Lord, thank You for reminding me that many others have gone before me and endured all the hardships of a life of faith and service to You. Their stories and testimonies give me hope and encouragement that I, too, can endure. N.A.S.B. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. What I want you to see here is that the term “consequently” (rendered “therefore” in Hebrews 12:1) is clearly indicating that verse 8 is the conclusion of the author’s argument in verses 3-7. I believe the same is true in our text in Hebrews 12:1. K.J.V. Hebrews 12:1. PREPARATION FOR THE RACE. God’s Final Word In His Son. 1 Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. Hebrews 12:1 I.e. Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Verse Concepts. See 11:2, 39. Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about, As the Israelites were encompassed with the pillar of cloud, or with the clouds of glory in the wilderness, as the Jews say; (See Gill on 1 Corinthians 10:1), to which there may be an allusion, here, since it … The heroes of Hebrews 11 endured and overcame by faith. Amplified© Bible; Hebrews 1 Hebrews 1. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Hebrews 12:1-11 New International Version (NIV) 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that We can learn a great deal about why patience is so vital by comparing the process we are going through to an artist sculpting a work from a piece of marble. 1 Let love of your fellow believers continue. 2. 12 1-3 Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? Hebrews 13. An exhortation to be constant and persevere, The example of Christ is set forth, and the gracious design of God in all the sufferings believers endured. (1-11) Peace and holiness are recommended, with cautions against despising spiritual blessings. Amplified® Darby I.S.V. Strip down, start running—and never quit! Hebrews 12:1 I.e. Hebrews 12:1-2 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Jesus, the Example. I. Compare "subject to bondage," Hebrews 2:15, with Galatians 5:1. 2 For by this [kind of] faith the # I.e. Hebrews 12:1. Hebrews 12:1-4 An exhortation to patience and constancy enforced by the example of Christ. 12 So from one man, though he was [physically] as good as dead, were born as many descendants as the stars of heaven in … the people commended for their faith in ch 11. Hebrews 12:1-3 The Message (MSG) Discipline in a Long-Distance Race. The Jewish ritual is a service, Romans 9:4; compare Hebrews 9:1, Hebrews 9:6. Hebrews 11. Intro: Our text looks at life as a race with a course to run, and a prize to gain. N.A.S.B. (Hebrews 12:1 AMP) Scroll Down. See 11:2, 39. N.A.S.B. Hebrews 12:14-17 Exhortation to peace and holiness. Hebrews 11:12 Amplified Bible (AMP). ... Hebrews 12:1-29. 13. Hebrews 12:1 AMP Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us the people commended for their faith in ch 11. Amplified® Darby I.S.V. In like manner, Christians must do the same (12:1–3). Hebrews 12:1 I.e. Wherefore - This is an inference drawn from the examples produced in the preceding chapter, and on this account both should be read in connection. It has been often supposed that the word "witnesses" is used in the sense of spectators of the race. For [our earthly fathers] disciplined us for only a short period of time and chastised us as seemed proper and good to them; but He disciplines us for our certain good, that we may become sharers in His own holiness. 2 Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers [especially among the family of believers—being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. ... Hebrews 12:1-4. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. The Amplified Bible Hebrews 3:1. In training for the Olympics the runners used to tie weights to their bodies. Hebrews 12:1. Hebrews 12:18-24 The dispensation of the law compared with the privileges of the gospel. Today's Prayer. 1. Chip by chip over a period of time, an artist uses hammer and chisel to shape a conception from a raw slab of rock until the finished figure is revealed. The Triumphs of Faith. Hebrews 12:1–29 God’s Discipline Proves His Love. Just as we have the ability to tear down strongholds that imprison us, we also have the ability to rebuild our lives with strongholds of righteousness and truth. 11. The Christian life is a race, Hebrews 12:1; compare I Corinthians 9:24; Philippians 3:12-14. Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Hebrews 12:1-3 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources "LOOKING UNTO JESUS." Hebrews 12:1–17 is closely connected with the preceding chapter by the use of the strong inferential conjunction toigaroun, “therefore,” which occurs only one other time in the New Testament. A stronghold of truth is a protective fortress. K.J.V. It means we’d better get on with it. SO THEN, brethren, consecrated and set apart for God, who share in the heavenly calling, [thoughtfully and attentively] consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest Whom we confessed [as ours when we embraced the Christian faith]. See 11:2, 39. the people commended for their faith in ch 11. Grant me endurance, persistence, courage, faith, and strength to keep going on the pathway You have set before me. REBUILDING THE FRAMEWORK OF OUR LIVES. Hebrews 12:25-29 The danger of refusing the word from heaven. The Changeless Christ. Amplified® Darby I.S.V. A. The Amplified Bible Hebrews 12:10. A stronghold is a fortress of thoughts that holds us captive. — Hebrews 12:1 AMP. Hebrews 12:5-13 The benefit of God’s chastisements. Most of these thoughts are present here (Hebrews 12:1-2; Hebrews 12:4), and new joints of comparison are added, so that the scene is brought vividly before our eyes. K.J.V. "Lay aside every weight." Verse 9 begins a whole new section. 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