“Therefore We Also…” Hebrews 12:1-2 “Therefore We Also” 1/10/16 AM Shiloh - Tim Stevens Springs – 1/15/17

“Therefore We Also…” Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore we also…

“Therefore We Also…” Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

…Consider the Witnesses (Heb. 11) The elders obtained a good testimony Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice Enoch did not see death Noah moved with godly fear Abraham obeyed, dwelt, waited, and offered up Isaac Sarah received strength to conceive Isaac blessed Jacob blessed and worshiped Joseph made mention of the departure of the children of Israel Moses was hidden, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, forsook Egypt, kept the Passover The Israelites passed through the Red Sea The walls of Jericho fell down Rahab did not perish

“Therefore We Also…” Consider The Witnesses… Heb. 11:32-40 2 Cor. 4:8-18 Gal. 6:9

Faith of our fathers! living still, in spite of dungeon, fire, and sword; O how our hearts beat high with joy whene’er we hear that glorious word: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! Our fathers, chained in prisons dark, were still in heart and conscience free; How sweet would be their children’s fate if they, like them, could die for thee! Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! Faith of our fathers! we will love both friend and foe in all our strife; And preach thee, too, as love knows how, by kindly words and virtuous life: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!

“Therefore We Also…” Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Weight Consider The Witnesses… Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Weight “Ogkos” – “a burden, hindrance, or weight” 1 Cor. 6:12

“Therefore We Also…” Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Weight Consider The Witnesses… Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Weight A DESIRE For Worldly Success Husbands Eph. 5:28-29 Wives Titus 2:4-5; Prov. 31

“Therefore We Also…” Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Weight Consider The Witnesses… Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Weight A DESIRE to keep Worldly Friends 1 Cor. 15:33

“Therefore We Also…” Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Weight Consider The Witnesses… Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Weight A DESIRE For Pleasure/Fun Matt. 6:21

“Therefore We Also…” Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Weight Consider The Witnesses… Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Weight A DESIRE For Financial Security 1 Tim. 6:10

“Therefore We Also…” Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Weight Sin Consider The Witnesses… Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Weight Sin “…that so easily ensnares us…” Eph. 4:17-32

“Therefore We Also…” Run With Endurance… Heb. 10:32-39 1 Cor. 9:24-27 Consider The Witnesses… Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Run With Endurance… Heb. 10:32-39 1 Cor. 9:24-27 1 Timothy 6:12 2 Timothy 4:7 (2 Peter 1:2-11)

“Therefore We Also…” Look To Jesus… His Sacrifice Consider The Witnesses… Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Run With Endurance… Look To Jesus… His Sacrifice As “The Author of our Faith” Heb. 2:9-15 As “The Finisher of our Faith” 1 Peter 1:6-9

“Therefore We Also…” Look To Jesus… His Sacrifice His Teachings Consider The Witnesses… Lay Aside Every Weight & Sin… Run With Endurance… Look To Jesus… His Sacrifice His Teachings John 14:15 James 2:17 John 3:5 Matt. 16:24-26

What’s it to me? If we are going to ENDURE PERSECUTIONS in order to attain our ultimate goal of HEAVEN, we must: Remember… Lay aside the weights… Put off the old man of sin… Run our race with endurance… Keep our eyes on Jesus

“Therefore We Also…” Hebrews 12:1-2 “Therefore We Also” 1/10/16 AM Shiloh - Tim Stevens Springs – 1/15/17