Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's word with you, so let's get started.

Welcome to our Daily Bible Devotional Volume 3 study from Hebrews chapter 12.

Believers are called to run the race of faith with endurance, keeping their eyes on Jesus,

who endured the cross and is now exalted. His example provides strength during trials.

God disciplines his children to shape their character and lead them into holiness.

Although painful at the moment, his discipline produces peace and righteousness.

The chapter urges believers to strengthen those who are weary, pursue peace, and live in holiness.

Their caution not to be like Esau who gave up his birthright for temporary gain.

A contrast is drawn between Mount Sinai, marked by fear, and Mount Zion,

where believers come to a joyful gathering with angels, the redeemed, and God.

Since they are receiving an unshakable kingdom,

they must worship God with reverence, for he is a consuming fire.

Several ideas talked about there that come together from starting with your eyes on Jesus, then to Mount Zion, and then serving God

together. We are running a race that requires endurance, and we are not alone. Others have gone before us,

and Jesus leads the way. He faced the cross, suffered with purpose, and is now seated

in glory. When we go through hardship, it's not punishment, but loving discipline from God. He's

shaping us, teaching us, and helping us grow. His discipline may be difficult, but it brings peace

and righteousness in the end. We must encourage those to our weak, pursue peace

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