Fresh Sermon Video - “Running Into 2024” -Hebrews 12:1-3
The Christian life is often pictured as an epic foot race. Run to win big in 2024!
Discussion & Application Questions from the Sermon “Running into The New Year” - Hebrews 12:1-3
Personal Reflection: How can you practically "lay aside every weight" in your life to run the race of faith with endurance, as mentioned in Hebrews 12:1? What specific burdens or distractions do you need to release to follow Christ more closely?
Endurance in Trials: In the face of current challenges or difficulties, how can the assurance of being surrounded by a "great cloud of witnesses" encourage you to persevere in your faith journey, as suggested in Hebrews 12:1?
Fixing Your Eyes on Jesus: What intentional steps can you take to fix your eyes on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of your faith, especially in the midst of a distracting and chaotic world (Hebrews 12:2)? How does this focus influence your daily decisions and priorities?
Enduring Shame and Opposition: Hebrews 12:2 mentions Jesus enduring the cross and despising the shame. How can you apply this attitude to your own life, particularly when facing opposition or shame for your faith? In what ways can you find strength in Christ's example?
Consideration of Struggles: How can reflecting on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus on the cross reshape your perspective on your own struggles, making them more bearable and purposeful, according to Hebrews 12:3?
Preventing Weariness: In what practical ways can you guard against becoming "weary or fainthearted" in your faith journey, as cautioned in Hebrews 12:3? How can the lessons from this passage help you stay spiritually resilient?
