The Christ Exalting, Persevering Faith Life

I. Keep Pressing On - Heb 12

1. The Faith Life Is A Marathon - Heb 12:1,2

2. Endurance Takes Discipline - Heb 12:7-11

3. Keep Pressing When Overcome With Weariness. - Heb 12:12-13

II. The Application Chapter - Heb 13:1-17

1. Continue In Brotherly Love - Heb 13:1
   

   Manifested in …

   • Hospitality - Heb 13:2

   • Care For Prisoners - Heb 13:3

   • Marriage - Heb 13:4

2. Enjoy Contentment - Heb 13:5-8

   Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition.
   ― Jeremiah Burroughs, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

   • All I need is Christ - Heb 13:5-6

   • Imitate your leaders - Heb 13:7

   • Christ is consistent - Heb 13:8

     How do we know if we lack contentment? Complaining is a display of discontent. Do you complain?

3. Live Beyond The World - Heb 13:9-16

   • Feed on grace - Heb 13:9

     • Not Foods

        

   • Christ our sacrifice - Heb 13:10-14

   • Sacrifice of praise - Heb 13:15

   • Sacrifice of kindness - Heb 13:16

4. Support Your Local Pastor - Heb 13:17

III. God Will … - Heb 13:20-21

1. Work His Pleasure In You

2. For Christ’s Glory