Reflection on God's Unconditional Love and Forgiveness

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Explore the message of God's unwavering love and forgiveness as portrayed in the scriptures. Reflect on the notion of coming back to God despite our imperfections, understanding His forgiveness, and the importance of repentance in seeking redemption.

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Camp Playbook 8th Annual Camp Caleb October 24-26, 2014 1

Camp Weight-In 1. What are the expectations that you have for this weekend? 2. What is one thing that you as a man have struggled with this past year? 3. Choose one thing you want to change in your life? 2

Mini-Camp Camp Scripture Finally, Brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise dwell on these things! Philippians 4:8 5

Come Home!! God is so cool. We are a backsliding bunch, and we keep doing things that we know are wrong... lose our tempers, judge other people stray from our families! Seriously, we make mistakes all the time, and have a tendency to give up on ourselves, and wonder if God is going to give up on us as well... but he never never will. He looks at our history of disobedience just as he looked at the history of the Israelites right before this scripture... and he says Okay..you messed up. Let's start again. I'll wipe the slate clean... please, please come back... I love you and he does more than anyone can possibly love us on the earth, and He knows us better than anyone else can know us. He knows, in fact, that underneath all the sin, all the disobedience, and all the resistance there is a man in training someone with the capacity to be like He is, to guide and love and give the way that He does. Just as he told the woman taken in adultery... neither do I condemn thee... go, and sin no more... he says the same thing to us. 6

He knows that we aren't going to be perfect... that's why we have the sacrament, so that we can renew the remission of our sins And He knows that He might have to wipe the slate clean more than once. *Every time we repent, with sincerity, and with a desire to do better He forgives us. That is the gift that Christ gave us, who suffered for all our mistakes, for all of our evil choices so that we don't have to suffer for them. All we have to do is turn around, face the right direction and no matter how bad it was, how deep the wounds, how complicated the circumstances He pulls us out of the pit that we have dug for ourselves, takes away the eternal consequences of our sin, and sets us back on level ground to try again. He is our Father... he wants us to come home! 7

1 God Loves You! The Bible says, "God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life" The problem is that . . . 2 All of us have done, said or thought things that are wrong. This is called sin, and our sins have separated us from God. The Bible says All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. God is perfect and holy, and our sins separate us from God forever. The Bible says The wages of sin is death. The good news is that, about 2,000 years ago, 8

3God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for our sins. Jesus is the Son of God. He lived a sinless life and then died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. God demonstrates His own love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Jesus rose from the dead and now He lives in heaven with God His Father. He offers us the gift of eternal life -- of living forever with Him in heaven if we accept Him as our Lord and Savior. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except by Me." God reaches out in love to you and wants you to be His child. "As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe on His name." 4If you want to accept Christ as your Savior and turn from your sins, you can ask Him to be your Savior and Lord by praying a prayer like this: "Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins.Please forgive my sins and give me the gift of eternal life.I ask you in to my life and heart to be my Lord and Savior. I want to serve you always." Have you prayed this prayer? 9

Practice Session One At one time or another all great leaders experience something so big and so impactful it literally changes the landscape it s what I call a Game Changer. A game changer is that ah-ha moment where you see something others don t. It s the transformational magic that takes organizations, churches families from ordinary to exceptional. WE NEED GAME CHANGERS! 10

Abraham Greater Purpose Received the original covenant, In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed . Early Christians traced their history back to Abraham. Role is critical in the development of biblical history. God called Abraham out of his country, his family, and his father s house. This calling out is significant. Our common word for church is from a Greek word, meaning called out ones. TODAY the church is comprised of people who have been called out. 12

Abraham What we learn from Abraham 1) 2) 3) 13

Inside Hull Session Do you believe that you have been called out ? What do you plan to do about it? What is your Greater Purpose? 14

Abundan t A promise that Christ made for us is to have _______________. The trouble is that the world says happiness = _________ VS the condition of the heart and soul. An_____________ is not a life with lots of _______ it is a life full of abundant peace and _______! Game Changers play and live with abundant life! 18

Abundant John 10:1-10 No Shortcuts! 10:1 10 Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. One way to new life ... only through Christ! Thieves and robbers! We live in a world that loves "shortcuts" to everything ... anything that makes things easier or free! People want abundance but without responsibilities! 19

Abundan t 2The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.3The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.4When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.5But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger s voice. 21

Abundan t 7Therefore Jesus said again, Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.8All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them.9I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.[a]They will come in and go out, and find pasture.10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have ABUNDANT life, and have it to the full. 22

Inside Hull Session Are you a taker or a giver? Whose voice do you hear the thief or the shepherd? Do you enter through the gate? What are the shortcuts you need to ELIMINATE? 24

magnanimous A magnanimousleader _________credit where it is due. Ensures that credit for successes is spread as widely as possible throughout the ________. Takes personal responsibility for ________. Helps other people feel good about themselves and _______ the team closer together. Spreads the fame and takes the _________! 28

Inside Hull Session Where do you need to spread the fame and lessen the blame? How do you MAGNIFY others? What do you need to do to protect your Tower ? Be a Game Changer! 33 Greater Purpose Abundant Magnanimous!

