Bits of Torah Truths – #Torah Concept in the NT: Let Us Run Race with Patience – Episode 628
Hebrews 12:1
לָכֵן גַּם אֲנַחְנוּ, אֲשֶׁר עֲנַן עֵדִים כָּזֶה אוֹפֵף אוֹתָנוּ, נָסִירָה נָא כָּל מַעֲמָסָה וְגַם אֶת הַחֵטְא הַלּוֹכֵד עַל נְקַלָּה, וּבְסַבְלָנוּת נָרוּצָה אֶת הַמֵּרוֹץ הֶעָרוּךְ לְפָנֵינוּ,
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Hebrews 12:1
12:1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, (NASB)
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The Torah contains several profound thematic parallels to the exhortation in Hebrews 12:1 to “run the race with patience.” While the NT uses athletic imagery to describe endurance in faith, the Torah embeds this concept in covenantal perseverance, wilderness journeying, and long-term obedience under trial. – Torah Parallels to Run the Race with Patience – The Wilderness Journey — Exodus to Deuteronomy Israel’s 40-year journey is the ultimate “race,” not a sprint, but a test of endurance, trust, and obedience. The Hebrew derekh דֶּרֶךְ “way” or “path” is used repeatedly to describe this long, refining process. The journey required patience, faith, and resilience, precisely the qualities Hebrews 12:1 calls for. Obedience Over Time — Deuteronomy 11:13–21 The blessings of covenant are tied to persistent obedience, not momentary zeal. The phrase “that your days may be multiplied” reflects a long-haul mindset and spiritual endurance. Abraham’s Walk — Genesis 12–22 Abraham’s journey is a literal and spiritual race, marked by patience, testing, and delayed fulfillment. His walk of faith spans decades, culminating in the binding of Isaac, a test of ultimate endurance. Moses’ Leadership — Numbers 12:7 Moses models faithfulness under pressure, leading a rebellious people for 40 years. His endurance is not flashy, but steady, a race run with patience and covenantal resolve. Torah as a Path — Deuteronomy 5:33 “You shall walk in all the way that the Lord your God has commanded you…” The Torah uses halakh הָלַךְ “to walk” as a metaphor for living faithfully. This is not passive, it’s a disciplined, forward-moving journey. Hebrews 12:1 exhorts believers to “run with endurance the race set before us.” The Torah parallels this through: Israel’s wilderness journey, Abraham’s walk of faith, Moses’ leadership, and Torah obedience. In both the NT and the Torah, the race is not about speed, it’s about faithful perseverance toward covenantal fulfillment. This is how the Author of the book of Hebrews taught Torah, the Torah has not passed away!
