God gives us the strength to follow Jesus.
Hebrews 12:1-3; Romans 12:2; Matthew 28:18-20; I John 4:7-12
- What kind of race would you be most likely to win?
- How is following Jesus like running in a race?
- What are some of the reasons we need perseverance to keep following Jesus?
- Why do you think people continue to follow Jesus even though it’s often difficult?
- How do you think remembering the believers who came before us can help us on our journeys?
- If the goals of the race we’re running are to become more like Jesus and help others know Him, which of those goals is more difficult for you and why?
- Read I John 4:7-12. Why do you think loving others has to do with becoming more like Jesus and helping others know Him?
- In what ways do you need God to give you strength right now?
- At this point in your “race,” what’s one way you need to become more like Jesus?
- At this point in your “race,” what’s one thing you can do to help someone else get to know Jesus?
