Enduring Discipline

Hebrews 12:3-13

“discipline”

“discipline”

• paideia (n.) – tutorage, i.e. education or training that implies disciplinary action

“discipline”

• paideia (n.) – tutorage, i.e. education or training that implies disciplinary action

• paideuo (v.) – to train up a child, i.e. to educate or discipline

“discipline”

• paideia (n.) – tutorage, i.e. education or training that implies disciplinary action

• paideuo (v.) – to train up a child, i.e. to educate or discipline

• paideia used in the NT:

“discipline”

• paideia (n.) – tutorage, i.e. education or training that implies disciplinary action

• paideuo (v.) – to train up a child, i.e. to educate or discipline

• paideia used in the NT:–Eph. 6:4, “but bring them up in the

training and instruction of the Lord”

“discipline”

• paideia (n.) – tutorage, i.e. education or training that implies disciplinary action

• paideuo (v.) – to train up a child, i.e. to educate or discipline

• paideia used in the NT:–Eph. 6:4, “but bring them up in the

training and instruction of the Lord”–2 Tim. 3:16, “profitable for teaching,

for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness”

How does God discipline us?

How does God discipline us?

• through His word (2 Tim. 3:16)

How does God discipline us?

• through His word (2 Tim. 3:16)

• through trials (Heb. 12)

How does God discipline us?

• through His word (2 Tim. 3:16)

• through trials (Heb. 12)–enduring hostility from sinners (v. 3)

How does God discipline us?

• through His word (2 Tim. 3:16)

• through trials (Heb. 12)–enduring hostility from sinners (v. 3)–struggling against sin (v. 4)

How does God discipline us?

• through His word (2 Tim. 3:16)

• through trials (Heb. 12)–enduring hostility from sinners (v. 3)–struggling against sin (v. 4)–public taunts and afflictions (10:32-33)

How does God discipline us?

• through His word (2 Tim. 3:16)

• through trials (Heb. 12)–enduring hostility from sinners (v. 3)–struggling against sin (v. 4)–public taunts and afflictions (10:32-33)–watching others be mistreated (10:33)

How does God discipline us?

• through His word (2 Tim. 3:16)

• through trials (Heb. 12)–enduring hostility from sinners (v. 3)–struggling against sin (v. 4)–public taunts and afflictions (10:32-33)–watching others be mistreated (10:33)–confiscation of possessions (10:34)

The goal of God’s discipline

The goal of God’s discipline

• discipline – training that produces obedience, self-control, or a particular skill

The goal of God’s discipline

• discipline – training that produces obedience, self-control, or a particular skill disciple

The goal of God’s discipline

• discipline – training that produces obedience, self-control, or a particular skill disciple

• proof that we are His children (12:5-8)

The goal of God’s discipline

• discipline – training that produces obedience, self-control, or a particular skill disciple

• proof that we are His children (12:5-8)• proof of His love for us (12:6)

The goal of God’s discipline

• discipline – training that produces obedience, self-control, or a particular skill disciple

• proof that we are His children (12:5-8)• proof of His love for us (12:6)• sharing in His holiness (12:10)

The goal of God’s discipline

• discipline – training that produces obedience, self-control, or a particular skill disciple

• proof that we are His children (12:5-8)• proof of His love for us (12:6)• sharing in His holiness (12:10)• the fruit of peace and righteousness

(12:11)

How do we endure discipline?

How do we endure discipline?

• “strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees, and make straight paths for your feet”

How do we endure discipline?

• “strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees, and make straight paths for your feet”

• “consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself”