Hebrews 11-13
Hebrews 11 is the great faith chapter of the Bible. Here we find the definition of faith in Hebrews 11:1, the recognition that it is impossible to please God without faith (Heb. 11:6), and a great list of heroes of the faith (dubbed the “Hall of Faith” by some), who illustrate what it is to live by faith. Some of these heroes won great victories and experienced awesome deliverance by faith. Others suffered horribly, enduring loss and pain and anguish, also by faith. And so it goes, and with 2,000 years of additional history behind us, consider how much greater the list of saints is now (whether canonized or not) — all living by faith.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1-2
So be encouraged. You are not alone. Stand firm in your faith — so long as your faith is in Jesus!
Remember, Jesus is better!
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So I think your main point from the last three days is that “Jesus is better”. Did I get that right or am I missing something?
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