Episode Paul, the Runner
The apostle Paul often used the theme of running in his letters. Discover what he might have been trying to tell us through his running metaphor.
Chapter 1
Ever notice how the apostle Paul has a running theme throughout a lot of his writings? Well, in this edition of Discover the Word, Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry talk about Paul’s use of a running metaphor to begin a series called “Paul, the Runner.” Discover the difference between running away from and running to.
Chapter 2
Does it matter how we run our Christian race? In this conversation on Discover the Word, Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry continue their “Paul, the Runner” study. Be sure to check out this episode to discover what it means to “run in such a way,” something Paul mentions in his letter to the Corinthian church.
Chapter 3
Why did the apostle Paul think that it’s important to run our race well? In this episode of Discover the Word, Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry continue their conversations in their “Paul, the Runner” series. Join the group and discover how to avoid being disqualified from the race you’re running on your Christian journey.
Chapter 4
Do you find that worshipping idols is a temptation for you? Whether you think so or not, on Discover the Word, Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry cover this important topic in their “Paul, the Runner” series. Pull up a chair and discover how to spot whether you have a problem with an idol in your life.
Chapter 5
Whether you’re an avid runner or not, you’re going to want to be part of this conversation about how to run your race well as a follower of Jesus. Join the Discover the Word group—Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry—as they wrap up their “Paul, the Runner” series with an episode that will help you discover the highest prize when you cross the tape of your Christian journey.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
The apostle Paul often used the metaphor of running a race to remind his readers, and us, how important it is to run our race well. In his letter to the Corinthian church, Paul encouraged believers to run away from sin and temptation and to run toward God.
What have you been running toward lately?
Is there something you need to flee from in your life so you can pursue God instead?
What could your next step of running toward God look like?
Reflect
- How can you run away from sin and temptation as the apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 6:18 and 1 Corinthians 10:14?
- What does it look like to “run in such a way” as it says in 1 Corinthians 9:24?
- According to 1 Corinthians 9:26–27, why is it important to be disciplined along your Christian journey?
- Based on 1 Corinthians 14:1, what are we to be running toward?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Dear God, thank You that You are with me as I run the race You have set before me. Help me to run away from sin and temptation and run to You with my whole heart. Thank You that Your Holy Spirit can empower me to run my race well.”
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