The King of Fans Today's Three-minute Bible Study Print, Study and Apply Title: The King of Fans ------------- Date: 09/20/1998 Keywords: "endured" "opposition" "perfecter" "weary" Welcome to eXXit, the web site designed to help you stand strong in the face of sexual temptation. In a previous study, we looked at Hebrews 12:1 and considered the race we are called to run. Today we see who's standing at the finish line. Passage: Hebrews 12:2-4* 2. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. 4. In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. Questions 1. Why is Jesus mentioned here (what did He do, and where is He now)?   2. What do you think about this claim?   3. If you are tempted today toward the instant gratification pornography offers, what do these verses recommend you do?   Practical help Your life is not a secret. In an earlier study, we discovered a bleacher full (or possibly stadium full) of fans cheering us on as our lives move toward their ultimate conclusions — victory or defeat (see Hebrews 12:1). Verse 2 indicates that Jesus is sitting on his thrown watching you and calling you to run towards Him. Talk and share with others what you are learning through studying the Bible. Hold one another up in prayer today. eXXit homepage Index of three-minute studies Copyright 1998 by eXXit *Scriptures are from The Holy Bible: New International Version © Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. All rights reserved.