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Hebrews 12:1-3
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
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Summary: When faced with the challenges of following Jesus in this life, we each see a need for instruction, encouragement, and motivation. This often comes from the saints walking alongside us, but it can also come from learning from the saints who went before us, living faithful lives and leaving a witness behind them. Since 2004, I have preached one biographical sermon per year on a saint whose grace-marked life has had an impact on the church and the world. I do this for several reasons. First, it is scriptural. God places the saints of old before us as a “great cloud of witnesses”, testifying to His faithfulness amid their perseverance. Second, it is pastoral. God’s grace is evident in the lives of flawed saints, and His glory is often best seen not in our strengths, but in our weaknesses. This encourages us in faith. Thirdly, it is instructional. It helps us understand the expansive nature of God’s grace across the pages of history. Finally, it is worshipful.
Our saint this year is Elisabeth Elliot, a renowned missionary, author, and articulate spokeswoman for the Christian faith.
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