Perseverance
June 2025

Perseverance: Definition: Staying on mission when things get tough. The ability to remain under a load.

Have you ever lifted weights, trying to do squats with the weights on your shoulders? As the legs begin to burn, you just want to get the weight off your shoulders. Life can feel like that at times, yet there can be great reward when we persevere, and remain under the load.

Focus Group: Fire Pit Discussion

I. References in the Bible:

1. Romans 5: 3-5

2. Romans 15: 4-5

II. Illustrated in the life of Jesus

1. In the Garden: Matthew 26: 36- 46; Mark 15: 15- 25

2. Hebrews 12: 2- 3

III. Application Question: In what area of your life are you most tempted to “cast off the load” and not persevere?