1. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, Luke 2:4

2. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

3. Consider Jesus! 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. 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. 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. 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. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:1-3 Hebrews 12:1-3

4. Consider Jesus! So we can run with perseverance the race marked out for us. So we can run with perseverance the race marked out for us. So we won’t grow weary and lose heart. So we won’t grow weary and lose heart. So we can imitate His example and be like Him. So we can imitate His example and be like Him.

5. 3 2 Relationship Patterns H 1 Born again Character -significant -secure -valuable -loved Peace Love Joy Patience Kindness Goodness Gentleness Faithfulness Self-control Power Compassion Courage Wisdom Stage of life Relationship with God Where to live? Career? Marriage? Decisions? Protection? $Provision? !

6. The Race Marked out for Jesus First Chapter of Mark John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus Jesus is baptized Jesus is baptized “You are my beloved Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." Mark 1:11

7. 3 2 Relationship Patterns H 1 Born again Character Peace Love Joy Patience Kindness Goodness Gentleness Faithfulness Self-control Power Compassion Courage Wisdom Stage of life Relationship with the Father Where to live? Career? Marriage? Decisions? Protection? $Provision? Mark 1:11 “You are my beloved Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." !

8. The Race Marked out for Jesus First Chapter of Mark John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus Jesus is baptized Jesus is baptized Jesus is tempted by Satan Jesus is tempted by Satan Jesus calls first disciples Jesus calls first disciples Jesus drives out an evil spirit Jesus drives out an evil spirit Jesus heals many Jesus heals many Jesus prays in a solitary place Jesus prays in a solitary place Jesus heals a man with leprosy Jesus heals a man with leprosy

10. John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus Jesus is baptized Jesus is tempted by Satan Jesus calls first disciples Jesus drives out an evil spirit Jesus heals many Jesus prays in a solitary place Jesus heals a man with leprosy Mark chapter 1