wilderness made no sense and led to their destruction. Read 3:13-14. How do these verses provide us with an antidote to unbelief? Who have you enlisted on your journey to the  ultimate Promised Land? Talk about one Christian who has helpfully challenged/helped you.

3. Read 3:18 & 4:6. How does disobedience lead to hard hearts? Read 4:11-12 and discuss God’s antidote to disobedience. Why does gospel-focused Scripture best ensure obedience?