DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. When you see an athlete raise the “I’m number one” finger, what thoughts go through your mind?  How does knowing that someone other than you thinks they are “number one” make you feel?

2. Every one of us wants to be number one at some level. How can we avoid the trap of always wanting to be first?

3. Read Matthew 20:28. What is Jesus saying here? How should it affect our mindset when it comes to “number one”?

4. Strong character is vitally important in putting others first in our relationships. How do you define character, and how do we protect our character from becoming tainted?

5. Patience, kindness, honor, self-control, and forgiveness are key aspects of any relationship. Discuss why these are so important. How have you seen these modeled in your relationships, either by yourself or by others?