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Passing the Baton: Expectations vs. Reality

Discover the parallel between relay race rules and spiritual teachings, emphasizing the strength and grace received through Christ Jesus. Just like in a relay race, mistakes may happen, but the important thing is to pick up the baton and keep going. Empower others with the truths you've learned. Let go of fear and embrace power, love, and self-discipline.

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Passing the Baton: Expectations vs. Reality

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  1. Expectation < ------------ Reality -------------->

  2. Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. 2 Timothy 2:1-2 (NLT)

  3. Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. 2 Timothy 2:1-2 (NLT)

  4. Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. 2 Timothy 2:1-2 (NLT)

  5. Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. 2 Timothy 2:1-2 (NLT)

  6. USTA RELAY RACES Rule #25. The baton shall be a smooth hollow circular tube made of wood, metal or other rigid material in one piece. Its length shall be between 28 and 30cm. Its circumference shall be 12-13cm and it shall weigh not less than 50g. No material or substance may be applied to the baton.

  7. Thought #1: It has be the right baton.

  8. OUR BATON = THE GOSPEL

  9. USTA RELAY RACES RULE #2. Each take-over zone shall be 20m long of which the scratch line is the center. The zones shall start and finish at the edges of the zone lines nearest the start line in the running direction.

  10. Thought #2: The space to pass the baton is limited.

  11. USTA RELAY RACES Rule #12. The baton shall be carried by hand throughout the race. If dropped, it shall be recovered by the athlete who dropped it. He/she may leave the assigned lane to retrieve the baton, provided no other runner is impeded and provided that by doing so, the distance to be covered is not lessened.

  12. Thought #3: A dropped baton is not the end of the race.

  13. This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear or timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:6-7 (NLT)

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