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 Session 2: Closer to God & Men Session 3: 321 Man on Fire

Session 1 Base Camp Training

3 Base Camp Lessons: Verse: “Love God with 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 God Motto:“Strength from the Lord to honor God.” “Strength and Honor” 3 Base Camp Lessons: Verse: “Love God with 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 God Motto:“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.” Base Camp PRAYER: “LORD, GIVE US STRENGTH TO HONOR YOU. …(and one brief request.) In Jesus name, Amen.”

Session 2 Closer to God & Men

Getting Closer to GOD: FIRE

F ocus I nvite R ead E njoy

F ocus on 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 F ocus on 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

I nvite God along ”Walk with me, God” I will walk with them. I will be their God and they will be my people. Lev. 26:12 I nvite God along ”Walk with me, God” I will walk with them. I will be their God and they will be my people. Lev. 26:12

R ead the Bible “Teach me, God” Faith comes by hearing and hearing from the Word of God. Romans 10:17 R ead the Bible “Teach me, God” Faith comes by hearing and hearing from the Word of God. Romans 10:17

E njoy God “Thank you, God” “Delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” - Psalm 37:4 E njoy God “Thank you, God” “Delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” - Psalm 37:4

Getting Closer to GOD > FIRE F ocus I nvite R ead E njoy

F ocus : “Would this please you, God?” I nvite : “Walk with me, God” R ead : “Teach me, God” E njoy : “Thank you, God”

Stretch… Stretch…

Getting Closer to Men: GAS

G reet A sk S erve

G reet Others “Hi, my name is…” “To have a friend you have to be a friend.” - Proverbs 18:24 G reet Others “Hi, my name is…” “To have a friend you have to be a friend.” - Proverbs 18:24

A sk questions “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 A sk questions “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?”

S erve Others “How can I help you?” “But the greatest among you will be your servant.” - Jesus S erve Others “How can I help you?” “But the greatest among you will be your servant.” - Jesus

Getting Closer to MEN > GAS G reet A sk S erve

G reet : “Hi, my name is…” A sk : “How are you doing?” S erve : “How can I help you?”

Break… Break…

Session Man on Fire

One Week Assignment: 321 MAN on Fire One Week Assignment: 321 MAN on Fire

3 min R ead 2 min S hare 1 min T hank

3 min - Read Your Bible For the Word of God is living and active, Sharper than any double-edge sword. - Hebrews 4:12 Everyday (You can do it.) Pattern (by book or B to E) Confess any sin (Holy Ground) Ask Holy Spirit to teach you

2 min – Share Your Reading Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope you have. - 1 Peter 3:15 Relate briefly in daily conversation “I was just reading that…” “The Bible says that…” 2 min – Share Your Reading Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope you have. - 1 Peter 3:15 Relate briefly in daily conversation “I was just reading that…” “The Bible says that…”

1 min – Thank God Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. - 1 Chronicles 16:34 Every night before bed Be conversational Be specific

3 min R ead 2 min S hare 1 min T hank

One Week Assignment: 321 MAN on Fire One Week Assignment: 321 MAN on Fire

Being a Man on Fire

Not a Boy on Fire

But a Man on Fire 321