The Race of Faith
Hebrews 12:1-3
1 Corinthians 9:24, (NLT)
Don't you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!
2 Timothy, 4:7 (NLT)
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race
1st The People
Hebrews 12:1, (NIV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses...
2nd The Preparation
Hebrews 12:1, (NIV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
NKJV: "Let us lay aside every weight"
- It could be the people you hang out with
- It could be your hobbies and your toys
- It could be your past success or your past failures
- It could be a lack of desire to win
Hebrews 12:1, (NIV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Hebrews 12:1, (NIV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
3rd The Power
Hebrews 12:2, (NIV)
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.
Philippians 1:6, (NKJV)
being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;
Jude 24, (NIV)
To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—
Hebrews 12:2, (NIV)
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.
Hebrews 12:3, (NIV)
Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
