Download Lesson: 9.11.16 Class Notes-Heb 12.15-17
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In order to make sure that “no one misses out on the grace of God” and to “not let any bitter root grow up to defile many,” let’s be encouragers to one another. Where there is bitterness, there is probably hurt. Listen well to the people in our circles of influence and pour into them encouragement and love. You will experience gratitude from those you take the time to encourage and love.
Download Lesson: 9.4.16 Class Notes – Heb 12.14
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God expects us to exercise responsibility as a citizen in his “homeowner’s association” or Kingdom: make every effort to live in peace with all men and be holy.
Download Lesson: 8.28.16 Class Notes – Heb 12.4-13
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We have two choices as to how we internalize God’s discipline toward us. We can either believe a lie that says “God must not love me,” or we can appreciate that He loves us enough to do so. I think it’s fair to assume that as long as we are God’s children, there will be times in our lives that we are being disciplined. This isn’t going away. That’s why I think we’re better off appreciating God’s discipline.
Q: So how will we appreciate God’s discipline going forward?
A: Remember the benefits – a harvest of righteousness and peace. Because He’s doing what is for our good, we will get to share in His holiness.
Download Lesson: 8.21.16 Class Notes – Heb 12.2-3
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I have suggested that all of us can run the race that’s been set before us by following the instructions of these writers. I trust that the Holy Spirit is tapping each of us by showing us where we can keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, who endured the cross for the “joy set before Him.”
Download Lesson: 8.14.16 Class Notes – Heb 12.1
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I have suggested that all of us can run the race that’s been set before us by following the instructions of these writers. I trust that the Holy Spirit is tapping each of us by showing us where we can run our race more effectively and with less hindrances and entanglements.