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In the pursuit of faith, our focus must be on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our beliefs. Hebrews 12:1-2 reminds us to look to Him in times of temptation and uncertainty. Jesus, who came to give sight to the blind, offers hope through the cross and the promise of heaven. By keeping our eyes fixed on Him, we can draw strength and guidance for our daily lives. Let us embrace His example, seek His mercy, and pursue the holiness that leads to our reward in heaven, ensuring our hearts and minds remain aligned with His purpose.
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Keep Your Eyes On… John 9:35-41 Ephesians 1:18
Keep Your Eyes on JesusHebrews 12:1-2 • Leader of the (our) faith,12:2 • Author (Prince, Acts 3:15), “Signifies one who takes a lead in, or provides the first occasion of, anything”(Vine) • Active cause: • Of life,Acts 3:15 (5:31) • Of our salvation,Heb. 2:10
Keep Your Eyes on JesusHebrews 12:1-2 • Completion of the (our) faith,12:2 • Perfector (finisher) – He brought the faith to its completion, its fullness, Eph. 1:10; cf. Gal. 3:1-3 • Jesus is our perfect example • We must fill ourselves w/ His mind & temper by keeping His example ever before us, Jno. 8:12; 1 Pet. 2:21
Keep Your Eyes on JesusHebrews 12:1-2 • In times of temptation,12:1-4 • He understands temptation & gives help, Hebrews 4:14-16 • Pray for God’s mercy, Psa. 123:1-4 (121:1-2; 141:8-10)
Keep Your Eyes on the CrossHebrews 12:2 • Only hope of our salvation,Col. 1: 20; 1 Pet. 2:24 • Preach gospel – Preach cross – Saving gospel, 1 Cor. 1:17-18, 21; 2:2 (Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 18:8) • Our motive for service & sacrifice, Matt. 26:39, 42 (Phil. 2:7-8); 10:38; 16:24
Keep Your Eyes on HeavenHebrews 12:2; 2 Peter 3:13 • On heaven’s purity, Rev. 21:27 • Diligent pursuit, 2 Pet. 3:14; 1 Pet. 1:4 • Cleanse & perfect holiness, 2 Cor. 7:1 • On heaven’s reward, Rev. 3:21 • Glory with Christ,Col. 3:4 • Partake of its splendor & grandeur, 2 Tim. 4:8; Phil. 3:20-21; 1 Jno. 3:2
Keep Your Eyes on… • Jesus came to earth so that those who do not see might have sight (Jno. 9:39) • The eyes of the saved must be focused on Jesus, on the cross & on heaven in order to endure(Heb. 12:1) • What are you looking at in your life?