Running with Jesus: Persevering in Faith Inspired by Hebrews 12:1-2
In Hebrews 12:1-2, we are called to lay aside every weight and sin, persevering in our faith as we run the race set before us. Surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, we look to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who endured the cross for the joy set before Him. This message motivates us to develop discipline and self-control while completing our spiritual journey. As we run with perseverance, we can draw strength from Jesus, our ultimate partner in this race of faith.
Running with Jesus: Persevering in Faith Inspired by Hebrews 12:1-2
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Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
Hebrews 12:1-2 looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
Motivation • Motivated By: A Cloud of Witnesses (Ch.11) • Motivated To: - Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin - Run with Perseverance - Look to Jesus
The Mileage • Running the Race Develops: - Discipline – Hebrews 12:7-12 - Self-Control – 1 Corinthians 9:24-26 - Completion - 2 Timothy 4:7 “Finished the Race, Kept the Faith”
The Partner The Pioneer & Perfecter “It was fitting that God, . . . should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” ~ Hebrews 2:10 • Pioneer = Founder, Originator, Author, or Leader • Perfecter = Not Morality, but Completion
The Workout Plan “Run with perseverance the race that has been set before you, always looking to Jesus.” • How will you run with perseverance? • In what way are looking to Jesus as your running partner?