The document reflects on Hebrews 12:1-3, urging believers to shed burdens and sin while focusing on Jesus, the founder of their faith who endured suffering. It references John 8:7-11, emphasizing Jesus' message of forgiveness and the need for repentance. Additionally, it highlights the importance of gentle correction and mental focus on virtuous thoughts as outlined in Philippians 4:8.

2. Hebrews 12:1-3
1 Therefore we also, since we are
surrounded by so great a cloud of
witnesses, let us lay aside every weight,
and the sin which so easily ensnares us,
and let us run with endurance the race
that is set before us,

3. Hebrews 12:1-3
2 looking unto Jesus, the author and
finisher of our faith, who for the joy that
was set before Him endured the cross,
despising the shame, and has sat down
at the right hand of the throne of God.

4. Hebrews 12:1-3
3 For consider Him who endured such
hostility from sinners against Himself,
lest you become weary and discouraged
in your souls.

5. o Lay aside every weight

6. Hebrews 12:1
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by
so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay
aside every weight, and the sin which
so easily ensnares us, and let us run with
endurance the race that is set before us ….

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8. John 8:7-11
7 So when they continued asking Him, He
raised Himself up and said to them, “He
who is without sin among you, let him
throw a stone at her first.” 8 And again He
stooped down and wrote on the ground.

9. John 8:7-11
9 Then those who heard it, being
convicted by their conscience, went out
one by one, beginning with the oldest
even to the last. And Jesus was left
alone, and the woman standing in the
midst.

10. John 8:7-11
10 When Jesus had raised Himself up and
saw no one but the woman, He said to
her, “Woman, where are those accusers
of yours? Has no one condemned you?”
11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus
said to her, “Neither do I condemn you;
go and sin no more.”

11. o Lay aside every weight
o Let go of the sin

12. Hebrews 12:1
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by
so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside
every weight, and the sin which so
easily ensnares us, and let us run with
endurance the race that is set before us,

14. 2Timothy 2:24-26
24 And a servant of the Lord must not
quarrel but be gentle to all, able to
teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting
those who are in opposition, if God
perhaps will grant them repentance, so
that they may know the truth,

15. 2Timothy 2:24-26
26 and that they may come to their
senses and escape the snare of the
devil, having been taken captive by him
to do his will.

16. John 8:11
She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said
to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go
and sin no more.”

17. o Lay aside every weight
o Let go of the sin
o Look to Jesus, the author and
FINISHER of our faith

18. Hebrews 12:2
….looking unto Jesus, the
author and finisher of our
faith, who for the joy that was set before Him
endured the cross, despising the shame, and
has sat down at the right hand of the throne of
God.

20. Hebrews 12:2
….looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher
of our faith
“Looking off or from the world, and all
secular concerns, to Jesus and all the
spiritual and heavenly things connected
with Him.” New Testament Commentary
and Notes by Adam Clarke

21. Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true,
whatever things are noble, whatever things
are just, whatever things are pure,
whatever things are lovely, whatever things
are of good report, if there is any virtue
and if there is anything praiseworthy—
meditate on these things.

22. o Lay aside every weight
o Let go of the sin
o Look to Jesus, the author and
FINISHER of our faith

23. Hebrews 12:1-3
1 Therefore we also, since we are
surrounded by so great a cloud of
witnesses, let us lay aside every weight,
and the sin which so easily ensnares us,
and let us run with endurance the race
that is set before us,

24. Hebrews 12:1-3
2 looking unto Jesus, the author and
finisher of our faith, who for the joy that
was set before Him endured the cross,
despising the shame, and has sat down
at the right hand of the throne of God.

25. Hebrews 12:1-3
3 For consider Him who endured such
hostility from sinners against Himself,
lest you become weary and discouraged
in your souls.