- Josh was amazed by how many people come up and encourage him about what he has gone through. Why do you think this is surprising to him?
- For as many positive comments he also received as many negative ones, too. Why would people bash Hamilton for how God has transformed his life?
- Josh only gives credit to God for his life-changing transformation. Is there an area in your life that needs to be transformed? If so, what area?
- Read Romans 12:1-2. What does it mean to present your body as a living sacrifice?
- How can you not be conformed to this world today?
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OW2P Study - Training Factor (Part 11)
Goal
Being a champion is not easy. If it were easy, we’d all be champions. True champions do not just “rise to the occasion.” In actuality, their hard work meets the opportunity to succeed. When the competitor pays the price of practice, preparation and persistence, a champion is made. Here we discover the disciplines that define the champion, not just success in the contest but significance in a life of victory.
Key Scriptures
I Timothy 4:7-8; Acts 17:10; 2 Corinthians 2:11; Joshua 1:6-8; Psalms 119:9-11
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Addicted
- Josh talked about addictions. He came out of a life of addictions. How did he define being addicted?
- Where were the areas he listed that people are addicted today? Which of these areas are struggles for you?
- Have you overcome an addiction in your life? Through Christ, what have you had victory over?
- Read 1 Corinthians 15:10. How would you define grace?
- Without God’s grace, Hamilton would not be the man he is today. How has God’s grace covered you?
- Josh mentioned mercy as well. What is the difference between grace and mercy, spiritually?
- Do you know someone who has an addiction? Reach out to them and pray for them.
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Mistakes Made
- Brian confessed to doing steroids earlier in his career. He admitted his mistakes. How hard is it for you to admit when you are wrong or have done something wrong? Do you need to confess a mistake or sin in your life? What is it?
- He talked about spiritual mentors. Who are the spiritual mentors in your life? How are they pouring into your daily life?
- What spiritual battles are you trying to face alone?
- Read Proverbs 27:17 and Eccl. 4:12. Why is it so important to have mature spiritual relationships?
- Who has God put in you life at the right time to encourage you after you made a mistake? What did that mean to you?
- How are you handling your mistakes in life?
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Challenging The Ordinary
Key Verse:
"Then He said to [them] all, "If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of Me will save it. What is a man benefited if he gains the whole world, yet loses or forfeits himself?" Luke 9:23-25
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Living the Dream
- As a young athlete Brian said his career and life were out of control. How easy is it to get out of control in your life? What leads you to living that way?
- Living the dream as a professional athlete, he made baseball his god. What is god in your life right now? How did it get that way?
- How do we get so wrapped up in living for ourselves and not for God?
- Read Isaiah 44:6. How do you need to put this verse into practice in your life?
- Brian confessed to making poor decisions. When you find yourself in that place, how do you get yourself out of it? Where does God fit into that equation?
- What areas of your life are you putting before you relationship with God?
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How To Avoid Misusing The Bible
Key Verse:
All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
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Pray Constantly
- Brian prays in the batter’s box. When do you find yourself praying as an athlete?
- In his prayers he wants to glorify God through whatever happens. Do you pray during competition? If so, are you praying for you to be glorified by doing something great, or are you praying for God to receive the glory in what happens? There is a HUGE difference…what is the difference to you?
- How has God called you to pray as an athlete?
- Read 1 Corinthians 10:31.
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I Am
Key Verse:
So God created man in His own image; He created him in the image of God; He created them male and female.
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Run to God
- What is your initial response to sin in your life? Does your heart become hard or do you drop to your knees in prayer?
- Why do so many people run from God?
- When is a time you ran from God?
- Read James 4:7-9. List all the commands in the following verses? What will happen when we obey these commands?
- Brian talked about the daily battle it is to live a life over sin. Where do you battle the most each day? What is your current struggle?
- What does it mean to “submit to God”? Where do you need to draw near to God in your life?
- Pray and draw near to Him right now. Get in a position where you are at that you can totally focus on just you and God.
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