Running To Win

1 Corinthians 9:24-27• 24 Do you not know that those who run in a

race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. 25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; 27 but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

Winning Our Spiritual Race• The Need for Motivation– For momentary, light affliction is producing for us

an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. (2 Cor 4:17-18)

• The Need for Self-Control• The Need for Exercise

Passing The Baton Successfully

Passing The Baton Successfully• Plan For Completion, Not For Perfection• Parents Must Have A Firm Grip• Families Must Practice Before The Big Day• Families Must Be Aware of the Handoff Zone• The Runner Must “Tug” The Baton To Indicate

Their Readiness• Runners Must Be In Alignment, But Use Their

Differences For Greater Success.• Ignore The Other Runners

Great Bible Examples

• Passing Faithfulness To Joseph– It Takes More Than Facts & Fun

• Passing Responsibility To Esther– It Takes More Than Concern For Success

• Passing Decisiveness To Israel– It Takes More Desiring His Blessings

Ideas From Research

• Can They Articulate Essential Doctrines?• Can They Accurately Describe How To Be

Saved, Including A Proper Distinction Between the Role of Grace and Works?

• Does My Family Have Good Bible Study Practices, Or Have We Become Overdependant on Church Programs?

Ideas For Avoiding A Fumble…• Teach Them How To Study For Themselves– “One of the great reasons for Bible study in the family is

to pass the ability and the desire to study to our children.”• Edwin Crozier, p146 Built by the Lord

• Explain The Futility of Worldly Pursuits– Eccl 2

• Foster A Love For Work– Eccl. 9:10, Rom. 12:11, Col. 3:23, Matthew 5:41

• Welcome Multi-Generational Teamwork

Running To Win