2018 Beach Retreat Leader Manual

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HOW CAN I KNOW GOD’S WILL FOR MY LIFE?
• Give God your thoughts and desires. Romans 12:2
• Know the Bible. Psalm 119:105
• Trust the Lord with each step. Proverbs 3:5-6
• Ask God for wisdom. James 1:5-6
• Talk with a caring, mature Christian. Proverbs 15:22
DOES THE BIBLE CONTAIN ERRORS?
• The words of the Bible come from God. 2 Timothy 3:16
• God’s words are flawless. Proverbs 30:5-6
• It is impossible for God to lie. Hebrews 6:18
• The instructions in the Bible are reliable. Psalm 119:160
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT SUICIDE?
• We belong to God; we are His. Therefore, ending our
life is not an option. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
• God loves you and there is no sin too great for God to
forgive. Ephesians 2:4-5; 1 John 1:9
• God is with us even in the darkest times.
Psalm 139:7-12
• We must dive into in the Word of God, letting it
saturate our thoughts. Joshua 1:8
CAN A CHRISTIAN LOSE THEIR SALVATION?
• Eternal life means life everlasting (without interruption).
John 3:16
• Those who believe have everlasting life.
Ephesians 4:30
• The blood of Christ doesn’t have an expiration date.
1 Peter 1:18-19
• No one can snatch you out of the Father’s hand.
John 10:27-29
HOW DO I AVOID THE APPEARANCE OF EVIL?
• Understand that God has commanded it!
1 Thessalonians 5:22
• Repent from your sins and live in a way where no one
can question your actions or words. Colossians 1:21-22
• Hang out with other believers. 2 Corinthians 6:14; 1
Corinthians 15:33
• Sacrifice your own desires, for the desires of God.
Romans 12:1-2
HOW DO I OVERCOME FEELINGS OF DEPRESSION?
• Place your hope in the Lord because of your
relationship with Christ. Psalm 43:5
• Know that God understands our pain and never leaves
us. Isaiah 43:1-2; Psalm 69:13-15
• Look to God as your comforter. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4;
Psalm 16:8
• Confess our sins; since sin can often be the root cause
of depression. Psalm 25:17-18
HOW CAN I KNOW IF I AM HEARING GOD’S VOICE,
SATAN, OR JUST MYSELF?
• Read and study God’s Word. Psalm 119:129-136
• Put yourself in position to hear from God.
2 Timothy 3:16; Romans 8:26–27
• Know that the enemy wants to confuse and destroy
us. 1 Peter 5:8
• Test the message to make sure it is from the Lord.
1 John 4:1; 1 Corinthians 14:33
• Seek Godly counsel to confirm the message.
Proverbs 15:22
HOW CAN I STOP FEELING GUILTY?
• Confess. 1 John 1:9
• Ask God for Help. Jeremiah 31:34
• Trust His Promises. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
• Remember that God doesn’t condemn us for who we
were. Psalm 103:8-12
HOW CAN I HAVE A BETTER ATTITUDE ABOUT
THINGS?
• Follow Christ’s example. Philippians 2:1-8
• You are the way you are for a specific purpose.
1 Corinthians 12:14-18
• Feeling worn out? God is still with you. Isaiah 40:28-31
• Rest in the presence of Christ. Hebrews 13:8
SHOULD CHRISTIANS GO TO PARTIES WHERE
ALCOHOL IS AVAILABLE?
• As a Christian, you are looked at as a standard for right
and wrong; set the example by staying far away from
illegal and rebellious behavior. 1 Timothy 4:12
• Remember that your friends determine your future.
Proverbs 13:20
• Don’t put yourself in an environment where there
is a greater chance for you to ruin your testimony.
Proverbs 6:27
• Ask yourself, are you going to the party to please
people who want nothing to do with God? James 4:4