Running out of the dugout to run to your position and take the field for your team is an amazing feeling. You are prepared and ready to help your team to win the game by playing well.

Taking the field in the game of life involves running after the example of Jesus. How should we live and act, so that we can be like Him and effectively minister to others as a follower of Jesus?

A few scriptures can help us to know what this can look like:

I PETER 4:11

If anyone speaks, they should do it as one speaking God’s words. If anyone serves, they should do it with the strength God provides.

PHILIPPIANS 4:8

Finally, my brothers and sisters, always think about what is true. Think about what is noble, right and pure. Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect. If anything is excellent or worthy of praise, think about those kinds of things.

MICAH 6:8

The LORD has shown you what is good. He has told you what he requires of you. You must act with justice. You must love to show mercy. And you must be humble as you live in the sight of your God.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Why should we want to act and live like Jesus?

2. In what ways can you do a better job of speaking like Jesus

3. In what ways can you do a better job of thinking like Jesus?

4. In what ways can you do a better job of loving like Jesus?

5. How can we encourage each other the rest of this week to act and live like Jesus?