Audio:Stand Firm in Faith

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Genuine faith perseveres and progresses, but those who turn away from the call of God will be rejected forever.

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Study Notes

Israel, the Church and the Book of Hebrews….

Three Summary Exhortations

1. Keep running your race (Hebrews 12:12-17)
2. Consider Sinai and Zion (Hebrews 12:18-24)
3. Heed the voice of God (Hebrews 12:25-29)

Understanding the Text

1. Keep running your race (Hebrews 12:12-17)
   1. Strengthen and straighten (Hebrews 12:12-13a)
   2. Encourage others (Hebrews 12:13b)
   3. Live in peace (Hebrews 12:14a)
   4. Pursue holiness (Hebrews 12:14b)
   5. Watch out for others (Hebrews 12:15-17)
2. Consider Sinai and Zion (Hebrews 12:18-24)
   1. Mt. Sinai (Hebrews 12:18-21)
   2. Mt. Zion (Hebrews 12:22-24)
3. Heed the voice of God (Hebrews 12:25-29)
   1. Do not turn away (Hebrews 12:25-27)
   2. Be thankful (Hebrews 12:28a)
   3. Worship God with reverence and awe (Hebrews 12:28b-29)

Applying the Text

• Do you believe?
• Are you standing firm in faith?
• Are you pursuing spiritual growth?