Self-examination - Part 3 - Hebrews 12:1-2

On June 27, Pastor Ken concludes his mini-series on self-examination, focusing on Hebrews 12:1-2.

QUESTION #5 - Is Jesus the true orientation of your life, or have you reduced Him to only one expression of your life’s commitments?

Hebrews 12:2, “fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our 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.”

1. Contextually – how do we fix our eyes? - Let's go back one verse for some context. Hebrews 12:1, “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,”
2. Symbolically - “run with perseverance” – the narrative of an athlete
3. Practically - We keep our eyes fixed on the One who is our goal (no room for competing allegiances)

Questions Review:

• Q1 - Are you seeking God with all your heart?
• Q2 - Which best defines your life: striving to be like Christ or being in Christ? 
• Q3 - Are you spiritually hungry and thirsty, or are you easily satisfied with brief moments of religious involvement?  
• Q4 - Are you as privately committed to Jesus as much as it appears you are publicly.
• Q5 – Is Jesus the true orientation of your life, or have you reduced Him to only one expression of your life’s commitments?  

Summary question - Which perspective do you live by most: going to church or being the church?