Asked the Lord topic → “suffering servant”
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
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