A Greater Than Solomon is Here

Introduction

Hebrews 12:1-3

• We have a great cloud of witnesses about us.
• We too are looking to a future hope.
• We have weights that hinder our running well.
• We must look unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.

I. The Man Solomon

II. The Idealistic Picture

Verses 1-5 (Ps. 2:8)

Verses 6-9 (Gen. 15:5)

Verses 10-15 (Phil. 2:9-10)

III. The Realistic Picture

Verses 1-5 (1 Kings 6:38; 7:1, 8-12; Deut. 12:4, 11)

Verses 6-15 (Acts 13:22)

Conclusion (1 Cor. 1:30; Col. 2:3; Phil. 1:9-10)

"I am the vine, you are the branches…abide in Me for apart from Me you can do nothing." John 15:1ff