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THE HABIT OF FOLLOWING JESUS (3 OF 5)
by Kerry Shook
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
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The Habit of Following Jesus (3 of 5)
Series: Habits
Kerry Shook
Hebrews 12:1-3
''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, 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. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.'' Hebrews 12:1-3 (NIV)
STOP FOCUSING ON PLEASING PEOPLE
''... let us strip off everything that hinders us, as well as the sin which dogs our feet, ....'' Hebrews 12:1 (Ph)
''I'm not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ's servant.'' Galatians 1:10 (NLT)
The Consequences of People Pleasing ...
Loss of purpose
''And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.''
Hebrews 12:1b (NIV)
Loss of deep connection
''Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.''
Genesis 2:25 (NIV)
''Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.'' Genesis 3:7 (NIV)
''For He himself endured the cross and thought nothing of its shame....''
Hebrews 12:2c (Ph)
''For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross....'' Hebrews 12:2b (NIV)
FOCUS ON FOLLOWING JESUS
''... fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.''
Hebrews 12:2a (NIV)
Surrender to the Good Shepherd
''The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.'' Psalm 23:1 (NKJV)
Slow down and nourish your soul
''He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul; ....'' Psalm 23:2-3a (NKJV)
Schedule your time based on values, not other's agendas
''H ...
Series: Habits
Kerry Shook
Hebrews 12:1-3
''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, 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. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.'' Hebrews 12:1-3 (NIV)
STOP FOCUSING ON PLEASING PEOPLE
''... let us strip off everything that hinders us, as well as the sin which dogs our feet, ....'' Hebrews 12:1 (Ph)
''I'm not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ's servant.'' Galatians 1:10 (NLT)
The Consequences of People Pleasing ...
Loss of purpose
''And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.''
Hebrews 12:1b (NIV)
Loss of deep connection
''Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.''
Genesis 2:25 (NIV)
''Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.'' Genesis 3:7 (NIV)
''For He himself endured the cross and thought nothing of its shame....''
Hebrews 12:2c (Ph)
''For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross....'' Hebrews 12:2b (NIV)
FOCUS ON FOLLOWING JESUS
''... fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.''
Hebrews 12:2a (NIV)
Surrender to the Good Shepherd
''The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.'' Psalm 23:1 (NKJV)
Slow down and nourish your soul
''He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul; ....'' Psalm 23:2-3a (NKJV)
Schedule your time based on values, not other's agendas
''H ...
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