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

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Page 1: Hebrews 11:39-12:2. Why Not “Walk” – (2 Cor. 5:7, I Jn. 2:6)

Run The RaceHebrews 11:39-12:2

Page 2: Hebrews 11:39-12:2. Why Not “Walk” – (2 Cor. 5:7, I Jn. 2:6)

Run The RaceHebrews 11:39-12:2

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

Page 3: Hebrews 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)

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

(Heb. 11:39-40)

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

Page 5: Hebrews 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)

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

Died in faith – received not the ultimate promise

(Heb. 11:13)

Page 6: Hebrews 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)

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)

Page 7: Hebrews 11:39-12:2. Why Not “Walk” – (2 Cor. 5:7, I Jn. 2:6)

The Cloud of Witnesses (Heb. 12:1)

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The Cloud of Witnesses (Heb. 12:1)

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

Page 9: Hebrews 11:39-12:2. Why Not “Walk” – (2 Cor. 5:7, I Jn. 2:6)

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!

Page 10: Hebrews 11:39-12:2. Why Not “Walk” – (2 Cor. 5:7, I Jn. 2:6)

Lay Aside Every Weight and Sin

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

Page 11: Hebrews 11:39-12:2. Why Not “Walk” – (2 Cor. 5:7, I Jn. 2:6)

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

Page 12: Hebrews 11:39-12:2. Why Not “Walk” – (2 Cor. 5:7, I Jn. 2:6)

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)

Page 13: Hebrews 11:39-12:2. Why Not “Walk” – (2 Cor. 5:7, I Jn. 2:6)

Run With Patience

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

Page 14: Hebrews 11:39-12:2. Why Not “Walk” – (2 Cor. 5:7, I Jn. 2:6)

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)

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Looking Unto Jesus

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

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Looking Unto Jesus

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

Jesus is the “Perfecter” – Brings to completion

Page 17: Hebrews 11:39-12:2. Why Not “Walk” – (2 Cor. 5:7, I Jn. 2:6)

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)

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Looking Unto Jesus

Jesus: Focused on the “joy” set before Him

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Looking Unto Jesus

Jesus: Focused on the “joy” set before Him

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

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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)

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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!