Where Does the Race Begin?

Where Does the Race Begin?

"Running the Race of Life"

Discussion Guide

6-24-2012

Text:   Col. 1:16

16 For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities — all things have been created through Him and for Him

Lesson Summary

We are starting a series of lessons today concerning the Christian life. Our Christian life is compared to an athletic event by the apostle Paul.  He tells us to have stamina and hang in their during the race, for the race is an endurance event.  Today we are talking about getting into the race.  Sometimes, the hardest thing for us to do is to start. So let's start toward the race area and learn what we need to do to get in the race.

Discussion Questions

1.            Are you making a living or living a life?

2.            Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness are ideals in our country? Are these good goals              for us to have as Christians?

3.            Where does the race really begin?

4.            What all was created by Jesus?

5.            Who is responsible to tell children about Jesus?

6.            Where can we learn about God if there is no one to teach the message to us?

7.         Who is responsible for each of us following God?

8.            When we decide to follow Jesus what commitments come next?

Scripture

Deuteronomy 6:4-9                        Psalm 19:2                                         Luke 9:23                            

Col. 1:16                                        Romans 10:8-16                               Acts 3:19

Psalm 139:13-16                            Matthew 19:14                                 Romans 6:2-7