Hebrews 12:1-2 1 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.

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Hebrews 12:1-2 1 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 f or 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.

Hebrews 12:3-4 3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. 4 You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin.

The Joy Set Before Us T he Joy Is Heaven –I–I Peter 1:3-6a; Revelation 21:1-4 God, our Heavenly Father Jesus Christ, our Savior Spirit, guarantee of our Inheritance The Angels of God All the Redeemed For All Eternity

D o we Keep this Joy Before Us? –A–A braham, Isaac, and Jacob Hebrews 11:13-16 –M–M oses Hebrews 11:24-27

Do we Keep this Joy Before Us? –Paul Philippians 1:21-23; 3:12-14, 20 –Jesus Hebrews 12:2

The Joy Set Before Us O bstacles to Receiving This Joy –S–S in Hebrews 12:1, 4; Mark 9:43-48 –S–S piritual Laziness Hebrews 6:11-12; Revelation 3:14-19 –B–B ecoming Weary & Discouraged Hebrews 12:3; Galatians 6:9

A Joy that we Can be Confident In –A–A Hope that does not Disappoint Romans 5:1-5 –T–T his Hope is an Anchor for the Soul Hebrews 6:17-19 –G–G od’s Promises Will Not Fail Hebrews 6:18; Titus 1:2; 2 Peter 1:4

A Joy that Inspires us to Endure –H–H eb. 12:2; Jam. 1:2-4; 2 Cor. 4:16-18 T emptations F amily Turmoil H ealth Challenges C hurch Problems L oss of a Loved One T rials of the Faith

H ow to Receive This Joy –M–M ust be Born Again John 3:3-5; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:38 –M–M ust Remain Faithful to Christ I Corinthians 15:58; Revelation 2:10 2 John 9; I Timothy 6:12; Jude 3

The Joy Is Heaven Do we Keep This Joy Before Us? Obstacles to Receiving This Joy A Joy that we Can be Confident In A Joy that Inspires us to Endure How to Receive This Joy

The Joy Set Before Us “ Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.” –M–M atthew 25:21

Hebrews 12:1-2 1 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.