Grace Baptist Church Teen Camp Verses Summer 2018 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (II Timothy 2:15)
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Purpose: We are encouraging Grace Baptist teenagers to memorize Scripture and apply it to their lives. Important Dates to Remember: Registration for camp should be done by March 1 st. Verses must be completed by June 3rd. 1. Each lesson consists of six (6) verses. You must quote the entire lesson at one time. The questions in each lesson must be completed prior to reciting the verses. 2. You must recite the reference and each verse word-for-word. 3. You may only do one lesson per week. 4. The adult hearer must sign and date the bottom of each lesson as it is completed. 5. Turn in your completed book to the church office.
Week 1 Leadership Romans 8:6-8 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. I Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Titus 2: 7-8 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
Week 1 Leadership 1. What is the difference between our spiritual gifts and talents? 2. Even though leadership is defined as a spiritual gift, what other roles might we have in our lives, where we must demonstrate leadership? 3. Why is it important for us to pray for the leaders in our lives? 4. List three examples of leaders in your life and begin to pray for them. 5. What character qualities are important in a good leader? 6. What are some practical ways you can lead those who are younger than you? Date completed: Listener s signature:
Week 2 Wisdom Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Matthew 7:24-25 Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Proverbs 8:11 For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Proverbs 14:16 A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
Week 2 Wisdom 1. How do you define the fear of the Lord? 2. Why is it the key beginning to wisdom and knowledge? 3. According to scripture, what is wisdom? 4. Read Matthew 7:26-28 and explain the results of the foolish man s actions. 5. What are some things in your life now that you desire more than wisdom from the Lord? Ask the Lord to change your heart. 6. Read James 1:6-8, and describe the conditions for receiving wisdom generously. Date completed: Listener s signature:
Week 3 God s Will Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make way your paths straight. Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will. Psalm 119:24 Your statues are my delight; they are my counselors. Proverbs 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. Philippians 3:13-14 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Week 3 God s Will 1. What are the conditions outlined in Proverbs chapter three in which the Lord will provide us direction according to his will? 2. What are some ways that the Lord equips us to do His will? 3. In Romans 12:2, what do we have to do before we can know and test God s will? 4. Read Psalms 119 and write out one other verse that stands out about the importance of God s Word in our lives. 5. In addition to prayer and the Bible, what is another way that we can discover God s will for our lives? Name someone you can go to for counsel. 6. The Bible tells us that we need to confess sin, but why is it important, after confession, to forget and move forward? Date completed: Listener s signature:
Week 4 Self Control I Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. I Peter 5:9 Resist him, standing firm in your faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Philippians 4:8 Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things. I Corinthians 6:12 Everything is permissible for me but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible for me but I will not be mastered by anything. I Peter 2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world; to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.
Week 4 Self-Control 1. According to I Peter 5, how do we resist the temptation of the devil? 2. What are ways that you can guard your hearts? 3. What are ways that you can guard your thoughts? 4. Write out a plan in which you can gain self control in your life. 5. Read Galatians 5:16-23. Who helps us with self-control? 6. What are the results (fruit) of following the Spirit? Date completed: Listener s signature:
Week 5 Stewardship Psalm 24:1-2 The earth is the Lord s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. I Corinthians 4:2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust might prove faithful. Luke 19:26 He replied, I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away. Titus 1:7-8 Since an overseer is entrusted with God s work, he must be blameless, not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.
Week 5 Stewardship 1. In understanding stewardship, it is important to understand that all belongs to the Lord. Please read the verses below and identify specific areas that belong to the Lord. Psalm 39:5 Philippians 4: 13 I Chronicles 29:14 Haggai 2:8 2. What does a steward do for the master? Read Genesis 24:34-51. 3. Read Luke 19:12-26. What is the lesson about what a good steward should do? 4. What does God expect from His stewards? 5. Write: This (name the item) which belongs to God has been entrusted to (your name), who promises to be a good steward of it Date completed: Listener s signature:
Week 6 Kindness Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Luke 10:27 He answered: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind and, Love your neighbor as your self. Proverbs 14:31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Week 6 Kindness 1. Today, focus on God s forgiveness in your life. Write down specific areas in which God has forgiven you. 2. Now that you can truly rest in God s forgiveness through Christ, identify someone in your family, a friend, and a classmate where you can show a specific act of kindness. Write down the names and what you plan to do to show kindness. 3. In addition to kindness, what other evidence should there be our lives that the Holy Spirit lives in us? 4. Think for a moment about someone that is considered an enemy. The Bible tells us that we need to do good to them. Please commit to pray for someone considered an enemy. Write down one way that you can pray for that person. Date completed: Listener s signature:
Week 7 Habits Romans 8:5 Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds on what the Spirit desires. Romans 8:8 Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God. I Timothy 4:8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. Colossians 3:1-2 Since, then, you have been risen with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Proverbs 25:28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.
Week 7 Habits 1. Over the next three days, focus on the passages of scripture below and write the habits that God wants us to develop. Deuteronomy 17:19 Colossians 3:16 2. See above instructions. Psalm 119:11 I Thessalonians 5:16 3. See above instructions. I Thessalonians 5:17 Hebrews 13:1 4. Read I Corinthians 6:19-20. Then, write down habits that you can develop to help you focus on Christ when you are tempted. 5. Read the three verses below over the next two days and discover areas where self-control is needed. I Peter 1:13 I Thessalonians 4:3-5 Proverbs 16:32 Date completed: Listener s signature:
Week 8 Meekness Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth. I Peter 3:3-4 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God s sight. Matthew 26:39 Going a little further, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will. I Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
Week 8 Meekness 1. What other words are used for meekness in the verses that you memorized? 2. In your own words, how do you describe someone who is meek? 3. Read and study Genesis chapter 13. Identify who is meek and who is not meek in this passage. 4. Read and study Matthew chapter 26. What are ways that Jesus was an example to us of meekness? 5. Identify at least two more examples of individuals from the scripture that demonstrated meekness. 6. How can you apply these examples to your life? Date completed: Listener s signature:
Week 9 Decisions Joshua 24:15 But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the river, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. II Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Ephesians 5:15-16 Be very careful then, how you live not as unwise but wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Week 9 Decisions 1. There are times in our lives when we must choose whom we will serve just like Joshua. What insights can we learn from the life of Joshua in the decisions that he made? 2. In II Peter, the verse says that the Lord has given us everything for life and godliness. What are three examples? 3. Read the remainder of II Peter chapter one. What are other insights you can receive about decision making and God s will from these verses? 4. In Romans 8:28, we are told that all things work together for good. How can we apply this to our decisions? 5. In Colossians chapter three, the term peace is used. How do we define godly peace? How do we apply peace to our decisions? Date completed: Listener s signature:
Week 10 Grace Ephesians 1:7-8 In Him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God s grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. Romans 5:17 For if, by the trespasses of one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast. Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say No to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.
Week 10 Grace 1. Using a Bible dictionary, write out the definition of grace. 2. What does it mean in application to your life? 3. Study II Timothy 1:12-17, and write down how we can experience God s grace. 4. Write out in one to two sentences, how you would explain God s grace to an unbeliever. 5. Study Titus chapter two, how does grace help us to say no? 6. Look up the song Amazing Grace in our church hymn book. Who wrote this song? Why was amazing grace important to this individual? Date completed: Listener s signature:
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