Be in the Race

Be in the Race

By Savoia Buntin

There are Rules to the Game

​1 Corinthians 9:24-27

​“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.”

Open Ended

Where was that passage?

Multiple Choice

Where is 1 Corinthians found in the bible?

• Old Testament

• New Testament

Our TIME on the field is limited

Ephesians 5:16

“Making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”

Be ready in season and in the off season.

2 Timothy 4:2

For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

​2 Timothy 4:8

TRAINING is essential for victory

Ecclesiates 3:1

There is a season and a time to EVERY purpose under heaven

Draw

Draw the an emoji or a direction of how our Christian life should look if we are "training".

GEAR up for the Game

Ephesians 6:10-18

Multiple Choice

Which of these are not a piece of our armor?

• Belt of Truth

• Helmet of Salvation

• Shoulder Pads of Righteousness

• Shield of Faith

Press on towards the goal!

Philippians 3:14

We strive towards the GOAL

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Poll

Who is our Head Coach?

• God

• Youth Pastor

• Pastor

• Parents

​1 Corinthians 12:4-6

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​1 Corinthians 12:12-20

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We don't play alone, but play as part of a TEAM

Multiple Choice

True or False: Everyone plays the same position?

• False

• True

The VICTORS receive a prize

​ 2 Timothy 4:7-8

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

Open Ended

How should we run our race?

Poll

Is just being a Christian enough to qualify us to be in the race?

• Nahhh

• Absolutely

• I'm lost?!

• No

Open Ended

Did you like this style of lesson?

Explain why or why not.

Fin.

Yayyy, you did it?!

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