Conquering
Chemical Dependency
Step 3 –
Turning It Over
“We make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to God through Jesus Christ.”
Memory verse: Romans 12:1: “I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.”
Lesson 1: Why Step 3?
Q1. Read Romans 6:16. As long as Adam & Eve chose to obey God, they lived in the freedom of paradise. What happened when they chose to be their own boss? Page 57
Q2. What does “placing your trust in Christ alone” mean to you on a daily basis? Page 57
Q3. What is the Key Concept for Lesson 1? How can you apply this in your life? Page 58
Lesson 2: A Change of Mind
Q4. Describe how your self-will has damaged your life in your relationship with your family. Page 58
Q5. How has your self-will damaged your health? Page 59
Q6. How has your self-will damaged your relationship with God? Page 59
Q7. Write out the best description of the “change of mind” called repentance. – Page 60
Lesson 3: Your Position in Christ
Q8. In the story about Don, what was wrong with David’s plan to change his life? Page 61
Q9. In your own words, describe what “propitiation” means. Page 62
Q10. Describe what you must do for Jesus’ payment for sin to be effective in your life. Page 62
Q11. Describe how you think it would feel to believe that Jesus considers you His valued and trusted friend. Page 63
Lesson 4: Working the Step, Part One
Q12. If you were to die today and stand before God, and He were to ask you, “Why should I let you into heaven?” What would you tell Him?
Q13. Name some things that could block the way to salvation? Page 65
Q14. Have you been baptized in water? If not, would you like to be? Page 66
Lesson 5: Working the Step, Part Two
Q15. When troubles arise in your daily life, what should your response be? Page 67
Q16. By the authority and power of the Son of God, I have hope that I will conquer ___________________. Page 68
Q17. What are the four steps on the course map on page 69?
Q18. Describe how you will daily apply Step 3 to your life and recovery. Page 70
Summary:
Q19. What are the major lessons you have learned as you progressed through this step? (half page)
