I Corinthians 13:13 And now abide faith, hope, love

Hebrews 11: faith

Hebrews 12: Hope

Hebrews 13: Love

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, —Hebrews 12:1

The writer speaks of two things that we need to lay aside…
- every weight
- the sin which so easily ensnares us

The phrase “easily ensnares us” can be translated in 4 different ways.

1. Easily avoided
2. Admired
3. Ensnaring
4. Dangerous

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. —Hebrews 12:2

Why do we look to Jesus?

• For strength
• For example

Jesus empowers and leads by example.

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