Study Questions

Running Free

June 29, 2025

Hebrews 12:1-3

Study Questions

1.Read Hebrews 12:1-3, who are in the great cloud of witnesses mentioned? What’s the significance? Ref. chapter Hebrews 11

2. How is our Christian life like a race? What’s the difference between just running and running in a race? 1 Cor. 9:24-27, 2 Tim. 4:7

3. What are weights or burdens in our lives that hinder us in our walk with Christ, but are not sin? What can we do about these burdens? See 1 Peter 5:7 Phil. 4:6-7

4.What does sin do to us as we try to run? Why is sin so difficult to deal with? How can we have victory over sin? 1 John 1:8 -2:2, Ephesians 6:11-17

5. In Verse 2 what effect does focusing on Jesus have on our race? What does it mean that he is the author and finisher of our faith?

6. In verses 2 and 3, What does Christ’s example do for us as we run our race? How does it help us endure? 

7. What is keeping you from running like you should? What is holding you back?