Our Struggle Against Sin (Hebrews 12:1-17)

Because God loves us, he disciplines us.

1. Why Discipline? (vv. 1-4)

   1. The Danger of an Undisciplined Life

   2. The Many Forms of Discipline (vv. 1-4)

2. The Heart (vv. 5-17)

   1. The Motive of Discipline (vv. 5-11)

   2. Responding to Discipline (vv. 12-17; 1 Timothy 5:20; 1 Corinthians 11:31)

   3. Look to Jesus (v. 2)

Discussion Starters

Monday—Have you ever prayed for patience? What happened? What should you expect if you pray for righteousness?

Tuesday—What is the danger of raising a child without discipline? Where does a lack of discipline lead? Are you grateful or resentful for your parents’ discipline?

Wednesday—What are some different forms that discipline takes? How do you tend to respond to adversity? To a friend’s correction? What do you think when you see the church exercising discipline?

Thursday—Why does God discipline his children? What would it mean for us if God stopped disciplining us? Would that be an act of love?

Friday—How do you respond to correction? Does your response encourage or discourage others from speaking into your life? Where is the Lord calling you to grow in this regard?