“The Competition” 9/29/19

“The Competition” from the series “First” given by Rich Tuttle on September 29, 2019.
Movie Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwXzOVu0x-U (0:12-1.30)
FAMILY QUESTIONS:
Night One
1. Do you enjoy playing board games? What’s your favorite board game?
2. Do you agree that in competition you should hate your opponent? Why does the chess master say that to Josh in the clip from Searching for Bobby Fischer?
Night Two
1. Read Matthew 6:24. Why is it we cannot serve two masters?
2. What are some things that compete most for your time, attention, energy and resources?
Night Three
1. Do you agree that we will be ruled and mastered by something or someone?
2. Read Psalm 135:15-18. What does this teach us about those idols?
Night Four
1. Read Matthew 6:33. What do we have to give up to seek first His Kingdom?
2. Why is it worth it?
Night Five
1. Do you agree that we sometimes “strive to live for God and He wants us to thrive?” Why does the pursuit of behavioral change alone lead to striving?
2. Do you agree that our energy, focus, attention and willpower should go into our relationship with Jesus? What’s the result?