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Hebrews 12:1–2 · BSB
12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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…more like Jesus. How do I do that? You know how you do it. You keep your eyes and this is what we want to do in our church Firmly fixed on Jesus.Hebrews, chapter 12, verses 1 through 3. Fix your eyes on Jesus. Who endured what suffering the cross and shame. Who endured opposition. Why? If you read this, it's amazing. So that we,…
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…for we are being made fit and worthy for a world that is to come. And faith looks to Jesus, who is the author and perfecter of our faith. This isHebrews 12:1–3. And faith commands us to turn our eyes onto Him and to look to Him who has run His race and endured the cross and despised the shame and sat down…
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…so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith…’ (Hebrews 12:1-2)
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…to be like Esau and sell my birthright for a pot of soup. I don't want to be like disobedient Israel.” It kind of goes back to the race analogy inHebrews 12:1–3. You hear the commands to put off all of the sin and the encumbrances which so easily entangle us and trip us up in the race. The believer looks at…
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…In what sense have they been made perfect? They have been made perfect in two senses. Number one, in that they have already finished their race. InHebrews chapter 12, verses 1–2, do you remember the race analogy that we spent a couple of weeks on? We're to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. There…
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…of what genuine Christian fellowship is all about, and allow us to refocus on our Lord Jesus Christ. Our current preaching series is based onHebrews 12, verse 1 to 3, where it says, Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let's throw off everything that hinder and the sin that so…
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…and effectiveness of faith and grace of God in our lives. That's the goal of running the race. So this racing analogy that the author gives us inHebrews 12:1–3, you will notice that he is not concerned just that we start the race. That's easy. A lot of people start the race that never finish it. A lot of…
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…likened to a race, a footrace, where people race and pursue a prize, pursue a goal, pursue a reward at the end. That is the analogy that is here inHebrews 12:1–3. In fact, you see in verse 1, the central idea of the entire passage in verse 1 is “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”…
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…the throne of God. 3 For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (Heb. 12:1–3NASB) What is the point of Hebrews 11? You and I are to look at this list of the heroes in the Faith Hall of Fame and we are to gain from that a…
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…faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. That'sHebrews chapter 12, verse 1 through 2. So we have, just to quickly summarize everything we've been through, we're looking at the kind of contrast in God's justice and mercy and the…
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…everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Now, I'm of the view thatHebrews chapter 12, verses 1 to 3, is the application for the whole letter of Hebrews. That is, that therefore, at the beginning of chapter 12, is not just about chapter 11, it's…
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Please take your copy of God's Word and join me in Hebrews chapter 12. Our text for this morning isHebrews chapter 12, verses 1-3. While you're getting there, let me remind you that this letter was written by an unknown author. There's some good guesses, but we're not entirely…
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…of the coming king and serve as encouragement to us. If God can save Samson and use him for his purpose, he can do the same for any of us. So inHebrews 12 verses 1 to 2we read, Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of weaknesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely…
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…say, well, I'm just going to, when I come up against a trial, hope for the best. I'm not sure that we'll get there. And so here's what we read inHebrews chapter 12, verses 1 through 3. It says this. Therefore, since we're surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so…
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…be tempted so that he could identify with us, empathize with us and save us. And the author of Hebrews motivates us with the example of Christ inHebrews 12 verses 1 to 2. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely and let us…
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…help in trouble. He is our rock. He is our fortress. But what I want you to see is if you turn your Bibles over maybe a page to the left toHebrews 12 verses 1-3, we're going to see that steadfastness is Christ-like. So turn to Hebrews 12 verses 1-3. We read this, Therefore, since we are surrounded by so…
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…comes from the Lord. And the Lord commanded the fish. And it prompted Jonah unto try not. Thank you very much. Keep your finger. 1, 2, 1, 0.Hebrews chapter 12, verses 1 to 6. And then verse 11. Thank you. Hebrews chapter 12, verses 1 to 6. And verse 11. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of…
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