Hebrews 12:1-11 “The Value of Hardship”

This is the only place in the book of Hebrews where the author speaks of the Cross, recognizing the solitary ordeal Jesus faced. One aspect of “the joy” Jesus anticipated was the restoration of the glory He had before the Incarnation. “Endured the cross, scorning its shame” speaks of the physical and emotional pain that came from a disgraceful method of death. But Jesus disregarded the pain and disgrace; they were not worthy of consideration when compared to the joy of doing His Father’s will.

As Jesus suffered the misunderstanding and hostility of sinful men, so readers of this epistle may compare their own lives to Him and “not grow weary.”