1. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

2. 3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.

3. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

4. Hebrews 12:1-3

5. Jesus, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross

6. Living in light of eternity means answering the call of eternity by living with joy beyond the cross

7. I. Living with joy by seeing the examples before us and around us II. Living with joy by setting aside things that hinder III. Living with joyful endurance looking towards Jesus

8. Hebrews 12:1a (ESV) Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses

10. Hebrews 12:1b (ESV) let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely

13. Hebrews 12:1b (ESV) let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely

14. Hebrews 12:1c (ESV) let us run with endurance the race that is set before us

16. Hebrews 12:2a (ESV) looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith