The Hebrews had become tired of the struggle and striving. In Hebrews 10:32-33, the author told them to recall the former days when they had endured affliction and trial, even doing so with joy. Yet, now they were tempted to turn from Christ because of the continuing struggle. The endless hardship and suffering had worn them down. So much so that the author told them they needed endurance in Hebrews 10:36. After the long list of saints who endured in faith, chapter 12 begins with the reason those Old Testament believers were given as examples. They are a cloud of witnesses testifying to the faithfulness of God, the surety of His promises, and the faith that looks to what it cannot see. Now, the writer calls us to run the race set before us with endurance. Running with endurance is training ourselves to fix our eyes on Jesus as we cast off the weights and sins that hinder us in the race that God has set before us. These hindrances come in many forms and many ways. Yet, as we keep our eyes fixed on the goal (Jesus) rather than the track, the difficulties, or past failures, we can run with endurance and finish well. Just like athletic running, spiritually running with endurance requires training, not trying hard. Sunday we will explore what it means to follow Jesus by faith with endurance.

I. The Encouragements To Run With Endurance (v. 1)

II. The Practice of Running With Endurance (v. 1)

III. The Power To Run With Endurance (v. 2-3)

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