"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
Marathon Fellowship is a multi-generational group focused on Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and serving others—both at Stonebriar Community Church. and through missions around the world.
We meet weekly on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in B219. Our current teacher is Dr. Stephen Kim, Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary. Previous teachers include Dr. Stanley Toussaint, Wayne Stiles, and Rhome van Dyck. You can explore archives of their lessons on this website.
For questions about our class or weekly activities, email us at Marathon@MarathonFellowship.org.
Dec 07, 2025
Hebrews Lesson 11: The Life of Patient Endurance
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-29
Dr. Stephen Kim continues his series of classes from Hebrews, “The Superiority of Jesus Christ”, focusing on The Life of Patient Endurance in chapter 12.
Nov 30, 2025
Hebrews Lesson 10: The Hall of Faith
Scripture: Hebrews 11
Dr. Stephen Kim continues his series of classes from Hebrews, “The Superiority of Jesus Christ”, focusing on The Hall of Faith in chapter 11.
The music video that was referenced in the lesson was “Find Us Faithful” by Steve Green. You can watch it from YouTube below:
Nov 23, 2025
Hebrews Lesson 9: The Peril of Rejection
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-31
Dr. Stephen Kim continues his series of classes from Hebrews, “The Superiority of Jesus Christ”, focusing on the fourth warning passage in Hebrews chapter 10 where we see that the path to reward is the path of enduring.
Nov 16, 2025
Hebrews Lesson 8: Jesus’ Superior Covenant
Scripture: Hebrews 8
Dr. Stephen Kim continues his series of classes from Hebrews, “The Superiority of Jesus Christ”, focusing on Jesus’ Superior Covenant in Hebrews chapter 8.
Lesson Outline
- His superior place of ministry (Hebrews 8:1-5)
- the heavenly sanctuary (Hebrews 8:1-2)
- the earthly sanctuary (Hebrews 8:3-5)
- His superior covenant (Hebrews 8:6-13)
- the eternality of Christ’s covenant (Hebrews 8: 6)
- the temporality of the Levitical covenant (Hebrews 8:7-13)
Scripture: Hebrews 7
Dr. Stephen Kim continues his series of classes from Hebrews, “The Superiority of Jesus Christ”, focusing on chapter 7 and the high priest, Melchizedek.
Lesson Outline
- Jesus’ priesthood is superior to Aaron’s because Melchizedek was superior to Abraham (Levi) (Hebrews 7:1-10)
- Melchizedek > Abraham (Levi)
- Jesus > Levi (Aaron)
- Jesus’ priesthood > Aaronic priesthood
- Jesus’ priesthood is superior to Aaron’s because the Levitical priesthood was set aside (Hebrews 7:11-19)
- It couldn’t bring perfection (Hebrews 7:11)
- It was associated with the Law (Hebrews 7:12)
- It was based on legal ancestry from Levi (Hebrews 7:13-17)
- It was weak & useless, and made nothing perfect (Hebrews 7:18-19a)
- It didn’t enable people to draw near to God (Hebrews 7:19b)
- Jesus’ priesthood is superior to Aaron’s because He Himself is a better priest (Hebrews 7:20-28)
- He was confirmed by an oath–Ps. 110:4 (Hebrews 7:20-22)
- He lives forever–permanent priesthood (Hebrews 7:23-24)
- He Himself is sinless–He is able to meet our need (Hebrews 7:25-26)
- He offered Himself once for all–therefore, there is no need for daily sacrifice (Hebrews 7:27-28)
Nov 02, 2025
“Run, Run, Run, Run, Run!”
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Dr. Joe Allen presents an energetic lesson from Hebrews encouraging us to have fun, enjoy God, but obey His Word. And to Run, Run, Run, Run, Run and keep running until Jesus sees us through to the end.
Oct 26, 2025
Hebrews Lesson 6: Growing Up—The Path of Obedience
Scripture: Hebrews 5:11–6:20
Dr. Stephen Kim challenges believers to move beyond spiritual infancy and embrace maturity by obeying Christ each day. Drawing from the warnings in the letter to the Hebrews, he reminds us that regression is not an option and that true growth lies in following Jesus, the High Priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses. Obedience isn’t easy—but it is the path that leads to the fullness of life in Jesus.
Oct 19, 2025
Hebrews Lesson 5: Hold Firm to the Sabbath-Rest
Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-4:13
Dr. Kim will continue his series in the Book of Hebrews: “The Superiority of Jesus Christ”. In this message, Dr. Stephen Kim invites us to fix our eyes on Jesus Christ and the greater rest He offers, rather than slipping back into familiar but fading securities. Drawing from Hebrews, he challenges us to resist unbelief, to encourage one another, and to step into the Sabbath-rest that is fulfilled in Christ alone.
Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-4:13
Dr. Stephen Kim continues his series of classes from Hebrews, “The Superiority of Jesus Christ”. He introduces the five warning passages in Hebrews, focusing on the Peril of Neglect and the Peril of Disobedience in Hebrews 3:7-4:13. Dr. Kim reminds us that the path to rest is the path of trusting.
Oct 05, 2025
Hebrews Lesson 3: The Temptations of Christ
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Dr. Stephen Kim continues his series of classes from Hebrews, “The Superiority of Jesus Christ”. He continues discussion of Jesus’ humanity, referring to the temptations of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11.