While it is human for us to rejoice over the downfall of our enemy, the Lord God calls the nation of Israel to wail for the pain of Babylon. Jeremiah 51:8 shows us the attitude that God requires toward those who have offended us.

Where was God when Israel suffered offense at the hand of Babylon. Jeremiah 51:8 show us how He rose up in defense of His people. God is not blind to our offenses.

In a day where offending another person is a very serious matter, as Christians we need to consider what our response to offense needs to be. In this episode we will examine how Babylon offended the nation of Judah.

Where is the strength to endure in the race marked out for us? The writer to the Hebrews tells us that it can be found as we consider Jesus.

Hebrrws 12:2 show us how Jesus ran the race marked out for Him. In this episode we will examine four examples Jesus left for us to follow in the path He has for us.

The writer to the Hebrews tells us that the wisdom and strength to run the race marked out for us is not found in ourselves but in Jesus. He, therefore, challenges us to keep our eyes focused on Him.as both the founder and Perfector of our faith.

God has marked out the race He has for us to run. This race calls for perseverence. There is only so much time available to us and it is easy for us to be distracted. The challenge is for us to be focused and disciplined so that we can finish the race God has given us to run.

If we are going to run the race marked out for us, we will need to identify the hindrances. The writer to the Hebrews challenges us to cast of the weigh that hinders and the sin that entangled so that we run the race before us.

Hebrews 12:1-3 challenge us to run the ract that has been marked out for us. One of the inspirations for us to be obedient to this call is the great cloud of witnesses that surround us testifying to the enabling and provison of God.

As those who belong to the Lord Jesus we have been equipped with all that we need to live a life of victory. Why then do we see so many Christians live defeated and powerless lives? The answer lies in the next great work of God in the life of Israel --the work of bringing them to maturity.