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Greater Than - Faith Greater Than Law Hebrews 12

We often think of faith as a set of rules to follow, a checklist of dos and don'ts that somehow earn us God's favor. But Hebrews 12 shatters that illusion and reveals something far more liberating: our Christian journey is not about rule-following but about discovering true freedom in Christ. This passage invites us into a marathon of faith, surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses—Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and countless others who lived by faith before ever seeing God's promises fulfilled. Their example reminds us that righteousness has always been a matter of faith, not adherence to regulations. The message challenges us to shed every weight and sin that clings to us, not through legalistic striving but through fixing our eyes on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith. He endured the cross for the joy set before Him, and now He waits at the finish line, cheering us on. The fire of testing, the discipline of a loving Father, and the promise of an unshakable kingdom—these aren't burdens but invitations to transformation. We're called to be forged like steel, heated and hammered into weapons fit for God's purposes. And here's the stunning truth: because of Christ's blood, we no longer approach God in terror at Mount Sinai but with boldness at Mount Zion, welcomed into a festive gathering where we're clothed in His righteousness. The challenge is simple yet profound: read one chapter of the New Testament daily, allowing God's Word to shape us as we run this race with endurance. 0:00 - 5:00 Chapter 1: From Rules to Freedom: Understanding the New Covenant We explore the transition from a rule-based faith to freedom in Christ, understanding that righteousness comes through faith rather than following laws. 5:00 - 10:00 Chapter 2: Running the Marathon: The Cloud of Witnesses and Perseverance We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses who lived by faith, and we must run our race with endurance by laying aside every weight and fixing our eyes on Jesus. 10:00 - 15:00 Chapter 3: The Refining Fire: God's Discipline and Testing We understand that God disciplines those He loves, testing and refining us through trials so that we may grow stronger in faith and share in His holiness. 15:00 - 20:00 Chapter 4: From Fear to Boldness: The Reward of the New Covenant We no longer approach God in terror like those at Mount Sinai, but come boldly to Mount Zion through Jesus' blood, joining the celebration of heaven as righteous children of God. Tampa Bay Vineyard is a Vineyard USA church meeting at CenterPlace 619 Vonderburg Dr. Ste. B Brandon, FL Jay Molina, Ph.D. is the Senior Pastor To learn more about the Tampa Bay Vineyard please visit us at tampabayvineyard.org