"Looking Unto Jesus" Hebrews 12:2

"Looking Unto Jesus" When Tempted

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. NKJV 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, NKJV

2 Peter 2:9 then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment, NKJV

When You Are Suffering "Looking Unto Jesus" We become heirs of God through suffering. Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

When You Are Suffering "Looking Unto Jesus" We become heirs of God through suffering. We have been allowed to suffer for Christ. Philippians 1:29 For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, NKJV

When You Are Suffering "Looking Unto Jesus" Moses chose to suffer. Hebrews 11:25 choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, NKJV

When You Are Suffering "Looking Unto Jesus" Moses chose to suffer. If we are going to suffer, we are to suffer for good rather than for doing evil. 1 Peter 3:17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. NKJV

When You Are Suffering "Looking Unto Jesus" Read Matthew 14:22-33 Moses chose to suffer. If we are going to suffer, we are to suffer for good rather than for doing evil. When we have difficulties, don’t take your eyes off Jesus. Read Matthew 14:22-33

Cares of Life "Looking Unto Jesus" Read Luke 10:38-42 Often we focus on everyday problems and fail to focus on spiritual things. Read Luke 10:38-42

Work of the Church "Looking Unto Jesus" Preaching the gospel to the lost.

1 Thessalonians 1:8 For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. NKJV

Philippians 4:14-18 Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress. 15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. 16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. 18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. NKJV

Work of the Church "Looking Unto Jesus" Preaching the gospel to the lost. Building up the spiritual strength of the saints.

Ephesians 4:11-16 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.

Work of the Church "Looking Unto Jesus" Preaching the gospel to the lost. Building up the spiritual strength of the saints. Caring for needy brethren.

Acts 4:34-35 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, 35 and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. NKJV

Acts 6:1-4 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. 2 Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. 3 Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; 4 but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

1 Timothy 5:16 If any believing man or woman has widows, let them relieve them, and do not let the church be burdened, that it may relieve those who are really widows. NKJV

Are We... "Looking Unto Jesus" ? Hebrews 12:2