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Becoming a. Man on Fire. Not a Boy on Fire. But a Man on Fire. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord . - Romans 12:11. Session 1: Base Camp Training Session 2: Closer to God & Men Session 3: 321 Man on Fire. Session 1 Base Camp Training.
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Becoming a ManonFire
But aMan on Fire Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. - Romans 12:11
Session 1: Base Camp TrainingSession 2:Closer to God & MenSession 3:321Man on Fire
3 Base Camp Lessons:Verse: “Love Godwith all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest commandment. And the second is to love your neighbor as yourself.”Goals: 1. Strengthen your relationship with God 2. Strengthen your relationships with men 3. Live a life that pleases GodMotto:“Strength from the Lord to honor God.” “Strength and Honor”
Base Camp PRAYER:“LORD, GIVE US STRENGTH TO HONOR YOU. …(and one brief request.)In Jesus name, Amen.”
Focuson God“Would this please you, God?”“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” - Matthew 6:33
InviteGod along”Walk with me, God” I will walk with them. I will be their God and they will be my people. Lev. 26:12
Readthe Bible“Teach me, God” Faith comes by hearing and hearing from the Word of God. Romans 10:17
EnjoyGod“Thank you, God”“Delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” - Psalm 37:4
Focus:“Would this please you, God?”Invite: “Walk with me, God”Read: “Teach me, God”Enjoy: “Thank you, God”
GreetOthers “Hi, my name is…”“To have a friend you have to be a friend.” - Proverbs 18:24
Askquestions “How are you doing?”Each one of us should please his neighbor Love one another. for his good, to build him up. -Jesus - Romans 15:2
TYPES OF QUESTIONS:Closed – Short answers (Do, Are, Can) Do you like men’s retreats? Open– Longer answers (How, Why, What)What do you like about retreats?Probing – Additional answers (more info)What else do you like about retreats?
Mirroring— Restating what you heard the speaker say in your own words. Are you saying…? Do you mean…?
Mirroring Speaker Listener “I’m not good at talking to people.” “Are you saying that you don’t know what to say or ask?”
ServeOthers “How can I help you?”“But the greatest among you will be your servant.” - Jesus
Greet:“Hi, my name is…”Ask: “How are you doing?”Serve: “How can I help you?”
3min - Read Your BibleFor the Word of God is living and active,Sharper than any double-edge sword.- Hebrews 4:12Everyday (You can do it.) Pattern (by book or B to E) Confess any sin (Holy Ground) Ask Holy Spirit to teach you
2min – Share Your ReadingAlways be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope you have. - 1 Peter 3:15Relate briefly in daily conversation “I was just reading that…” “The Bible says that…”
1min – Thank GodGive thanks to the Lord, for He is good;His love endures forever.- 1 Chronicles 16:34Every night before bedBe conversationalBe specific
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