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Hebrews 12:1-2 · WEB
1Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
2looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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Forrest Gump: Running the Race Set Before Us (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"Run, Forrest, run!" Jenny's cry saves Forrest from bullies—and becomes the pattern of his life. He runs through childhood braces, through Vietnam, across America. When asked why he ran, he says simpl
A Contemporary Pentecost Story
In our fast-paced world, the season of Pentecost can feel like a double-edged sword—offering both challenges and divine opportunities for those of us seeking to live out our faith. Much like the early disciples who found themselves navigating the tumult...
A Modern Story of Righteousness
In our rapidly changing world, the pursuit of Righteousness often feels like standing at the edge of a turbulent sea, with waves of confusion and doubt crashing around us. Yet, like the heroes of faith described in Hebrews 12:1-2, we...
The Passion of the Christ: Looking to Jesus, Author of Faith - Christocentric (Hebrews 11:1-6)
Imagine a crowded stadium, the air thick with anticipation. Fans decked out in their team colors are buzzing with excitement, eyes fixed on the center of the field where a lone figure stands. This is not just any athlete; this...
The Passion of the Christ: Christ's Strength Given to Us - Christocentric (Isaiah 40:31)
Imagine a bustling city marathon on a crisp autumn morning. Thousands of runners line up at the starting line, the air thick with anticipation. Among them is a runner named Michael. He’s not the fastest or the flashiest; he wears...
A Modern Story of Healing
In our fast-paced world, healing can often feel like a distant dream, a flicker of light obscured by the fog of our daily struggles. Just as the heroes of faith in the Bible faced daunting challenges, we too find ourselves...
When Music Meets Real Life
In the bustling streets of our modern cities, music pours from every corner—street performers strum guitars on sidewalks, earbuds tether people to their favorite playlists, and smartphones fill the air with melodies that echo our emotions. Yet, amidst this cacophony,...
The Pursuit of Happyness: Running Toward the Dream (Hebrews 12:1)
In the film *The Pursuit of Happyness*, we meet Chris Gardner, a father whose daily reality is defined by the relentless hustle of survival. Imagine, if you will, the early morning light filtering through the grimy windows of a San...
Daily Law
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause today, reflecting on the concept of Law in my life, I am drawn to the profound wisdom embedded in Hebrews 12:1-2. The imagery of a race resonates deeply with me—an invitation to lay aside...
Pope Francis on Communion of Saints - Catholic (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"The cloud of witnesses is the communion of saints—those who have finished the race and now cheer us on. We are not alone; the Church Triumphant surrounds the Church Militant. Mary, the saints, the fa
E. Stanley Jones on Active Running - Wesleyan (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"We run the race—active, intentional, cooperative. Grace empowers; we run. Jesus is the model and goal; we follow. Laying aside weights requires discipline; endurance requires practice. The race is no
Stanley Hauerwas on Martyrs' Witness - Anabaptist (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"The cloud of witnesses includes the Anabaptist martyrs—those who endured fire, drowning, sword for their faith. They ran the race unto death, eyes on Jesus. Their example calls us to costly disciples
John Piper on Jesus as Author and Perfecter - Reformed (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"Jesus is both author and perfecter of our faith—He begins it and He completes it. We persevere not because of our strength but because of His faithfulness. The race is run by looking to Him; eyes fix
David Bosch on Missionary Endurance - Missional (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"The missionary race requires endurance—opposition, setbacks, delayed fruit. But we run surrounded by missionary witnesses: the apostles, the martyrs, faithful laborers through centuries. And we look
Billy Graham on Your Personal Race - Baptist (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"YOU have a race set before YOU—not someone else's race, YOURS. Run it with endurance. Lay aside what holds YOU back. Keep YOUR eyes on Jesus. The witnesses are cheering YOU on. YOUR finish line await
Karl Barth on Jesus as Pioneer - Christocentric (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"Jesus is archegos—pioneer, author, founder. He ran the race first; He blazed the trail through death to resurrection. Looking to Jesus is not mere inspiration but participation: we run in His footste
T.D. Jakes on Finishing Strong - Pentecostal (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"RUN YOUR RACE! You've got a cloud of witnesses cheering you on! Throw off what's slowing you down—bitterness, unforgiveness, doubt! Fix your eyes on JESUS! He finished HIS race; He's showing you how
Howard Thurman on Ancestors' Cloud - Black Church (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"The cloud of witnesses includes our ancestors—enslaved believers who ran the race through chains, Jim Crow saints who endured, civil rights martyrs who gave their lives. Their testimony surrounds us.
Warren Wiersbe on Running Until He Comes - Dispensational (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"We run the race until Christ returns. The witnesses of Hebrews 11—Old Testament saints—await their full reward when we complete the church age. Jesus is at God's right hand; He will return. Until the
Bill Johnson on Running in Power - Charismatic (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"Run your race in the POWER of the Holy Spirit! The cloud of witnesses includes miracle-workers, healers, revivalists! Their testimony: God moves POWERFULLY! Fix your eyes on Jesus—the One who walked
James Cone on Cloud of Witnesses - Progressive (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"The cloud of witnesses includes all who ran the race of faith against injustice: prophets who challenged kings, martyrs who faced empire. We run surrounded by their testimony. The race set before us
Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Following Jesus to the Cross - Lutheran (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"Looking to Jesus means following Him to the cross. He endured the cross, despising the shame—for us. The race is costly discipleship; cheap grace offers no finish line. But He who endured is now seat
St. John Chrysostom on Surrounded by Saints - Orthodox (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"The icons of saints surround us in worship—the cloud of witnesses made visible. They have finished the race; their example inspires. We run toward theosis, toward becoming what Christ is. Looking to
Jon Sobrino on Martyrs' Cloud - Liberation (Hebrews 12:1-2)
"The cloud of witnesses includes the martyrs of Latin America—Oscar Romero, the Salvadoran martyrs, all who gave their lives for justice. They ran the race of faith confronting oppression. Jesus endur