1. Take encouragement from others who have run successfully 2. Constantly watch out for hindrances 3. Determine that you are going to run and finish well 4. Stick to the course 5. Draw all your life and strength from Jesus
A. A VERY REAL PROBLEM
1. A problem for runners 2. A problem for Christians
a. The nature of the Christian life [Matthew 7.14] a narrow way a hard way a lonely way
b. Every Christian experiences this problem
B. THE SOLUTION 1. CONSIDER Him
a. Colossians 3.1-4 b. Galatians 5.7; 3.1 c. “Consider”
2. Consider HIM
a. Jesus Hebrews 2.9, 11-13, 17-18 b. Pioneer and Perfecter of faith 1 Corinthians 10.1-4
3. Consider Him WHO ENDURED
a. Consider WHAT He endured the cross the shame the opposition of sinners
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