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4. Discovering God’s Destiny for Your Life

5. How to Deal With Overwhelming Difficulties

6. How to Continue Growing Spiritually

7. How to Make Decisions That Last

8. “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Old Proverb “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Old Proverb

9. …But he who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 10:22

10. Making Decisions That Last—

11. 1.Admit you need help. Making Decisions That Last—

12. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5

13. 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” Making Decisions That Last—

14. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness 2 Timothy 3:16

15. 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 3.Visualize the benefits of making & keeping this good decision. 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 3.Visualize the benefits of making & keeping this good decision. Making Decisions That Last—

16. The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly. Psalm 84:11

17. 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 3.Visualize the benefits of making & keeping this good decision. 4. State your decision publicly and seek group support. 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 3.Visualize the benefits of making & keeping this good decision. 4. State your decision publicly and seek group support. Making Decisions That Last—

18. Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25

19. 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 3.Visualize the benefits of making & keeping this good decision. 4. State your decision publicly and seek group support. 5. Discover how this good decision can bring glory to God and bless others. 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 3.Visualize the benefits of making & keeping this good decision. 4. State your decision publicly and seek group support. 5. Discover how this good decision can bring glory to God and bless others. Making Decisions That Last—

20. Genesis 12:2 I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. Genesis 12:2 I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing.

21. 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 3.Visualize the benefits of making & keeping this good decision. 4. State your decision publicly and seek group support. 5. Discover how this good decision can bring glory to God and bless others. 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 3.Visualize the benefits of making & keeping this good decision. 4. State your decision publicly and seek group support. 5. Discover how this good decision can bring glory to God and bless others. Making Decisions That Last—

22. The most important decision you will ever make is to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord and to live a life of loving obedience to Him. When this decision is made properly it helps you make all other decisions well and stick with them. The most important decision you will ever make is to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord and to live a life of loving obedience to Him. When this decision is made properly it helps you make all other decisions well and stick with them.

23. Jesus has given us a special symbol to anchor this decision in our minds and hearts- BAPTISM. (John 1 & 3) Jesus has given us a special symbol to anchor this decision in our minds and hearts- BAPTISM. (John 1 & 3)

24. Jesus gave us another symbol to help us stay with this decision to follow Him- COMMUNION. Footwashing (John 13) Unleavened Bread & Grape Juice Unleavened Bread & Grape Juice

26. What is the proper way to be baptized?

27. How was Jesus baptized?

29. John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there… John 3:23

34. (Acts 8)

35. Acts 8:36-37

36. Acts 8:38

44. What if I’m very afraid of water? Jesus removes our fears when we are willing to follow Him in loving obedience. What if I’m very afraid of water? Jesus removes our fears when we are willing to follow Him in loving obedience.

56. What if I was sprinkled as a baby? Thank your parents for trying to raise you as a Christian. Now that you are older it is time to be baptized the way Jesus was.

57. How do I prepare properly for baptism?

58. Your Baptism— 1.Admit you need help.

59. Acts 2:38

60. Your Baptism— 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?”

65. Your Baptism— 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 3.Visualize the benefits of making & keeping this good decision. 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 3.Visualize the benefits of making & keeping this good decision.

66. When we are baptized— Every sin is forgiven (Acts 2:38) The Holy Spirit is given to us (Acts 2:38- 39) We are adopted into God’s family (Acts 2:41-47) When we are baptized— Every sin is forgiven (Acts 2:38) The Holy Spirit is given to us (Acts 2:38- 39) We are adopted into God’s family (Acts 2:41-47)

67. Your Baptism— 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 3.Visualize the benefits of making & keeping this good decision. 4. State your decision publicly and seek group support. 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 3.Visualize the benefits of making & keeping this good decision. 4. State your decision publicly and seek group support.

68. Baptism is a symbol of commitment and loyalty to Jesus and His principles. It doesn’t mean you are perfect; it means you are committed.

69. Acts 2:41, 47

73. Your Baptism— 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 3.Visualize the benefits of making & keeping this good decision. 4. State your decision publicly and seek group support. 5. Discover how this good decision can bring glory to God and bless others. 1.Admit you need help. 2.Ask “What does the Bible say about this area of life?” 3.Visualize the benefits of making & keeping this good decision. 4. State your decision publicly and seek group support. 5. Discover how this good decision can bring glory to God and bless others.

74. When you are baptized you become an official part of the church body. You are ordained to a lifetime of ministry & service. Your church family will help you discover how to use your gifts and talents for the glory of God and the benefit of others.

77. Should a person ever be re- baptized?

78. Acts 19:1-5

80. My Response A.The message was clear to me. B.I want to obey all the teachings of the Bible including baptism by immersion. C.My next step is to be… 1)Baptized by immersion (B) 2)Re-baptized (R) 3)Begin regular participation in communion services (C) 4)Encourage someone else to accept Jesus and prepare for baptism (E) D.Please help me with my next step. A.The message was clear to me. B.I want to obey all the teachings of the Bible including baptism by immersion. C.My next step is to be… 1)Baptized by immersion (B) 2)Re-baptized (R) 3)Begin regular participation in communion services (C) 4)Encourage someone else to accept Jesus and prepare for baptism (E) D.Please help me with my next step.

81. Testimony Time

82. Quiz 1.What are two things that will help you make decisions that last? 2.How was Jesus baptized? 3.What symbol did Jesus give us to remember His death, burial and resurrection? 4.What is one of the benefits of being baptized like Jesus was? 5.List the names of three people you would like to see baptized or re- baptized. 1.What are two things that will help you make decisions that last? 2.How was Jesus baptized? 3.What symbol did Jesus give us to remember His death, burial and resurrection? 4.What is one of the benefits of being baptized like Jesus was? 5.List the names of three people you would like to see baptized or re- baptized.

83. Turn your eyes upon Jesus Look full in His wonderful face And the things of earth Will grow strangely dim In the light of His glory and grace Turn your eyes upon Jesus Look full in His wonderful face And the things of earth Will grow strangely dim In the light of His glory and grace