God’s Rest

The Israelites’ journey from slavery in Egypt to the freedom in the Promised Land of Canaan is used as a metaphor for the Christian journey from sin to salvation. The author of Hebrews connects the spiritual rest to faith in Jesus Christ meaning that entering God’s rest is about trusting in Jesus and living in obedience to Him while on earth.

East of Eden

While out in my rock garden trying to find a shady spot to work, I contemplated two gardens in the Bible. Afterall. the Bible is the story of these two gardens – each one played a most significant and vital role in the history of our world.