LET US FIX OUR EYES ON JESUS

Hebrews 12:1-4

Key Verse: 12:2

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the 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 throne of God.”

1. Read verse 1. To what does the author compare the Christian life? (Compare 2 Ti 4:7) (Who are the spectators who are not running this race? [Ps 73:1-7; Hab 1:13])

2. Who are the clouds of witnesses? In what ways do they encourage us? What are the things that hinder our running and entangle our race to glory? What must we do about them? How?

3. What is the course marked out? What is the starting line? The finishing point? What does it mean to run with perseverance? How can we? (Phil. 3:13-14)

4. Read verse 2. Why must we fix our eyes on Jesus? What does it mean that he is the author and perfecter of our faith?

5. Read verses 3-4. What does it mean to "consider him"? Who opposes us when we live by faith? (1 Peter 5:8-9) How far should we struggle against sin? How does Jesus help and encourage us in our struggle?