Lesson: Patterned after Christ<br>
Reading: For the joy that is set before<br>
Reference:  Heb. 12:1-4<br><br>
Hebrews 12:1: 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,<br>
Hebrews 12:2: 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, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.<br>
Hebrews 12:3: For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.<br>
Hebrews 12:4: Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.<br>
(KJV)<br>