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Huddle Group Mini-Camp & Practice Session One Activity Scouting Report 1.What did I hear? 2. What did I learn? 3. What am I going to do about it? II. PAT (Personal Action Task) Best Offense: Best Defense: 35

Practice Session Two Engage d Engaged leaders are involved and provide the greatest opportunity for success through achieving the ________________________. Engaged leaders energize and excite others about making contributions to the _________________. 39

Inside Hull Session Do you have a Different spirit? Are you fully engaged? Are you all in ? Be a Game-Changer! Greater Purpose Abundant Magnanimous Engaged! 43

PaulCommitted 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air.27No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. 47

PaulCommitted (2) Things Paul was committed to: 1. 2. 49

Inside Hull Session Am I committed to the right things? Am I committed to this Tower and my team? Would others say that I fight the good fight or do I fall short when things get tough? Am I a GAME-CHANGER? Greater Purpose Abundant Magnanimous Engaged Committed! 50

Humbl e Definition of hum ble: 1. Marked by ___________ or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not __________ or _________. 2. Showing ___________: 3. Showing that you do not think of yourself as better than ____________. 54

MosesHumble Now the man Moses was very humble, more than any man who was on the face of the earth. (Numbers 12:3) We see proof of this almost as soon as Moses is called to a position of leadership. Responding to God s charge to free the Israelites from slavery, Moses asserts, Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and free the Israelites. These words reveal that Moses despite his Palace upbringing, did not see himself as extraordinary or better than others. 55

MosesHumble Another example of Moses humility. The text describes Moses, descending from Mt. Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant. Moses face, was radiant glowing as a result of his encounter with the divine. The glowing face of Moses is a familiar image, captured time and again in artistic renderings of this biblical scene. But what might come as a surprise are the words that precede the Torah s description of Moses face and Moses didn t know. Moses was unaware that his face glowed! But how is this possible? A commentator suggests, Moses was unaware of it because coming down the mountain he was holding the two tablets, and presumed that the light beamed not from him but from them the light of the Torah. In short, Moses was too humble to think that he was the source of the divine light.56

Inside Hull Session What gets in the way of your humility? How do you demonstrate humility with your friends and family? Are you coachable? How do you respond to adjustments? Be The GAME-CHANGER! Greater Purpose Abundant Magnanimous Engaged Committed Humble! 60

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Huddle Group Practice Session Two Activity Scouting Report 1.What did I hear? 2. What did I learn? 3. What am I going to do about it? II. PAT (Personal Action Task) Best Offense: Best Defense: 63

Practice Session Three Adaptabl e As situations and conditions change, we must adapt accordingly. Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven. Being adaptable = living above circumstances and conditions. Philippians 4:11-13I don t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me. 68

Adaptable Adaptability = willing to be ______________or__________________. Isaiah 64:8 But now, O Lord, Thou art our Father; we are the clay, and Thou our Potter; and we all are the work of Thy hand. Adaptability = ____________. John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. Adaptability = ______________ your will and mind to God and His plans. Matthew 6:10 Thy will be done in earth, as it is in Heaven. 69

JosephAdaptabl e Lessons learned from Joseph: - He Overcame ____________. -He Overcame _________________. -He continued to do _________ in spite of his circumstances -He _____________ that life sometimes will be hard. -No matter your ____________ you can rise to leadership! 71

Inside Hull Session How do you handle failure? How do you take success? Are you willing to learn what it takes to be more adaptable? What am I going to do this week to become a Game-Changer? Greater Purpose Abundant Magnanimous Engaged Committed Humble Adaptable! 72

Notable Daniel 6:10 10When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house. The windows in its upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. Prov 25:26 "Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked." 77, 78

Notable (3) notable characteristics found in Daniel: 1. _________ to allow his environment change him! 2. __________...did the right thing! 3. Faith that never ___________! 79

Inside Hull Session 1. How can you avoid allowing others to influence you away from the person that you want to be? 2. What is something notable that you want to be remembered for? 3. What makes you notable? One thing? Becoming a Game-Changer is more than a one time event it s a purposeful lifestyle Greater Purpose Abundant Magnanimous Engaged Committed Humble Adaptable Notable!!! 80

Grounded 2 Timothy 2:14-21 A Worker Approved by God 14Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. 15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved,a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.16But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,17and their talk will spread like gangrene. 19But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: The Lord knows those who are his, and, Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity. 85

Grounded 20Now in a great house (strong tower) there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. 21Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work. 86

Grounded 22So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. 24And the Lord's servant[must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,25correcting his opponents with gentleness. 87

Inside Hull Session 1. What are you grounded in? 2. Do your actions reflect what you believe? 3. What do you need to do to ensure that you stay grounded? It s not how you start it s how you finish Greater Purpose Abundant Magnanimous Engaged Committed Humble Adaptable Notable Grounded! 88

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Huddle Group Practice Session Three Activity Scouting Report 1.What did I hear? 2. What did I learn? 3. What am I going to do about it? II. PAT (Personal Action Task) Best Offense: Best Defense: 91

Practice Session Four Enthusiasm James 1:2-5 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. 96

Relentless Pursuit James 1:22-25 22But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.23For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror.24For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like.25But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. 98

Inside Hull Session 1. What are the things in your life that you have enthusiasm for? 2. Is your enthusiasm for the right things? 3. Do you have goals in your life that you relentlessly pursue? 4. Is being a Game-Changer something that you desire? This world your family this place needs Game-Changers! Greater Purpose Abundant Magnanimous Engaged Committed Humble Adaptable Notable Grounded Enthusiasm Relentless Pursuit! 99

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Huddle Group Practice Session Four Activity Scouting Report 1.What did I hear? 2. What did I learn? 3. What am I going to do about it? II. PAT (Personal Action Task) Best Offense: Best Defense: 102