November 13th, 2024
Let’s prayerfully read & reflect on 1 Corinthians chapter 9, verses 24 – 27. Using the H.E.A.R. method, what are some words or phrases that are highlighted to you? How would you explain them to a friend? What application can you make to your life? What heart response can you have to God at the point of His Word?
Let’s ZOOM INTO V. 24 – “Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize.”
A bit of background: In the 1st century Roman world, the Olympic games began. The stadium with well-prepared runners occurred, and it would be the emperor who would give the wreath of victory to the winner. The apostle Paul uses this imagery to encourage believers to “run in such a way to win the prize.”
Pause & Consider :
PRAYER PROMPT: “Lord Jesus, You are the Author and completer of my faith; my eyes are on You, for You have set the pace and are showing me the way. One area of the race I ask for Your gracious help is ______________________________________________________, for I pray in Your holy name, Amen!”
Let’s ZOOM INTO V. 24 – “Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize.”
A bit of background: In the 1st century Roman world, the Olympic games began. The stadium with well-prepared runners occurred, and it would be the emperor who would give the wreath of victory to the winner. The apostle Paul uses this imagery to encourage believers to “run in such a way to win the prize.”
Pause & Consider :
- Think of your faith journey of following Christ in terms of running a marathon, not a 100-yard dash.
- What are some things you may need to prepare for the race of faith?
- Trainer? Who might this be? ______________________
- Discipline/ Routine? What might this include? _________________
- Diet? What comes to your mind? _______________________
PRAYER PROMPT: “Lord Jesus, You are the Author and completer of my faith; my eyes are on You, for You have set the pace and are showing me the way. One area of the race I ask for Your gracious help is ______________________________________________________, for I pray in Your holy name, Amen!”
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