The apostle Paul often uses sports terminology to emphasize the rigor in which Christians should strive for the goal of knowing Christ and being Christ-like. He writes to the church in Philippi (Philippians 3:12-4) about striving to know Christ. Mike uses this passage to identify three things Christians should know and understand about pressing on to reach "the prize" or the goal of knowing Christ. First, know the goal or prize; second, understand the prerequisites and third, understand the procedures.