And let us run with endurance the race god has set before us. As noted in the sparkling gem for january 6, the word apo means away and the word tithimi means to place or to lay something down. Hebrews 12 wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with. And so the apostle is encouraging us to live our life as a spiritual, athlete, lay ing aside every weight,that might slow us down, or trip us up. Kjv 1 wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Its time for you to lay aside every unnecessary weight. Laying aside weights sermon by charles hines, hebrews 12. Lay aside every weight take back your temple christian. Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Aug 05, 2018 lay aside every weight tim conway duration. What the bible says about weight, lay aside every bible tools. The words lay aside are taken from the greek word apotithimi, a compound of the words apo and tithimi. Apr 12, 20 but how does one lay aside doubtweights. In his book, weight loss for the mind, stuart wilde suggests that letting go is perhaps one of the most difficult tasks for a human being.
Just as the old leaves drop naturally from the tree when the new buds of spring begin to put themselves out, let the new affection come and dwell in thy heart, and expel the old. Hebrews 12 wherefore seeing we also are compassed about. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, hebrews 12. The writer of the book of hebrews in the bible appears to have focused on similar ideas. Hebrews 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. These sufferings are to be considered as fatherly chastisements from god, and to be patiently submitted to on account of the benefits to be derived from them, hebrews.
Lay aside the weight hardcover october 1, 1997 by t. Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame nkjv. Inordinate care for the present life, or fondness for it, is a dead weight upon the soul, that pulls it down when it should ascend upwards, and pulls it back when it should press. Dont be content to just tell jesus how youre struggling. Only his tactics are more overt and have gotten more brash and unbelievable, to the point of far too many have come to believe and except defeat and live in a depressed and fearbased mentality god knew there would be chaos and. What does it mean to lay aside every weight and sin. This meditation is included in the book not by sight. Hebrews 12 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Why seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, seeing. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every.
There is a cloud of witnesses mentioned in hebrews 11 that shows us how to live the life of faith. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. What the bible says about weight, lay aside every from forerunner commentary. The dg board of directors has very graciously granted me a threemonth sabbatical from july through most of september as a 20th anniversary gift. The word is ogkon, meaning mass, weight or burden impediment, and in the athletic world meant the bulk of unnecessary bodyweight that needed to be removed by the right exercise in training before the race. Lay aside every weight, rather great or small, and press. Hebrews 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In training for the olympics the runners used to tie weights to their bodies. Morgan choir sings at the white house with aretha franklin and shirley caesar duration. Eventually, that emotional weight translated itself into physical weight. These sufferings are to be considered as fatherly chastisements from god, and to be patiently submitted to on account of the. Metaphorically it means to put away a hindrance or sin ro. Let us throw off whatever weighs us down, or damps the vigour of our soul. This book of hebrews starts out being inundated, with christ.
Encouragement faith coronavirus in every generation, the accuser has reinvented the same old story lines of doom and gloom. The text carries us a stage further in the metaphor, and shows us the company of runners standing ready, stripped, and straining at the startingpost, with. Study the bible online using commentary on hebrews 12 and more. The christian also is to set aside anything that hinders his or her walk with god. Now we come to the supreme example of faithour lord jesus christ. If you would lay aside every weight, you must look to christ, and let his love flow into thy soul.
Now the title of my sermon is the theology of weights. We are to lay aside the weights and sin that easily besets us. But there are also things that may not be sin every weight but are merely hindrances that can keep us from running effectively the race god has for us. Lay aside the weight of restless work desiring god. Doubt must be dealt with like lust or any other unbelief that infects our faith. Every weight, that is, all inordinate affection and concern for the body, and the present life and world.
Believers are to do it just like the old testament saints did itby faith. What it means to lay aside every weight and sin jack wellman. Hebrews 12, holman christian standard bible hcsb the. Apr 05, 20 therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Perennial and chronic sin constitutes the unwanted weight or. Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising. Verses here observe what is the great duty which the apostle urges upon the hebrews, and which he so much desires they would comply with, and that is, to lay aside every weight, and the sin that did so easily beset them, and run with patience the race set before them. First baptist church of hamilton park mass choir feat. When the actual race came, they would lay aside every. He suggests that we instinctively hang on to our family connections, to the certificate we got at school. Perennial and chronic sin constitutes the unwanted weight or obesity that we desperately desire to shed. Im going to seek to lay aside the sin of restless work by.
With take back your temple, our mission is to help you release the emotions that weigh you down. Lay aside every weight biblical weight loss quotes. We shall find the race taxing to all our powers, but weighted we shall be doomed to failure. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, hebrews 12. That is to say, if we would run well, we must run light. When i weighed 240 pounds, i felt like i was carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders emotionally. The whole books exhortation could be summed up in hebrews 2. Application of the examples of enduring faith in hebrews 11therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Jul 25, 2012 1 therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight lay aside every weight kjv that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up.
Morgan choir sings at the white house with aretha franklin and shirley caesar. Let us lay aside every weight as all who run a race take care to do. Having so many incitements to holiness, patience, and perseverance, we should lay aside every hinderance, and run with patience the race that is set before us, taking our blessed lord for our example, hebrews 12. The following 3 things can help you lay aside every weight. 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. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race.
Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let. The writer of hebrews says, therefore since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, and run with endurance the race that lies before us heb. The author of hebrews wrote, therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the. When you see the word therefore in the bible you ask. O ye that would win, heed the caution, and lay aside every weight. What the bible says about weight, lay aside every from forerunner commentary ecclesiastes 3. Our choices are not always between right and wrong, but between something that may hinder us and something else that may not.
The duty consists of two parts, the one preparatory, the other perfective. But there are also things that may not be sin every weight but are merely hindrances that can. Study hebrews 12 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand. Let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 1 maccabees 14. Laying aside weights that hinder your race of faith requires intentionality. We are to run with patience the race that is set before us. Jan 07, 2008 growing up, i heard a number of sermons preached on hebrews 12. Jesuss word to us is repent and believe the gospel mark 1. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside. Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.
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