He Dared to Run

Dr. Robert A. JaffrayConsidered the founder of CMA Missions in China and Indonesia

Turn with me to Hebrews 12:1-312:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded

by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider

Turn with me to Hebrews 12:1-3him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

FOLLOWERS OF THE FORGIVER, JESUS CHRIST, DARE TO RUN THE RACE

The Call. . .

To Run with Perseverance – and let us run with perseverance the

race marked out for us.

– To keep on running

The Call. . .

To Run with Perseverance – Accepting what comes

• and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

The Call. . .

To Run with Perseverance – Accepting what comes

– Extending what is required• and let us run with perseverance the race

marked out for us.

The Call. . .

To Run with Perseverance

To Run with Single Mindedness – 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the

author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

The Call. . .

To Run with Single Mindedness – Focusing on Jesus

• Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

– Definer – the Inspiration– Model

The Call. . .

To Run with Single Mindedness – Anticipating Reward

• who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

• Satisfaction• Accomplishment

FOLLOWERS OF THE FORGIVER, JESUS CHRIST, DARE TO RUN THE RACE

The Call beckons us to run with single-minded perseverance.The Call beckons us to run with single-minded perseverance.

Commitment:Lord Jesus, I hear you call me to the Race, to live my life according to your purpose and mission, I will seek to run the race that is before me, I will in faith, face the obstacles and keep running for the satisfaction and reward that comes with living a life fulfilling your purpose and calling. Lord Jesus by your grace, I Dare to Run.