February 9, 2025

Divine Rest

Speaker: Stephen Conley Series: Genesis Topic: Rest Scripture: Genesis 2:1–3, Hebrews 3:7– 4:13, Matthew 11:27–30

Text:  Genesis 2:1-3

Divine Rest Inaugurated in God’s Finished Work of Creation

  • God finished His work of creation.
  • God rested from His work of creation.
  • God blessed and sanctified the seventh day.

Our Eternal Rest Fulfilled in Christ’s Finished Work of Redemption

  • The theme of God’s rest is seen in the future rest that awaits those who belong to God in salvation.
  • Because of Christ’s death and resurrection, we can enter His eternal rest through faith in Christ and repentance (Hebrews 3:7-4:13).
  • Christ calls us to find rest for our souls in Him alone (Matthew 11:27-30).

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God's Sovereign Scattering and Blessing of the Nations

Speaker: Stephen Conley Scripture: Genesis 11:1–32, Acts 2:1–11, Acts 2:37–39 Series: Genesis

Jun 8

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God's Sovereignty Over the Nations

Speaker: Stephen Conley Scripture: Genesis 10:1–32 Series: Genesis

Jun 1

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A New Beginning Under God's Covenant

Speaker: Stephen Conley Scripture: Genesis 9:1–29 Series: Genesis