hebrews 11:39-12:2. why not “walk” – (2 cor. 5:7, i jn. 2:6)

Run The RaceHebrews 11:39-12:2

Run The RaceHebrews 11:39-12:2

Why Not “Walk” – (2 Cor. 5:7, I Jn. 2:6)

The Same Race of Faith That Has Been Unfolding From the Beginning

(Heb. 11:39-40)

The Same Race of Faith That Has Been Unfolding From the Beginning

(Heb. 11:39-40)

These All – Beginning with Abel… (Heb. 11:4)

The Same Race of Faith That Has Been Unfolding From the Beginning

(Heb. 11:39-40)

These All – Beginning with Abel… (Heb. 11:4)

Died in faith – received not the ultimate promise

(Heb. 11:13)

The Same Race of Faith That Has Been Unfolding From the Beginning

(Heb. 11:39-40)

These All – Beginning with Abel… (Heb. 11:4)

Died in faith – received not the ultimate promise

(Heb. 11:13)

Apart from “Us” – “They” should not be

made perfect (complete) (Heb. 11:40, 8:6)

The Cloud of Witnesses (Heb. 12:1)

The Cloud of Witnesses (Heb. 12:1)

“Watching” or “ Telling”? – Giving Testimony (Heb. 11:3,4,5,39)

The Cloud of Witnesses (Heb. 12:1)

“Watching” or “ Telling”? – Giving Testimony (Heb. 11:3,4,5,39)

Abel –By Faith I gave the “first fruits” –RUN!

Gideon – Through Faith “Turned to flight” the

Midianites – RUN!

The Faithful – We were “sawn asunder” – RUN!

Lay Aside Every Weight and Sin

Lay Aside that which is encumbering us in our Run to Heaven!

Lay Aside Every Weight and Sin

Lay Aside that which is encumbering us in our Run to Heaven!

Is it Sin? – not the only Question To Ask

Lay Aside Every Weight and Sin

Lay Aside that which is encumbering us in our Run to Heaven!

Is it Sin? – not the only Question To Ask

Is it “hindering”? (Lk. 8:14)

Run With Patience

Not “Bearing Under” – but “Persevering Through” the Trials – RUN – DON’T QUIT!

Run With Patience

Not “Bearing Under” – but “Persevering Through” the Trials – RUN – DON’T QUIT!

Like Paul- Finish the race – keep the faith

(2 Tim. 4:7)

Looking Unto Jesus

Jesus is the “Author” – Source of our faith and eternal salvation (Heb. 5:9)

Looking Unto Jesus

Jesus is the “Author” – Source of our faith and eternal salvation (Heb. 5:9)

Jesus is the “Perfecter” – Brings to completion

Looking Unto Jesus

Jesus is the “Author” – Source of our faith and eternal salvation (Heb. 5:9)

Jesus is the “Perfecter” – Brings to completion

Answers the Question: “Why Am I Running”?

(I Cor. 9:24-25)

Looking Unto Jesus

Jesus: Focused on the “joy” set before Him

Looking Unto Jesus

Jesus: Focused on the “joy” set before Him

Endured – Persevered through the “Cross” – “Shame” of the Cross

Looking Unto Jesus

Jesus: Focused on the “joy” set before Him

Endured – Persevered through the “Cross” – “Shame” of the Cross

Glorified – Sat down on the right hand of throne of God

(Acts 2:30-31, 55-56)

RUN THE RACE!

Salvation from Sin – TO - Heaven and the throne of God (Rev. 3:21)

Run with the FAITHFUL!

NOTHING HINDERING- WEIGHTING YOU DOWN!

Keep your Eye on JESUS!