The LORD's Discipline

Hebrews 12:4-17

Introduction – another encouragement to run with endurance. Perspective on suffering - (v. 4)

“The sufferings of Christ followers, however severe they may be, are always incomparably slight when weighed against the sufferings of the Master Himself.” P. E. Hughes

I: THE MEANING OF CHASTENING (vv. 5-8)

A: Chastening Defined – training or discipline

B: Do not forget the exhortation (v. 5; Prov. 3:11-12)

1: Avoiding the 2 extremes (v. 5b)

2: The meaning of chastening (vv. 6-8)

II: THE RESULTS OF CHASTENING (VV. 9-11)

A: Reason to be subject to our Father (vv. 9-10)

B: The fruit of chastening (v. 11)

III: THE ENCOURAGMENT (vv.12-14)

A: Strengthen yourselves and one another (vv. 12-13)

B: Pursue peace and holiness (v. 14)