2nd Retreat: The Great Makeover Session 10

3 November 2005

YAG RETREAT II
Session #10
Thursday, 3 November 2005
Evening Message
Theme: The Great Makeover
Conformed to the Image of Christ

A. Restored Image of God,

1. Genesis 1
2. Colossians 3:10
3. Ephesians 4:24
4. Romans 12:1-2

B. The Image of Christ

1. Isaiah 42:1-4
2. 2 Corinthians 3:18
3. 1 John 3:2-3
4. Philippians 2:5-10
5. Hebrews 1

C. The First and Last Adam

1. Romans 6-7
2. 1 Corinthians 15

END OF YAG RETREAT II

INTRODUCTION

And be renewed in the spirit of your mind, And that you put on the new man which was created according to God, In true righteousness and holiness.

Ephesians 4:23-24

And have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.

Colossians 3:10

1. New Hope
2. New Heart
3. New Spirit
4. New Man

RE-MADE IN THE IMAGE OF GOD

1. A thrilling thought
A heady initial thought
2. A humbling thought

a) Because the first man failed miserably

b) Because we can fail badly too

3. An uplifting thought

a) Restored relationship with God

b) Revived

c) Renewed

BEARING THE IMAGE OF CHRIST

1. His Character

a) Touched

b) Inspired

2. His Life’s work

a) Impacted

b) Challenged

3. His Personal Challenges

I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in Him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

John 15:5

a) Word

If you abide in Me and My words abide in you…

John 15:7

b) Love

As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you, abide in My love

John 15:9

This is My commandment, that You love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one‟s life for his friends

John 15:12-13

c) Joy

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.

John 15:11

d) Fruitfulness

By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.

John 15:8

RETREAT CHALLENGES

1. Personal

a) Keep a Journal

b) Reflect

c) Look for Changes

2. Group (YAG)

a) Keep in touch

b) Help each other grow

3. Pastoral Team

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, For your fellowship in the Gospel from the first day until now.

Philippians 1:3-5

4. God’s Part

Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things

2 Timothy 2:7