Hebrews 12:11-14

Today we are reading Hebrews 12.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:

Hebrews 12:11-14 - All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. 12 Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed. 14 Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord.

Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts With Us as they relate to this passage.

You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions"

Honest Questions

1. When was the last time you remember being disciplined by the Lord?

2. Is it possible to be a disciple if we are not disciplined? Why do you say that?

3. Is the discipline spoken of in Hebrews 12 the same sort of discipline we speak of when we talk about Spiritual Disciplines? Explain.

4. When was the last time you saw that the way you live your life produces more peace than the lifestyle choices of people who choose to walk in wickedness, unrighteousness, or unbelief?

5. Is the absence of peace something that can help us understand the will of God? How so?

6. Matthew 18 has a lot to say about church discipline. Is church discipline something that is taught about and practiced in your church and how are individual members of the church involved in the process according to Matthew 18 and Hebrews 12?

7. Are Hebrews 12:12-17 describing what it looks like for us to practice church discipline? If not, what is it describing?

8. Is it possible for us to maintain peace if we do not also pursue sanctification?

9. What was your favorite verse in Hebrews 12 and why?

10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading Hebrews 12?

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