Heb 12:1 | MHM | STEP | Christ the Great Exemplar This section encourages believers to live the Christian life with determination and patience. The apostle urges us to let go of anything that holds us back and to keep going, even when it is difficult. We are reminded that we are surrounded by the examples of faithful believers and, most importantly, by the example of Jesus Christ Himself. v. 1 : The apostle tells us to lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily besets us, and run with patience the race set before us (Hebrews 12:1 ). This means we should get rid of anything that slows us down—like too much concern for things in this world or any sin that tempts us the most. We must remove all outside and inside obstacles so we can run the race God has given us. The Christian life is like a race that takes effort and endurance, and we need to be serious about it.

‏ Hebrews 12:1

Christ the Great Exemplar

This section encourages believers to live the Christian life with determination and patience. The apostle urges us to let go of anything that holds us back and to keep going, even when it is difficult. We are reminded that we are surrounded by the examples of faithful believers and, most importantly, by the example of Jesus Christ Himself.

v. 1: The apostle tells us to lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily besets us, and run with patience the race set before us (Hebrews 12:1 ^a). This means we should get rid of anything that slows us down—like too much concern for things in this world or any sin that tempts us the most. We must remove all outside and inside obstacles so we can run the race God has given us. The Christian life is like a race that takes effort and endurance, and we need to be serious about it.