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1 These cards are formatted to print on Avery business card stock #8371 (or compatible) Christ the Center 2 Corinthians 5.17 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! A-1 Live the New Life 2 Corinthians 5.17 Obedience to Christ Romans 12.1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. A-3 Live the New Life Romans 12.1 The Word 2 Timothy 3.16 Prayer John 15.7 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. A-5 Live the New Life 2 Timothy 3.16 But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! A-7 Live the New Life John 15.7 Fellowship Matthew Witnessing Matthew 4.19 For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them. Jesus called out to them, Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people! A-9 Live the New Life Matthew A-11 Live the New Life Matthew 4.19 All Have Sinned Romans 3.23 Sin s Penalty Romans 6.23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God s glorious standard. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. B-1 Proclaim Christ Romans 3.23 B-3 Proclaim Christ Romans 6.23 Christ Paid the Penalty Romans 5.8 Salvation not by Works Ephesians But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. B-5 Proclaim Christ Romans 5.8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. B-7 Proclaim Christ Ephesians 2.8-9

2 Obedience to Christ John Christ the Center Galatians 2.20 Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them. A-4 Live the New Life John My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. A-2 Live the New Life Galatians 2.20 Prayer Philippians The Word Joshua 1.8 Don t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. A-8 Live the New Life Philippians Witnessing Romans 1.16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes the Jew first and also the Gentile. A-12 Live the New Life Romans 1.16 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. A-6 Live the New Life Joshua 1.8 Fellowship Hebrews Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. A-10 Live the New Life Hebrews Sin s Penalty Hebrews 9.27 All Have Sinned Isaiah 53.6 And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment. All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the sins of us all. B-4 Proclaim Christ Hebrews 9.27 B-2 Proclaim Christ Isaiah 53.6 Salvation not by Works Titus 3.5 Christ Paid the Penalty 1 Peter 3.18 He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. B-8 Proclaim Christ Titus 3.5 Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit. B-6 Proclaim Christ 1 Peter 3.18

3 Must Receive Christ John 1.12 Assurance of Salvation 1 John 5.13 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life. B-9 Proclaim Christ John 1.12 B-11 Proclaim Christ 1 John 5.13 His Spirit 1 Corinthians 3.16 His Strength Isaiah Don t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? C-1 Rely on God s Resources 1 C 3.16 Don t be afraid, for I am with you. Don t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. C-3 Rely on God s Resources Isaiah His Faithfulness Lamentations His Peace Isaiah 26.3 The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. 23 Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. C-5 Rely on God s Resources Lam You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! C-7 Rely on God s Resources Isaiah 26.3 His Provision Romans 8.32 His Help in Temptation Hebrews 2.18 Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won t he also give us everything else? Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested. C-9 Rely on God s Resources Ro 8.32 C-11 Rely on God s Resources Heb 2.18 Put Christ First Matthew 6.33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. D-1 Be Christ s Disciple Matthew 6.33 Separate from the World 1 John Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. D-3 Be Christ s Disciple 1 J

4 Assurance of Salvation John 5.24 Must Receive Christ Revelation 3.20 I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life. B-12 Proclaim Christ John 5.24 Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. B-10 Proclaim Christ Revelation 3.20 His Strength Philippians 4.13 His Spirit 1 Corinthians 2.12 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. And we have received God s Spirit (not the world s spirit), so we can know the wonderful things God has freely given us. C-4 Rely on God s Resources Ph 4.13 C-2 Rely on God s Resources 1 C 2.12 His Peace 1 Peter 5.7 His Faithfulness Numbers Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. C-8 Rely on God s Resources 1 Peter 5.7 God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? C-6 Rely on God s Resources Nu His Help in Temptation Psalm 119.9, 11 His Provision Philippians 4.19 How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. C-12 Rely on God s Resources Ps 119.9, 11 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. C-10 Rely on God s Resources Ph 4.19 Separate from the World Romans 12.2 Put Christ First Luke 9.23 Don t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. D-4 Be Christ s Disciple Romans 12.2 Then he said to the crowd, If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. D-2 Be Christ s Disciple Luke 9.23

5 Be Steadfast 1 Corinthians Serve Others Mark So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. D-5 Be Christ s Disciple 1 C For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. D-7 Be Christ s Disciple Mark Give Generously Proverbs Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. 10 Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine. D-9 Be Christ s Disciple Proverbs Develop World Vision Acts 1.8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. D-11 Be Christ s Disciple Acts 1.8 Love John Humility Philippians So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. E-1 Grow in Christlikeness John Don t be selfish; don t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. E-3 Grow in Christlikeness Philippians Purity Ephesians 5.3 Honesty Leviticus Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God s people. Do not steal. Do not deceive or cheat one another. E-5 Grow in Christlikeness Ephesians 5.3 E-7 Grow in Christlikeness Leviticus Faith Hebrews 11.6 And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. E-9 Grow in Christlikeness Hebrews 11.6 Good Works Galatians So let s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don t give up. 10 Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone especially to those in the family of faith. E-11 Grow in Christlikeness Gal

6 Serve Others 2 Corinthians 4.5 Be Steadfast Hebrews 12.3 You see, we don t go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus sake. D-8 Be Christ s Disciple 2 C 4.5 Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won t become weary and give up. D-6 Be Christ s Disciple Hebrews 12.3 Develop World Vision Matthew Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age. D-12 Be Christ s Disciple Mt Humility 1 Peter In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. 6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. E-4 Grow in Christlikeness 1 Peter Give Generously 2 Corinthians Remember this a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully. D-10 Be Christ s Disciple 2 C Love 1 John 3.18 Dear children, let s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. E-2 Grow in Christlikeness 1 John 3.18 Honesty Acts Purity 1 Peter 2.11 Because of this, I always try to maintain a clear conscience before God and all people. E-8 Grow in Christlikeness Acts Dear friends, I warn you as temporary residents and foreigners to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. E-6 Grow in Christlikeness 1 Peter 2.11 Good Works Matthew 5.16 Faith Romans In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. E-12 Grow in Christlikeness Matthew 5.16 Abraham never wavered in believing God s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. 21 He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises. E-10 Grow in Christlikeness Ro