In the second part of this sermon, we learn that persevering in your faith can strengthen someone else in their faith and help them cross the finish line.
1) Being selfless and others-centered is something that Jesus and the bible talk about regularly, but it’s difficult to put into practice. Why does Jesus prioritize loving others so much? What impact does helping and loving others have on you?
2) Phil shared a story of Derek Redmond, an Olympic runner who tore his hamstring halfway through the 400mfinal. As he’s hobbling forward, trying to finish the race, his dad comes alongside him and helps carry him to the finish line. Phil pointed out that our role is to come alongside other Christians, and help them get to the finish line. Share a time when someone has come alongside you and helped you through a difficult time. What impact did that have on you?
3) What are the key practices and habits in your life that help build your own perseverance? And building on the question #2, what are some ways that we can help others to persevere?
