In my studies, I've realized a theme, I don't think I've ever seen before.
That God starts over.
The hebrews that left Egypt weren't the hebrews that entered the promised land.
The religious leaders of Jesus' time didn't get to enter the rest, instead it was given to some young common men. Then later to the Gentiles at large.
The scripture that comes to mind is you can't put new wine into old wineskins, for they will burst.
Two things that I take away from this teaching.
1. That God isn't required to bless us. He will move on, with, or without us.
2. That God's chief priority is our hearts. The hebrews were bitter and complainers. The religious leaders used scripture to reinforce their murderous ways. God is looking for people that have clean hands and a pure heart.
I'm not looking to challenge/debate this belief. I'm looking to share the blessing in it.