2. Luke 9:62 Hebrews 10:36 Matthew 10:22, 24
62 “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”
Matthew 10:22, 24
Hebrews 10:36

3. The Joy That Is Set Before Us
Hebrews 12:1-4

4. The life of a Christian is described as a race
Philippians 2:16
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
2 Timothy 2:5
Hebrews 12:1

5. So Great A Cloud Of Witnesses
Examples of faithful people
People we’ve known
They must not be forgotten

6. “Lay aside every weight”
Trials & temptations
Health challenges
Family turmoil
Church problems
Financial problems
Loss of loved ones

7. “The sin which besets us”
Unbelief – Heb. 3:17-19
Laziness – Heb. 6:11-12
Weary, discouraged – Heb. 12:3

8. Looking Unto Jesus
Hebrews 2:9-18
Hebrews 4:14-16

9. Applications Count your blessings everyday
Try to have the mind of Christ
Pray without ceasing
Read your Bible daily
Attend services faithfully
Build your family life
Look forward to heaven

10. The Joy That Is Set Before Us
1 John 3:1-3