Level 2—Hebrews Topical Study

Crucial Point:  Put Away Every Encumbrance and the Sin and Run The Race

Scripture:Heb. 12:1

Assigned Reading: Life-study of Hebrews, msgs. 50

Supplemental Reading: CWWL, 1965, vol. 1, “Study on Hebrews,” ch. 6; CWWN, vol. 17, “Notes on Scriptural Messages (1),” Running the Race that is Set Before Us

Questions:

1. Describe the picture portrayed in Heb. 12:1 with respect to the race.
2. Why does Heb. 12:1 refer to “the sin,” rather than “your sins,” in running the race?
3. What encumbrances have the Lord shown you to be present in your life?
4. Why do we need to realize that we have “so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us” to run the race with endurance?

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