Hebrews 12:1-2

HEBREWS 12:1-2, NKJV

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a
cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the
sin wich so easily ensnares us, and let us run with
endurance the race that is set before us, 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.”
“After having conducted extensive
research, Dr. J. Robert Clinton,
professor of leadership at Fuller
Theological Seminary, believes that
more than 70 percent of leaders do
not finish well...”
1. THROW OFF EVERY WEIGHT (V1A)

SIN—which so easily entangles (anger, hatred,

bitterness, selfish ambitions, envy, jealousy
Unnecessary weight, encumberance (AMP)
Spiritual fat (MSG)
2. RUN WITH ENDURANCE
(V1B)
The race that is set before you.
Our Mission: Go and Make disciples (Matt.
28:18-20)
Our Task: Reconciling people back to God (2 Cor.
5:18-21)
3. EYES ON JESUS (V2)
For the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising its shame
Beware of distractions; Yourself (Critical), Others (Comparison),
& Circumstance (Complain)