Hebrews 12:1-2
Key Verse: 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. -Hebrews 12:1 Opening Reflection: Have you ever competed in a race? What things were part of your preparation? What lessons from this experience parallel your spiritual life? Study Questions: 1. As this weeks study is only two verses, read it repeatedly and practice biblical meditation; this practice involves repeated readings. You may want to stop at each verb/noun and journal synonyms as you read to draw deeper meaning from the passage. Consider reading in other translations through a website like biblegateway.com. After meditation, what initially strikes you or encourages you about this verse? 2. Verse 1 starts with a therefore. How is the author using this word and "the great cloud of witnesses" mention...