The topic for tonight's E-family teaching was "Christians and Sports." The aim was to help parents and their children think together on how they can both be a Christian and think biblically while participating in sports.
To further think through and apply some of the principles we learned tonight, I want to encourage parents and children together to examine two separate case studies from sporting events in the news.
Below you will see links to two articles. Parents, I encourage you to read one article, then answer the discussion questions with your children. Then, read the second article and answer the same questions. The first case study is a positive example to think through with your children, and the second is a negative example.
Case Study #1: "Armando Galarraga's Reaction to Blown Call"
Case Study #2: "Boy Testifies Against Coach"
Discussion Questions:
1. What are some of the positive/negative character traits demonstrated in this story?
2. Would Jesus be pleased and honored by this behavior? Why or why not?
3. What would I have done if I had been the player?
4. How would I, as a player, talked to my coach/manager about the situation?
5. How could I demonstrate that what ultimately matters is not sports, but the glory and worship of God?
6. Can Jesus forgive the one(s) who did wrong in this story? How do you know?
7. Can Jesus forgive you of times you haven't behaved in a proper manner?
Another interesting link is here where Albert Pujols apparently gives a child a bat for getting hit off of one of his home runs. What can Pujols' character teach children?
Also, click here for some additional evaluation questions for parents/children to ask themselves regarding sports and its relationship to Christianity.
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