From Stumbling to Running

September 30, 2018 Speaker: Matt Maka Series: Making Disciples

Topic: Living for God Scripture: Hebrews 12:1–2

Summary

Consider what hinders and what encourages the expansion of the Jesus and his Gospel in our lives. Together we must identify the weights and sins that weigh us down, lay them aside, and look to Jesus.

Application

Specific Questions

  1. What does God tell you about you in James 3:2?
  2. In James 3:2 what does God tell you about ALL the members of Christ Church?
  3. According to Hebrews 12:1-2, what is the opposite of stumbling? (What is the one main imperative in Hebrews 12:1?)
  4. What are the 3 things you must do in order to “run with endurance”?
  5. What “weight” do you need to “lay aside”?
  6. What “sin” do you need to “lay aside”?
  7. How are you doing at “looking to Jesus”?

General Questions

  1. Know Jesus:
    • What does Jesus want you know about Himself in this passage?
    • What does this passage reveal about the character of the Trinity?
  2. Love Jesus:
    • How do these truths about Jesus stir you to love, treasure, and savor Jesus more?
  3. Live for Jesus:
    • What is Jesus telling you to do, believe, or change?
    • What are you going to do about it?

These questions are also available in the handout from Sunday, available in the Downloads section.

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