Memory Verse - Hebrews 12:1
What are believers told to lay aside in Hebrews 12:1?
Every weight and the sin which so easily beset us.
According to Hebrews 12:2, on whom are we told to fix our eyes?
Jesus.
According to Hebrews 12:6, what does God do to those He loves?
He chasteneth (disciplines) and scourgeth (to whip or discipline severely) every son whom he receiveth
Hebrews 12:14, tells is to pursue peace with whom?
Everyone (all men/women).
In which part of the Bible is Hebrews found?
The New Testament.
What are we surrounded by, according to the memory verse?
A great cloud of witnesses.
According to Hebrews 12:2, Jesus is called the author and what else of our faith?
The finisher of our faith.
According to Hebrews 12:7, discipline shows that we are whose children?
God’s children (sons/daughters).
According to Hebrews 12:14, what must a person have in order to see the Lord?
Peace and holiness.
Hebrews comes before which book in the Bible?
James.
How are we told to run the race?
With patience
According to Hebrews 12:2, what did Jesus endure for the joy set before Him?
The cross.
According to Hebrews 12:11, discipline produces what kind of fruit?
The peaceful fruit of righteousness.
Such as inner peace, obedience, spiritual maturity, self-control, stronger faith, doing what's right in God's sight
According to Hebrews 12:15, what dangerous root are believers warned against?
A root of bitterness.
A root of bitterness is anger, resentment or unforgiveness that takes hold in the heart and grows if not dealt with.
Which book comes right before Hebrews in the Bible?
Philemon.
What race are believers running?
The race that is set before us.
According to Hebrews 12:2, where is Jesus seated now?
At the right hand of the throne of God.
According to Hebrews 12:11, is discipline pleasant at the moment?
No, it seems grievous rather than pleasant.
According to Hebrews12:16, which man sold his birthright for one meal?
Esau.
Who is traditionally believed to have written Hebrews?
The Apostle Paul (though the human author is not definitively known).
What “weights” might slow someone down spiritually today, even if they are not sins?
Here are a few examples. Excessive screen time, too many extracurricular activities friends who constantly pull us away from Christ, gaming for hours every day, sports that replace church commitment, not speaking about faith to avoid criticism, overspending to keep up appearances, constant focus on buying more, dwelling on past mistakes, contact comparison to others, I'll read my Bible later, etc, etc.
Based on Hebrews 12:2-3, how does focusing on Jesus help us when we feel like giving up?
It reminds us of what He endured for us; it gives us strength to keep going; it helps us not quit; it takes our eyes off our problems and puts them on Him.
Based on Hebrews 12:5-11; why might God allow hardship in a believer’s life?
To strengthen faith, correct behavior, build character, teach obedience, produce righteousness.
Hardship is not always punishment; it is often training.
According to Hebrews 12:15, how can bitterness affect a church or family?
It spreads trouble, cause conflict, hurt others and break relationships
What does Hebrews 12:1 compare the Christian life to?
A race that we are running with endurance. this is because running a race requires focus, race requires stamina and perseverance, athletes shed anything that slows them down, the finish line represents the reward.