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I am a Competitor now and forever.
I am made to strive, to strain, to stretch and to succeed in the arena of competition.
I am a Christian Competitor and as such, I face my challenger with the face of Christ.
I am a Competitor now and forever.
What is the dictionary definition of a competitor? How does this compare with your definition of a competitor?
The below cartoon epitomizes a competitor.
Name one athlete or coach who fits your definition of a competitor. Name one who fits this definition of a competitor.
Read 2 Samuel 23:8-17. Which definition of a competitor would be most accurate for David's mighty men? Why?
What did the Lord do for Eleazar and Shammah in their battles (vv. 10, 12)?
I am made to strive, to strain, to stretch and to succeed in the arena of competition.
What are you striving and straining for and an athlete or coach?
What is Paul "straining" for in Philippians 3:13-14? How does it apply to you as an athlete or coach?
How do you think God defines success in the arena of competition? How can this be accomplished?
I am a Christian Competitor and as such, I face my challenger with the face of Christ.
Does your definition of a Competitor from above conflict with what it means to be a Christian? Why or why not?
As Competitors in athletics, we must face our challengers head one, not shying away from anyone. We should fear no opponent. What that said, what does it mean to face our challengers with the face of Christ? (Read 2 Corinthians 4:6if you need help.)
Our challenger is not always the person lined up across from us. Paul wrote in Ephesians 6:12:
Ephesians 6:12
Similar to our preparation for competition, we must be prepared to take stand against the devil and his schemes by putting on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18).
Live It Out
What is one thing that struck you from this lesson?
How can this help you be a Competitor for Christ?