KEYWORDS:
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Character of Jesus |
Adoration of Jesus |
Discipleship |
Obedience |
Perseverence |
Following Jesus |
Looking To Jesus
© 2008 Seedsower Music.
© 2008 Seedsower Music.
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Purpose: |
Where do we look for inspiration? The world is quick to give us an ever changing and inspiring list. But only Jesus can deliver in matters of faith and perseverance and eternity. Jesus never disappoints.
Commentary: | Everybody loves heroes. We all have them. And the writer of Hebrews knew that. So in chapter 11 he highlights the history of the faithful. Person after person is recalled, with glorious stories of how they trusted God and remained faithful. And it is very inspiring to be told of those who have set the mark before us.
Commentary: | Everybody loves heroes. We all have them. And the writer of Hebrews knew that. So in chapter 11 he highlights the history of the faithful. Person after person is recalled, with glorious stories of how they trusted God and remained faithful. And it is very inspiring to be told of those who have set the mark before us.
You've seen those countdown shows where artificially they recall, say, television's top twenty blunders, or the top ten Super Bowls. In a way, Hebrews is an example of that. And in chapter 12 the countdown climaxes - we are we given the ultimate example, the supreme One - Jesus - as our hero to worship and to follow. So......
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, he author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:2-3
