1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world; our faith.

1 Cor 9:24-27 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.

The Isthmian Games or Isthmia (ancient Greek Ἴ σθμια) ancient Greekancient Greek

The Isthmian Games They would compete fiercely, each striving for the Isthmian crown - a wreath of wild celery. They would compete fiercely, each striving for the Isthmian crown - a wreath of wild celery. Winners received a lifetime exemption from paying taxes and serving in the military. Winners received a lifetime exemption from paying taxes and serving in the military. They would also receive free tuition at one of their universities. They would also receive free tuition at one of their universities. Statutes of themselves would be erected along the road that led to the site of the games. Statutes of themselves would be erected along the road that led to the site of the games.

“You do not win the silver medal, you lose the gold!” The Apostle Paul described the Christian life in terms of athletic metaphors. His goal was to win the “race” of the Christian life, not to lose it (Phil. 3:12-14; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; 2 Tim. 4:6-8). He died winning the race! The Apostle Paul described the Christian life in terms of athletic metaphors. His goal was to win the “race” of the Christian life, not to lose it (Phil. 3:12-14; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; 2 Tim. 4:6-8). He died winning the race!

SEVEN KEYS TO RUNNIG YOUR RACE WELL 1. Proceed – Get Going 1. Proceed – Get Going

SEVEN KEYS TO RUNNIG YOUR RACE WELL 1. Proceed – Get Going 1. Proceed – Get Going 2. Pursue – Keep Moving 2. Pursue – Keep Moving

SEVEN KEYS TO RUNNIG YOUR RACE WELL 1. Proceed – Get Going 1. Proceed – Get Going 2. Pursue – Keep Moving 2. Pursue – Keep Moving 3. Prepare – Get Ready 3. Prepare – Get Ready

SEVEN KEYS TO RUNNIG YOUR RACE WELL 1. Proceed – Get Going 1. Proceed – Get Going 2. Pursue – Keep Moving 2. Pursue – Keep Moving 3. Prepare – Get Ready 3. Prepare – Get Ready 4. Perceive – Get Focused 4. Perceive – Get Focused

SEVEN KEYS TO RUNNIG YOUR RACE WELL 1. Proceed – Get Going 1. Proceed – Get Going 2. Pursue – Keep Moving 2. Pursue – Keep Moving 3. Prepare – Get Ready 3. Prepare – Get Ready 4. Perceive – Get Focused 4. Perceive – Get Focused 5. Purpose – Get Energized 5. Purpose – Get Energized

SEVEN KEYS TO RUNNIG YOUR RACE WELL 1. Proceed – Get Going 1. Proceed – Get Going 2. Pursue – Keep Moving 2. Pursue – Keep Moving 3. Prepare – Get Ready 3. Prepare – Get Ready 4. Perceive – Get Focused 4. Perceive – Get Focused 5. Purpose – Get Energized 5. Purpose – Get Energized 6. Produce – Get Fruitful 6. Produce – Get Fruitful

SEVEN KEYS TO RUNNIG YOUR RACE WELL 1. Proceed – Get Going 1. Proceed – Get Going 2. Pursue – Keep Moving 2. Pursue – Keep Moving 3. Prepare – Get Ready 3. Prepare – Get Ready 4. Perceive – Get Focused 4. Perceive – Get Focused 5. Purpose – Get Energized 5. Purpose – Get Energized 6. Produce – Get Fruitful 6. Produce – Get Fruitful 7. Persist – Never Quit 7. Persist – Never Quit

What Aspects of Our Lives Do We Need to Discipline? 1. We need to discipline our minds 1. We need to discipline our minds

What Aspects of Our Lives Do We Need to Discipline? 1. We need to discipline our minds 1. We need to discipline our minds 2. We also need to discipline our bodies. 2. We also need to discipline our bodies.

What Aspects of Our Lives Do We Need to Discipline? 1. We need to discipline our minds 1. We need to discipline our minds 2. We also need to discipline our bodies. 2. We also need to discipline our bodies. 3. We need a disciplined moral character. 3. We need a disciplined moral character.

What Aspects of Our Lives Do We Need to Discipline? 1. We need to discipline our minds 1. We need to discipline our minds 2. We also need to discipline our bodies. 2. We also need to discipline our bodies. 3. We need a disciplined moral character. 3. We need a disciplined moral character. 4. We need to discipline our appetites. 4. We need to discipline our appetites.

What Aspects of Our Lives Do We Need to Discipline? 1. We need to discipline our minds 1. We need to discipline our minds 2. We also need to discipline our bodies. 2. We also need to discipline our bodies. 3. We need a disciplined moral character. 3. We need a disciplined moral character. 4. We need to discipline our appetites. 4. We need to discipline our appetites. 5. We also need to discipline our speech. 5. We also need to discipline our speech.

What Aspects of Our Lives Do We Need to Discipline? 1. We need to discipline our minds 1. We need to discipline our minds 2. We also need to discipline our bodies. 2. We also need to discipline our bodies. 3. We need a disciplined moral character. 3. We need a disciplined moral character. 4. We need to discipline our appetites. 4. We need to discipline our appetites. 5. We also need to discipline our speech. 5. We also need to discipline our speech. 6. We need discipline in arranging our priorities. 6. We need discipline in arranging our priorities.

If we stay on course we will finish the race.

2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.”