Hebrews 12:1-2
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Hebrews 12:1-2
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.

Drifting vs Running

Hebrews 12:1-2
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.

Step 1- LOOK TO JESUS
Step 2- SEE WHO HE IS

Hebrews 12:2a
looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith,

Step 1. LOOK TO JESUS
Step 2. SEE WHO HE IS
Step 3. SEE WHAT HE HAS DONE

Hebrews 12:2b
…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.

Step 1. LOOK TO JESUS
Step 2. SEE WHO HE IS
Step 3. SEE WHAT HE HAS DONE
Step 4. LAY ASIDE WEIGHT & SIN

Hebrews 12:1-2
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,

Some things are sins and some things are stupid.

DOES IT HELP ME RUN?

Step 1. LOOK TO JESUS
Step 2. SEE WHO HE IS
Step 3. SEE WHAT HE HAS DONE
Step 4. LAY ASIDE WEIGHT & SIN
Step 5. RUN WITH ENDURANCE

Hebrews 12:1b
…let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,