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“D ear God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died on the cross to forgive me of my sins.
I’m sorry for all the wrong I’ve done and ask You to forgive me. I now accept Your gift of eternal life.
Thank You for Your love, forgiveness, and a new life in Jesus Christ. From this day forward,
I choose to follow You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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Introduction 10
Session 1 Ou r ivd e o r rP 13
Session 2 Ou r He a l e r 21
Session 3 Ou r Bane r 29
Session 4 Ou r eac P e 37
Article Christ on the Cross 45
Special Focus Go d I s Faith uf l 48
Session 5 Ou r Shephe dr 59
Session 6 Ou r Rigetho u s n e s s 67
Article Meant 75
S dna t U : p w o H o t F th g i Ie c i t s u j n
Introduction 78
Session 1 B e Read y ot Satn d 81
Session 2 Satn d iwt h civ o n t o i nC 89
Session 3 Satn d Dwo n 97
Session 4 Satn d wit h H u m i l i t y 105
Session 5 Satn d U p an d Spea k 113
Session 6 e pK Satnd i gn 121
Join the Conversation 129
Coming in Summer 130
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