Today we begin in Hebrews 12. This passage reflects Jesus’ humility, and encourages us to respond to it with the same mindset as Christ Jesus. I hope that you are encouraged and find rest through God’s word today. Praise King Jesus.
Evan McGee
The following guide is a resource for your personal time of abiding with the Lord and for your Community Group when you meet. It can also be used for times with family or friends around the table.
DISCOVER [ Hebrews 12:1-6 ]
WHAT is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that I/we learn?
(Use the questions to help make additional observations about the passage to clarify the main point)
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. 3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. 4 In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. 6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.”
+ What is the writer referencing to when they say “so great a cloud of witnesses”?
+ How do you “lay aside every weight” and run the race set before you?
+ Read verse 2 — what does joy mean? Why is jesus joyful to endure the cross?
+ What is verse 4 through 6 telling us? How does verses 1-3 help us to understand 4-6?
HOW is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?
(Below are a couple of ideas to help prompt responses if needed)
WHO am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?
(e.g., spend time with them, set-up an intentional time to share your story, begin a discovery study on the teachings of Jesus with them)
+ What is my next step?