Download Lesson: 8.28.16 Class Notes – Heb 12.4-13

LOOK:

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

LOOK:

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

LOOK:

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.

Download Lesson: 7.31.16 Class Notes Heb 11.30-40

LOOK:

God has provided us with many examples of faithful followers. Not only are they our examples for us to grow in our faith, but many of us have family members who have been wonderful heroes of the faith. Will we be considered a hero of the faith when we’re long gone? Let’s be an example now, so that our future generations can look back on our own lives and be inspired.

Download Lesson: 7.24.16 Class Notes – Heb 11.23-29

LOOK:

Q: What is your takeaway today that helps you increase your living by faith?