Drop the Weight and Get Running!

A true child of God will run the race by following the witness because they understand the process that will get them to the ultimate prize, a prize more precious than anything this world can offer…a seat at peace in the presence of the heavenly Father.

Follow the witness vv. 1-2

Lay aside every weight and sin

Romans 13:12 NASB95

The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Ephesians 4:22 NASB95

that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit,

They entangles us

2 Timothy 2:4 NASB95

No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.

Run with endurance

The race your heavenly Father puts in front of you

Fix your eyes

Fix - bolt eyes together with Jesus’ example

Author - one who causes for self first (pioneer) not one who writes

Finisher - one who completes (completed His race), only found here in the Bible.

“our” not in the original, but a fare interpretation

Understand the process vv 3-11

Consider Christ vv. 3-4

Keep discipline in context vv. 5-13

Pursue the prize vv. 12-17

Peace with all v. 14

Sanctification v. 14

Practice grace not bitterness v. 15

Pursue inheritance rather than immediate fulfillment vv. 16-17

God determines what course your race takes, just focus on running, He will see you through with purpose and love.