With this passage we are presented with the second half of warning passage that began in 3:6b. The author urges his readers to continue in faith and strive to enter God’s rest. Remember this context as you begin your discussion.

1. What was the ‘good news’ that the Israelites received, which is mentioned in v.2? What is the good news we have received?

2. What is the place of faith in receiving the promise of rest? (see also: Gen.15:6; Gal. 3:6, 11-14)

3. What does the author mean by “Today”? How does this relate to v. 1 saying, “the promise…still stands”?

4. What does this passage (including the example of Israel in Psalm 95) tell us about God?

5. In what ways are you trying to find rest apart from faith in God’s promises?

6. What does it mean (in theory and in practice) to strive to enter God’s rest?