1. Hebrews 12:1 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.

2. Hebrews 12:1

3. A Great Cloud of Witnesses Noah: “It doesn’t matter if they laugh” Abraham: “This world isn’t the one that counts” Sarah: “Be Patient” Jacob: “Don’t’ cheat” Moses: “Don’t get discouraged by God’s own people” Elijah: “You’re not the only one”

4. A Greater Cloud of Witnesses Peter: “You can get back up after you fall” Paul: “You can put your past behind you” “There is glory in weakness” “You can do more than you’d ever believe” Timothy: “It doesn’t matter if you are young”

5. Beyond the Cloud of Witnesses Rich man: “Don’t come here” “Don’t do what I did” Cain: “Don’t leave your brother behind” Lot’s wife: “Stay focused” “Don’t look back” Judas: “The money isn’t worth it”

6. Witnesses to extend the invitation Ethiopian Eunuch: “keep looking” Bereans: “keep studying” Herod Agrippa: “Don’t be almost but lost”