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Lesson 7: The Prize of Patience (Hebrews 12:1-16)

Based on two books by Tom Holland. Lesson 7: The Prize of Patience (Hebrews 12:1-16). Examination of Patience. The Definition of “Patience” (for the Christian ) From compound Greek word, hupomeno “ Hupo ” (under) + “ meno ” ( to abide, remain) = “to abide under ”

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Lesson 7: The Prize of Patience (Hebrews 12:1-16)

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  1. Based on two books by Tom Holland Lesson 7: The Prize of Patience (Hebrews 12:1-16)

  2. Examination ofPatience • The Definition of “Patience” (for the Christian) • From compound Greek word,hupomeno • “Hupo” (under) + “meno” (to abide, remain) = “to abide under” • Translated “patience” • Luke 8:15; Rom. 2:6-7; 12:12; Col. 1:11; 1 Th. 1:3; 1 Tim. 6:11; Jas. 1:3-4 • Translated “perseverance” • Rom. 5:3-4; 2 Pet. 1:6 • Translated “endure” • Matt. 10:22; 1 Cor. 13:7; 2 Tim. 2:12; Heb. 12:2,3,7; Jas. 1:12; 5:11 • “Patience” endures, holds on, goes on & doesn’t give up • English: “steadfast despite opposition, difficulty, or adversity”

  3. Examination ofPatience • The Definition of “Patience” (for the Christian) • The Opposite of “Patience” (for the Christian) • “Wearied” in mind (Heb. 12:3) • “Fainthearted” in soul (Heb. 12:3) • “Hands which hang down, feeble knees, lame” (Heb. 12:12-13) • Patience is not: • Doing right only when the weather is right • Patience is: • Holding on to the Lord when the storm is raging • Continuing to faithfully live for God when “life” is hurled at you

  4. Exhortation toPatience • God urges His people to: • “Lay aside every weight” (12:1) • “Lay aside the sin which so easily ensnares” (12:1) • “Run with endurance the race that is set” (12:1)

  5. Example ofPatience • “Looking unto Jesus” (12:2) • Jesus endured the cross (12:2) • Jesus endured hostility from sinners (12:2) • Rejection, lies, scourging, nails, ridicule • Jesus held on, kept going and didn’t quit! • We may “look to Jesus” by: • Recognizing He faced our same temptations & overcame (Heb. 4:15) • Relying on Him to extend mercy and grace in time of need (Heb. 4:16) • Recalling He is our High Priest who lives to make intercession (7:25) • Letting His word “dwell in us” richly (Col. 3:16) • Faithfully partaking of His memorial every week (Heb. 10:25) • Following His example of being steadfast in God’s will (Heb. 12:2)

  6. Expectations for Patience • Anticipate and prepare for: • “The hostility of sinners” (12:3) • “Striving against sin” (Heb. 12:4) • “The chastening of the Lord” (Heb. 12:5-11) • The failure of some of God’s people (Heb. 12:15) • Sexual immorality among God’s people (12:16) • Godlessness among God’s people (12:16) • When you anticipate and prepare for what may/will come, you can weather the storm and hold on!

  7. Excelling inPatience • If you are unfaithful, the cause is not lost. You can start over. • There is a difference between being “knocked down” and “knocked out.” • Failing does not have to be failure. • You can resolve anew right now to be steadfast (1 Cor. 15:58). • No matter where you are, you can change your mind and come back to the Lord.

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