Keep your eyes on Jesus: Motivation for your race

Hebrews 12:1-4 | Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up. After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin.

• What is the race that Hebrews 12 says we’re running? 

• How does keeping your eyes on Jesus help as you run your race? 

• How can a person “keep their eyes on Jesus” as they run their race, or live their life? How is that actually done since we can’t physically see Him? 

• How can remembering Jesus’ example help you not give up when the race gets hard?