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Scripture and questions for study and reflection:

Read Hebrews 12: 1-3.

1. Who are the \\u201cgreat cloud of witnesses\\u201d the author refers to and why
are they important?

2. What are the things that hinder and entangle you in your faith
journey? How can you break free from these things?

3. Why is it important to \\u201cfix your eyes on Jesus\\u201d and how can that
help you in everyday life?

4. The writer of Hebrews describes Jesus as the author and perfector
of our faith. How might this support the Wesleyan understanding
of grace (prevenient, justifying and sanctifying)?

5. Why do you think the writer encourages us to \\u201cconsider him who
endured such opposition from sinners\\u201d? Who might we expect
opposition from in our lives as we commit to follow Jesus?

6. How does what the writer is speaking of in this passage help us to
\\u201cnot grow weary and lose heart\\u201d?

Prayer for the Week:

Almighty God, thank you for the great cloud of witnesses who have
gone before us to show us the way of faith. Help us to follow their
examples of righteousness and not get caught up in all of the sinful ways
of the world. Help us to remain completely focused on Jesus so that we
may persevere in any and all circumstances. Remind us often, especially
as we are prone to complain about our hardships, of all that Jesus
endured for us. Through our relationship with him, strengthen us to be
his completely committed followers, even in the face of trials and
tribulation. Help us to be your good and faithful servants, never
growing weary or losing heart, but pressing on to make new disciples
and transform the world. We pray all of this in the strong name of
Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God,
now and forever. Amen.