Mr. Me Runs A Race Hebrews 12: 1-3 The reality of a race Restraints to running the race • • • • • Sin Weights Shame Shifting focus Persecution, cares of life, deceitfulness of riches • Falling Resources for the race • • • • • • The Source The example of Christ The Word of God The presence and power of the Holy Spirit The outworking of the in-working Christian team Realisation of the race’s goal • Start and Finish – True completeness in God – Sign of authenticity of a Word as from God – Tetelestai Reward for running the race • Increased Christ-likeness • Profitable for all things – Present life – Life to come • Crown – Of righteousness – Of glory • Joy (set before him) • He who overcomes... Finishing the race • DNF • DSQ • DNS