The endurance shown by Joseph and Mary
Luke 2:1-7
December 20, 2021

Hebrews 12:1-2 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.

I. _________________ steps to gain grit.

1. Accept delayed _____________.

2. Recognize _______________.

3. Get over _______________.

4. Be _________________.

5. Cultivate ________________.

Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.
II. Practical _________________ of grit.

Activities this week:
Memorize Hebrews 12:1-2
Read Nehemiah 1-2
Meditate on Luke 21:19; Philippians 3:7-11; 2 Timothy 4:7