PASSAGE:

HEBREWS 12:1-3

CENTRAL TRUTH:

The proper response to the faith demonstrated by others is to RUN YOUR OWN RACE OF FAITH.

WHAT IT TAKES TO RUN THE RACE:

1. Keep THROWING OFF any and everything that would cause you stop, stumble or shrink back.

2. Keep RUNNING WITH PATIENT ENDURANCE the race that lies before us.

3. Keep LOOKING TO JESUS as the source of power and supreme example of running and finishing well.