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The book of Hebrews is written for people with whom many of us could relate; a people who had lost a measure of their passion for Jesus, who had gotten so wrapped up in other pursuits that they had less and less time for God. They didn't have video games, social media, Netflix, or 24/7 News, but the question has been the same since time began...how will I pursue life? They had tried to find life in so many pursuits other than God but they had become, as one commentator writes, a world-wearied and discontent people. So Paul's trying to encourage them. He’s trying to encourage them by regaling them with the blessings of the new way of approaching God through Christ. He’s trying to challenge them to persevere with the image of a stadium filled with those who have gone before cheering them on.

He is pouring out hope into dry and thirsty hearts with the promise that their story is not finished. That’s where we will pause in this episode; Hebrews 11-12. Hebrews 11 is known as the faith hall of fame and Hebrews 12 begins with this timeless challenge, “Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author of our faith."

Can I tell you what I believe? If Jesus is the author of your story, then hope is the story of your life!