Endure for the sake of the joy which Christ purchased by His endurance
Family Discussion Questions:
Younger and Older:
How does knowing that God was faithful to the Old Testament believers help us to trust in Jesus?
What does this text tell us about why Jesus stayed on the cross until He was finished paying for our sins?
Where did Jesus end up after He suffered and died and rose from the dead?
Deeper Discussion:
What is the difference between Jesus' suffering and endurance and ours?
What was the joy set before Jesus which motivated Him to endure the damnation from God on the cross?
Think about the weights and sins which hamper your endurance. At this point is it "weight", or sin which threatens your ability to endure and despise the shame of trusting in Christ?
Given the context in the chapter, what would it mean to endure vs. not endure?
What would be the reward of endurance and why would this be right for God to reward you in this way?
