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Hebrews 12:1-3
Excerpted from: 'Being Seen of Them Forty Days'

These verses immediately follow the famous faith chapter of all who have gone before us and were led to keep their focus where it belonged with the promise to us that they were not being perfected by Christ apart from us.

In Hebrews 12:2 we read that we are all running the race together with endurance, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.

“Looking” is 872 in Strong’s Concordance: aphorao (af-or-ah'-o), which means “to attentively consider.” But this word is the derivation of two other words: apo and horao. Apo indicates the separation of a person or an object from another person or an object with which it was formerly united but is now separated. Horao means to properly stare at; that is, (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); at its base it means: to look away steadfastly or intently toward a distant object. Metaphorically, it means to behold in the mind, to fix the mind upon (consider this in terms of Paul’s plea to the brethren at Philippi as recorded in Philippians 2:5, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus”).

“Unto” is 1519 in Strong’s: eis; a primary preposition: to or into (indicating the point reached or entered); metaphorically of a state or condition into which one comes, after verbs of motion, duration. One of the word studies I reviewed explained it this way, “To baptize into somebody or into the name of somebody means to baptize into the obligations incumbent on a disciple of someone or to be identified with the character and purposes of such a person.” As it pertains to this sermon, I thought it helpful to see this word in a context that is of the most significant consequence to us.

Hebrews 12:1-2
Excerpted from: Jesus Christ's Ascension

Christ’s ascension is incredibly meaningful for us. Here the author uses it as the basis of his exhortation to these Hebrews whose faith and zeal and confidence had been slipping. He points out that they (and we) have powerful examples of people acting with trust in God. But even though we have the examples in the previous chapter, the author tells us where our focus should be. He says, “looking unto Jesus,” and proceeds to yet again describe Jesus fulfilling His earthly ministry, culminating in His sitting down at the Father’s right hand, now actively working on our behalf.

Articles
Blazing a Trail Through the Wilderness
Conquering Temptation: Learn from Jesus Christ
Contend Earnestly
Discouraged? Why?
Joy and Trial
Rivet Your Eyes on the Destination
The Crown of Life
The Fruit of the Spirit: Patience
The Weightier Matters (Part 4) : Faith and Fidelity
This Body of Death
Will You Marry Me? (Part Two)

Bible Studies
The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing Blind Bartimaeus

Booklets
Guard the Truth!

Essays
Apostasy and Faith
Laying Aside Every Weight (Part Three)
Overcoming Doubt
The Clock Stopped and the Whole World Changed

Sermons
Change and Hope
You Are My Witnesses That I Am God
The Post-Resurrection Last Words of Christ (Part Three)
He Lives, We Live
No One Else Matters (Part One)
Keep Your Heart With All Diligence!
Establishing Our Hearts Before Christ's Return
Go Forward
Among the Few
Grace, Mercy, and Favor (Part Three): A Faithful Witness to God's Mercy
Patiently Waiting for Christ's Return
Principled Living (Part Seven): Enduring to the End
Syncretic Use of the Cross
Built as a Witness
Psalms of Ascents
Matthew (Part Thirty-One)
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Six)
Deuteronomy (Part 7)
Spiritual Endurance
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part One)
Facing Times of Stress: Contentment
Listen To The Lamb's Voice
Hope in a Turbulent World
Facing Cultural Headwinds
The Ultimate Gift
Maintaining Good Health (Part 13)
Joy No One Will Take From You!
The Christian Walk: In Wisdom
Sacrificial Service Within the Body
Establishing Our Hearts Before Christ's Return
Looking Back
Pioneers: Our Job Is the Journey
Flee From Idolatry (Part One): Self-Discipline
Burn the Ships
Without Me, Nothing! (Part Two)
Stewardship of God's Temple (Part Seven)
Make Sure of Your Focus!
Motivation to Endure
Hebrews 12 and 13: Advice for the End Time
A Christian's Greatest Trial
Self-Examination, Not Self-Preoccupation
Christ Our Standard
Grace, Unleavened Bread, and the Holy Spirit
Why Count Fifty Days?
All His Ways Are Just
Re-education (Part 2)
The Church Family—Convinced and Persuaded
Passover and Hope
Whom the Lord Loves He Chastens (Part 1)
The Great Work the Lord Has Done!
Motivation to Endure
Finishing Your Gun Lap
Highly Skilled Overcomers
Our Bread of Life

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