Explore the concept of life as a race, emphasizing endurance and resilience in the face of adversity. Delve into how hardships foster spiritual growth and maturity, likening struggles to a pentathlon. Learn the importance of managing expectations during tough times, and see God as a loving father who disciplines for our benefit. Discover how suffering can lead to personal transformation and find solace in faith, especially through the lens of Jesus’ own suffering.
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Life's Race
Modern culture struggles with a low pain threshold and lacks resources for handling life's difficulties.
The writer of Hebrews teaches how to cope with these realities, emphasizing life as a race.
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Modern Grief
Thomas Lynch, an undertaker, observes that modern Americans lack rituals and language for dealing with death.
This results in absurd, "life-affirming" memorial events that leave attendees feeling empty.
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The Agonizing Struggle
Life is an agonizing struggle, similar to a pentathlon with various challenges.
This struggle, although painful, is necessary for growth and strength.
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In 'One with My Lord', Sam Allberry explores the doctrine of union with Christ through a rich study of New Testament scriptures. Each chapter is designed to be read as a devotional, providing believers with a fresh perspective to pursue holiness, resist sin, build community, and worship God. The book emphasizes that being 'in Christ' is central to the Christian life, defining who believers are and enriching every area of their lives. It is an excellent resource for personal devotions, small group discussions, or deeper discipleship.
There’s never been a culture with a lower pain threshold than ours. There’s never been a culture that gave us fewer resources for dealing with the brutal realities of life and death than ours.
The writer of Hebrews wants his readers to understand how to become the kind of people who can cope with the brutal realities of life. To a great degree, the climax of his argument is here in Hebrews 12.
We’re taught here 1) life is a race, 2) why to run the race, and 3) how to run the race.
This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 10, 2005. Series: Christ: Our Treasury (The Book of Hebrews). Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13.
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