Mission Group questions from Hebrews: Curious about Christ series - 7/6/09

A Community of Enduring Holiness: Hebrews 12:1-3. Chris encouraged us to think about three things from this text:

1) Look to the faithful witnesses.  Are you familiar with some of the hero’s of faith listed in Hebrews 11?  Could you spend time reading/studying them in mission group?  Who are you favourite characters and why?

2) Throw off everything that hinders and run with perseverance
i) Stopper: Has guilt caused you to stop running the race?  What other things cause you to stop running?
ii) Slow Walker: Does apathy or tiredness mean you have fallen off the pace in your relationship with Jesus? What has happened? How can this mission group support you right now?
iii) Sprinter: Does your passion for Jesus mean that you are racing ahead on your own?  How can you help others rather than pursue Jesus individually?

3) Look at Jesus:  The only way to run the race is by imitating Jesus and receiving fresh grace to empower us to change.  How are you doing with this?