From January 3 through February 7, we will be getting the teaching from John Ortberg's When The Game Is Over, It All Goes Back In The Box. Due to copyright issues, a recording is not available. So, I guess you'll have to show up! Each week, however, I will provide some questions from the discussion guide to help you process Ortberg's key points. Enjoy!
1. What did you feel as Ortberg described the great race between Sea Biscuit and War Admiral? Which other great competitions – personal, spiritual, athletic, academic, or political – did it bring to mind?
2. Some things hinder us from running a strong spiritual race while other things encourage us to continue strong in the our faith. Which things tend to demotivate us and lead us to quit and choose easier paths? Which things tend to inspire us and help turn a potential quitter into a committed competitor?
3. What does it mean to win with grace? What does it mean to lose with grace?
4. Check out the following Bible passages and consider what they have to say about this topic: Psalm 37:39-40; Matthew 6:34; Philippians 4:6-7; Romans 5:1-5; 2 Corinthians 1:3-11; 2 Timothy 2:3; 4:5; James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:3-9; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Philippians 3:13-14; Hebrews 12:1-3.
5. On your gravestone, the “dash” between the date you were born and the date you will die represents the life you live. How are you spending your dash so far? What accomplishments do you feel good about? When have you stayed in the game even though it was tough? When have you opted out when the going got tough? What would people who know you best say about how you handle difficulties in your life?
6. What does it mean to be the kind of person someone would want to sit next to? Why does this even matter?
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