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3 Minute Drill - Mark and Katharyn Richt Video Study

It all began with a blind date.

As a graduate assistant on the coaching staff at Florida State University, young Mark Richt, who had been striking out in relationships, expressed his desire to meet a “nice girl.” Overhearing his statement, the girlfriend of Richt’s roommate suggested that she might know the perfect woman for him: her own roommate, Katharyn Francis. Immediately she set up a time for the four of them to get together.

Part I:

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October 04, 2010

http://vimeo.com/15462941

  1. Have you ever experienced a dashed athletic dream? What did you learn about priorities through that experience?

  1. Why is it dangerous for us to place sports as our top priority?

  2. What would you do if your sport was taken away from you tomorrow?

  3. Why is it safe to allow God to be the top priority in your life?

Related Scripture: Psalm 33:4, Matthew 22:36-38,

James 1:17

Part II:

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  1. Men, what does it mean to love your wives as Christ loved the church?

  2. How is that love sacrificial in nature?

  3. How did Christ model sacrificial love?

  4. Women, what is your role as a wife according to the Bible?

  5. What can you do to better demonstrate Christ’s love to your spouse? To your family, friends and teammates?

Related Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Corinthians 13

Part III:

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  1. When it comes to interacting with others, do you react immediately or respond thoughtfully?

  2. When someone poses a difficult question to you, do you ever stop to pray about it? Why or why not?

  3. Why is it important to resist the temptation to respond immediately in every situation?

  4. When should we stop and pray through decisions? When should we respond immediately? How can we tell what is the best thing to do in each situation?

Related Scripture: Proverbs 14:29, Romans 12:12, Philippians 4:6,

Part IV:

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  1. Katharyn Richt is intentional in her pursuit of Christ through Bible study. How does studying God’s Word help us grow in our faith?

  2. List 10 benefits of studying Scripture.

  3. Everyone has a full schedule. Why is it important to prioritize time with the Lord?

  4. Does your schedule need to be reworked in order to deepen your relationship with Christ? If so, what changes need to be made, and how will you make them?

Related Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:14, Psalm 119:11, Colossians 3:16,

Hebrews 4:12