Running the Race
Philippians 3
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Bigs Discussion Questions
What did Paul say following Jesus is like? (Following Jesus is like running a race.)
Should we think about things that happened in the past or that will happen in the future? (the future)
Who never sinned but chose to die on the cross so we can have forgiveness of our sins? (Jesus)
When we know Jesus, will we have sadness or true joy? (true joy)
What is sanctification? Sanctification is how God makes us more like Jesus.
Elementary Discussion Questions
What did Paul say is more important than Jesus? (Nothing is more important that knowing Jesus; Phil. 3:8)
What example did Paul give to help us fully know Jesus? (Paul said to look ahead to the future and run after the goal of knowing Jesus; Phil. 3:13-14)
What is the prize of running this race? (eternal life with Jesus Christ, Phil. 3:14)
How can we know that Paul really valued following Jesus?
Guide kids to discuss the changes that God produced in Paul’s life. Paul went from hating believers to preaching the gospel. Paul gave up his old life and faced all kinds of trials and pain so that he could obey God and know Jesus more. His actions proved his words.
Have you lost or given up anything to follow Jesus?
Encourage kids to answer honestly. Some may feel like they haven’t given up anything to follow Jesus, and others may have a lot of things they feel they have given up. Remind them that following Jesus means giving up our sinful desires like selfishness or laziness in order to live like Jesus.
When does following Jesus feel the most difficult?
Help kids thing about situations they face that make them feel tempted to sin. Maybe it is a sibling who irritates them; a chore they don’t want to do for their parents; or a video game, movie, or TV show they want to consume that isn’t honoring to God.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: What is sanctification? Sanctification is the process of becoming more like Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Big Idea: Following Jesus is like running a race for a wonderful prize.
Bible Verse to Memorize - Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12
Practice Catechism
Question 34: Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through Christ alone, must we still do good works and obey God’s Word?
Answer: Yes, so that our lives may show love and gratitude to God; and so that by our godly behavior others may be won to Christ.
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