FACES AT THE CROSS

[JERRY C]

(pardon the outline form; study guideline for our work men's meeting; thought I'd share?!)

FACES AT THE CROSS

(Heb. 12) -  1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.


Thesis: examining the Cross will give us endurance.

1.   Jesus
1)   Crucifixion common, for criminals, but this is the Christ!
2)   Try to grasp the pain:  physical, social, spiritual, emotional
3)   But, "for the joy set before Him he endured the Cross