Play the Man by Mark Batterson
Week 3: Chapter 2 — Virtue 2: Childlike Wonder
Read Chapter 2 of Play the Man by Mark Batterson.
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In a chapter that might surprise you, Batterson argues that one mark of a real man is the ability to remain childlike — to stay curious, playful, and full of wonder. Bring an open mind this week.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.It may seem counterintuitive for a book about manhood to celebrate childlike wonder. Why does Batterson believe this is a virtue rather than a weakness? Do you find his argument convincing?
2.Batterson draws on Jesus' words in Matthew 18:3 — "Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven" — to ground this virtue theologically. What do you think Jesus meant, and how does it apply to the daily life of a man?
3.Think about the last time you felt genuine wonder — at creation, at a moment with your kids, at an idea that stopped you in your tracks. What was it, and how long ago was it?
a.What tends to crowd wonder out of your daily life?
b.What habits or rhythms might help you recover it?