February 7, 2021 FOOTBALL SUNDAY Connection Points Bruce Collie is a former pro offensive lineman in the NFL for He was released by the 49ers following the 1990 Super Bowl the San Francisco 49er’s and the . He was and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. Among his new drafted in the fifth round of the 1985 NFL draft from UT Ar- teammates was Reggie White, nicknamed “the Minister of lington. He and first-round pick were the only play- Defense” for his Christian ministry work.“One of the greatest ers from that draft class to suit up for the team, which went things that ever happened to me was getting fired from the on to win Super Bowl titles in 1989 and 1990. Collie was a re- 49ers,” Collie said. “Through that whole process, I came to serve in ’89 and a starter at guard in ’90. faith and Jesus Christ. When I got to the Eagles, I met guys that loved Jesus and weren’t ashamed to talk about it.”

He and his wife Holly have 13 children, aged 27 to 12, and

two grandchildren.

Connection Group Discussion Questions 1. What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial? What was the most exciting moment of the Super Bowl? 2. Pastor Cole often says, "Don't give first class allegiance to a second-class cause." What are some unworthy goals that you’ve seen people reach for? 3. Bruce’s mom asked him this important question, “What are you going to do with your life?” How would you answer that question? 4. How is the moment you are saved like the starting line instead of the finish line? 5. Bruce said some of his teammates treated him like he had the plague when he became a Christian. How did your relationship with your friends change when you became a follower of Jesus? 6. Read Psalm 127:3-5 and Psalm 128:6. In what ways are children a gift from God? What is our responsibility to God with the gift of children? 7. Read James 1:22 and Luke 11:28. Bruce said that the Bible is our Playbook for life or like “Plays on a Chalkboard.” In what ways do you think the Bible is a Playbook for life? 8. Coach Bill Walsh said, “It’s not the mistakes you make, it’s what you do about them. When you let the last play affect your next play, you’re not going to be a champion.” God is the same way. How can you apply that principle to your life and even to your parenting? 9. How can our group pray for you this week?