The Joy That Carries — 3 / 20 / 26


Intro:

Asked the Lord topic → “suffering servant”

Hebrews 12:1-3

12 Therefore, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also get rid of every weight and entangling sin. Let us run with endurance the race set before us,

2 focusing on Yeshua, the initiator and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame; and He has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

3 Consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and lose heart.

Many → weary; losing joy — lost sight

Joy set before Him → the father

Jesus discounted suffering → endured in the Fathers love

— expand: history of Jesus and Abba’s communion

Romans 1:16

16 For I am not ashamed of the Good News, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who trusts

Gospel → Person of Jesus → Power to save