Summer Olympics - 4 Week Series

This 4-week series uses the "sports" and "training" metaphors of the New Testament to help students grow in the faith. Use this series in alignment with the Tokyo Summer games this year. Each week students play a fun "summer olympic game" that sets up the message.  Throughout his Letters, the Apostle Paul uses athletic imagery to describe the Christian’s walk with Christ. He does this to encourage us to be disciplined in our faith, to persevere during hard times, to work together with fellow believers, and to keep our eyes on the prize. This series uses the sports metaphors of the New Testament to help students grow in their faith. This product, like all our resources, is a download item. SERIES OVERVIEW Lesson 1: Self-Discipline Like an athlete training for the big game or race, a Christian must be disciplined in their walk of faith. This lesson will show students what this training consists of. Bible: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27  Lesson 2: Teamwork An athlete, even one in a solo sport, nee