Surrender
Military Definition:
Surrender means to cease____________ to an enemy or opponent.
Romans 6:13
13. Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness.
How do sheep know their shepherd?
By his voice.
Almost every time sheep are mentioned in the Bible in what way are they described?
helpless, senseless, directionless, dirty, timid
Who do mice pray to?
Chessus
Surrendering your life to Jesus is about choosing ______ ways over yours.
His
Proverbs 16:9
9. A man’s heart plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.
What ways can we get to know Jesus as our Shepherd?
Spend time with Him:
1. In His Word
2. In Prayer
3. Listening/looking for the Holy Spirits guidance.
4. Attending Church and listen to sermons
5. Reading Christian books
Sheep are dependent on the shepherd for ________?
Survival
What is a pastor called in Germany?
A German Shepherd
What are we born with that causes us to be selfish?
Galatians 2:20
20. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
How can a shepherd be a door or a gate?
the shepherd would site in the doorway of a sheep pen to watch over the sheep and protect them.
Psalm 100:3 says we are the sheep of His ________?
pasture
On his arc, how many of each animal did God bring to Moses?
None, Moses didn't have an arc
Double Point Question:
What are 3 ways we can surrender ourselves to God?
1. Heart
2. Mind
3.Mouth
4. Eyes
5. our wants and desires
6. our needs
Matthew 16:24
24. Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.
1 person from each team will answer. Whichever team is closer will win.
How many times is shepherd or shepherds used in the Bible?
83 times
In John 10:7 Jesus says I am the _______ of the _________?
Gate/Door, Sheep
Which biblical character grew up without parents?
Joshua, son of Nun
Double Point Bible Drill
Romans 12:2
2. Do not conform 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.
Proverbs 3:5-6
5. Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6. In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
as a team write down 4 answers. each correct answer is worth 500 points
a Good Shepherd is:
1. S___________ John 10:11
2. L___________ John 15:13
3. C___________ John 10:13
4. P___________ John 10:14
1. Sacrificial
2. Loving
3. Caring
4. Personal
1 person from each team will answer. Whichever team is closer will win.
How many times are Sheep, Lambs, and Rams mentioned in the Bible?
577 times
It kept him steady and others away. It kept them safe and showed the way. Once thrown down upon the ground, it came alive with a hissing sound. It hit the rock as it was told. And that was when the water flowed What is it?
Moses’ staff.