JOY Hebrews 12:1-3 Part 2 of 2

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. 


For the joy set before him he endured the cross 
Philippians 2:8-11  And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death--even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Hebrews 2:9  But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

scorning its shame 
Hebrews 13:13  Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore.

and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God 
Mark 16:19  After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God.

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart 
Galatians 6:9  Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Revelation 2:3  "You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary."

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