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Look to Jesus

Look to Jesus. Today’s Focus: Character of Jesus. Opening Prayer. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Dear Heavenly Father,

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Look to Jesus

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  1. Look to Jesus

  2. Today’s Focus: Character of Jesus

  3. Opening Prayer In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Dear Heavenly Father, You are an amazing God. Thank you for sending your son to be our Savior. We are sorry for our sin. Help us to fix our eyes on You to see the example You set for our lives so that we can be more like You. Please bless our time together. In Your Name, Amen.

  4. Hebrews 12:1-2 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 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.

  5. Today’s Focus Jesus! Hebrews 12: 2 “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.”

  6. Introduction Video Eye on It By Tobymac Video

  7. Introduction Video What was this song about?

  8. Think About It Jesus was often referred to as ‘teacher.’ What is the role of a teacher? How does that title make us think of Jesus differently?

  9. The only proper way to run the race is by looking to Jesus

  10. By looking at Jesus we can see what we can become.

  11. Today’s Questions: What does “fix your eyes” mean? What does it mean “Jesus is the author” of our faith? What example did Jesus set for us to follow?

  12. Fix Your Eyes on Jesus Does this mean we should carry around a photo of Jesus in our wallets, and hang a picture of Him in every room of our house?

  13. Fix Your Eyes on Jesus No. We can’t just look at Jesus passively like you would a picture in your house.

  14. A Christian looks to Jesus Like… A ship’s captain looks at the light house guiding him to safety.

  15. A Christian looks to Jesus Like… A golfer keeps his eye on the ball with intense concentration.

  16. If we take our eyes off of Him… We will miss Him

  17. And if we miss Him We miss everything.

  18. And if there is One Thing we don’t want to miss… it is the Awesomeness of our Triune God.

  19. Awesome God Rich Mullins Neh 9; Ps 68; Dan 9:1-19 • When He rolls up His sleeves • He ain’t just putting on the ritz. • Our God is an awesome God. • There is thunder in His footsteps • And lightning in His fists. • Our God is an awesome God.

  20. The Lord wasn’t joking when • He kicked them out of Eden. • It wasn’t for no reason that He shed His blood. • His return is very close and so • You better be believing that • Our God is an awesome God.

  21. Our God is an awesome God; • He reigns from heaven above • With wisdom, power, and love. • Our God is an awesome God.

  22. And when the sky was starless • In the void of the night • Our God is an awesome God.

  23. And when the sky was starless • In the void of the night • Our God is an awesome God. • He spoke into the darkness • And created the light. • Our God is an awesome God.

  24. Judgment and wrath • He poured out on Sodom; • Mercy and grace He gave us at the cross. • I hope that we have not • Too quickly forgotten that • Our God is an awesome God

  25. Our God is an awesome God; • He reigns from heaven above • With wisdom, power, and love. • Our God is an awesome God.

  26. Author and Perfector Hebrews 12: 2a “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, …” What does “author” mean?

  27. The original Greek word for “author” can also mean “captain,” “chief leader,” or “prince.”

  28. This mean Jesus controls our faith

  29. He steers and guides it like a captain steers a ship

  30. And presides over it and cares for it like a king or queen presides over their people

  31. Author and Perfector Hebrews 12: 2a “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, …” What does “perfector” mean?

  32. The original Greek word for “perfecter” can also mean “completer” or “finisher.”

  33. Christ has created our faith and He will watch over it, care for it, and sustain it until completion. He is the Author of our Salvation and He is the only way we can be saved.

  34. Mighty to Save • Everyone needs compassion,Love that's never failing;Let mercy fall on me.

  35. Everyone needs forgiveness,The kindness of a Savior;The Hope of nations.

  36. Savior, He can move the mountains,My God is Mighty to save,He is Mighty to save.

  37. Forever, Author of salvation,He rose and conquered the grave,Jesus conquered the grave.

  38. So take me as You find meAll my fears and failuresFill my life again

  39. I give my life to followEverything I believe inNow I surrender

  40. Savior, He can move the mountains,My God is Mighty to save,He is Mighty to save.

  41. Forever, Author of salvation,He rose and conquered the grave,Jesus conquered the grave.

  42. Shine your light and let the whole world see,We're singing for the glory • of the risen King...Jesus (repeat)

  43. Savior, He can move the mountains,My God is Mighty to save,He is Mighty to save.

  44. Forever, Author of salvation,He rose and conquered the grave,Jesus conquered the grave.

  45. Savior, You can move the mountains,You are Mighty to save,You are Mighty to save.

  46. Forever, Author of salvation,You rose and conquered the grave,Yes, You conquered the grave.

  47. Joy “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.”

  48. Joy • “who for the joy set before him” • Jesus’ joy comes from our redemption • “endured the cross, scorning its shame,” • He endured beatings, mockery, a crown of thorns, and nails through His hands and feet • He endured this shame for you.

  49. John 15:11 “11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” Jesus ran with difficulty and attained joy. He longs to give you His joy and He longs for that joy to be complete.

  50. However.. Don’t be surprised by difficulties as you run. Life isn’t necessarily easier as a follower of Christ. However, if we look to Jesus as we run we will find joy through Him. What difficulties might you encounter as you run the race?

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