“File Under Chapter Eleven!” Hebrews 12:1-13

Present business laws have an action that is called “Chapter Eleven”…

In Santa Fe, New Mexico, a man phoned a local newspaper… The man requested that his engagement notice be withdrawn and not printed. He was told…

Coventry, England – a man called the Citizen’s Advice Bureau Coventry, England – a man called the Citizen’s Advice Bureau. He was calling to locate his wife…

Purpose: to better understand how the grace of God deserves a life of commitment in response

“…of whom the world was not even worthy.” Hebrews 11:38 “…of whom the world was not even worthy.”

I Commitment of Your Feet (v1) 8

Conductor, Hans Richter “I’m sorry to trouble you, but I can’t always keep time with your tapping.” Conductor, Hans Richter

I Commitment of Your Feet (v1) A. Lay Aside the Weights

Bill Bowerman (coach and co-founder of Nike, Inc.) In 1960, University of Oregon track coach, Bill Bowerman developed shoes that weighed 4 oz as compared to the previous best of 6 oz shoes… Bill Bowerman (coach and co-founder of Nike, Inc.)

“That car meant everything to me!”

I Commitment of Your Feet (v1) A. Lay Aside the Weights B. Run With Endurance 13

Two frogs fell into a can of cream, Or so I’ve heard it told; The sides of the can were shiny and steep. The cream was deep and cold, “O, what’s the use?” croaked No. 1. “Tis fate; no help’s around. Goodbye, my friends! Goodbye, sad world!” And weeping still, he drowned But No. 2, of sterner stuff, Dog-paddled in surprise. The while he wiped his creamy face, And dried his creamy eyes. “I’ll swim awhile, at least,” he said Or so I’ve heard he said; “It really won’t help the world

If one more frog were dead If one more frog were dead.” An hour or two he kicked and swam, Not once he stopped to mutter, But kicked and kicked and swam a kicked Then hopped out via butter!

I Commitment of Your Feet (v1) A. Lay Aside the Weights B. Run With Endurance C. Run the Right Direction 16

II Commitment of Your Eyes (vv 2-11) A. To the “Cloud of Witnesses” 17

…These want us to succeed all for the glory and honor of Christ the Lord!

II Commitment of Your Eyes (vv 2-11) A. To the “Cloud of Witnesses” B. To the Author/Perfecter of Faith 19

III Commitment of Your Hands (vv 12-13) A. Strengthen the Limbs That Are Weak 20

Rather than throw in the towel, we are urged to strengthen one another…

III Commitment of Your Hands (vv 12-13) A. Strengthen the Limbs That Are Weak B. Strengthen Each Others’ Hands 22

Isaiah 35:3-4 “Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Say to those with anxious heart, ‘Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance…’”

Conclusion and Summary When you and I recognize our lives need reorganization, when all for Jesus is desired – we must file our lives under Chapter Eleven…