THE RACE OF FAITH HEBREWS 12 1 3

THE RACE OF FAITH HEBREWS 12: 1 -3 3 PHASES: 1. 2. 3. EVALUATION PREPARATION CONSIDERATION

HEBREWS 12: 1 -3 • 1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, • 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of 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.

EVALUATION OF SIN Proverbs 6: 16 -19 Luke 8: 14 Luke 12: 15 Luke 21: 34 Romans 13: 11 -14 2 Corinthians 7: 1

EVALUATION OF SIN Ephesians 4: 22 -24 Philippians 2: 14 Colossians 3: 5 -8 1 Timothy 6: 9 -10 2 Timothy 2: 4 1 Peter 2: 1 1 John 2: 15 -16

EVALUATION OF SIN Jeremiah 17: 9 -10 1 John 1: 8 -10

EVALUATION OF THE RACE Matthew 10: 38 Luke 9: 23 -27 Hebrews 10: 35 -39 1 Corinthians 9: 24 -27 Philippians 2: 16 2 Timothy 4: 7

EVALUATION OF THE RACE Hebrews 10: 36 Matthew 24: 13 Luke 8: 15 Romans 5: 3 -5 Romans 8: 24 -25 James 5: 7 -11 Proverbs 27: 17 Galatians 6: 1 -10

PERSONAL EVALUATION WHERE ARE YOU? 1. Describe your race in 3 words. Or have someone who knows you describe your race in 3 words. 2. 3. What are the sins you need to confess? What skeletons are in your closet? What is your plan of action? Who, What, How?