Student Guide TOBYMAC

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TOBYMAC EYE ON IT EYE ON IT DISCIPLINE TOBYMAC.COM FOREFRONT RECORDS

The Video 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Verse 24 Verse 26 What is the significance of the “Eye On It” song title? How is living as a Christian like running a race? What would you think of an athlete who runs aimlessly?

What motivates the runners? How about a Christian who lives aimlessly?

What motivates Christians? Can you win a fight with your own shadow? (No, in order to win you must engage your opponent.) Verse 25 What is TobyMac describing in the video? How would you train if you wanted to compete in the Olympics? Verse 27 What do you think this verse is saying?

What’s your definition of self-control?” (Self-control How would you train in order to run the is the ability to control one’s emotions, behavior, and Christian race? desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment.)

What were some of the lyrics that stood out to you? Wrap Up Explain that the prize that athletes were competing In what area of your life do you need to exercise for during the Isthmian Games was most likely an self-control? Music? Movies? Internet? Friendships? olive wreath, which brought fame but didn’t last. Say, Relationships? Chemicals? Videogames? “We get the crown that lasts forever by disciplining ourselves, going into strict training, and exercising self-control. This crown isn’t for just one person, but for all who follow Christ.

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