What God Expects
Did you do what God told you to do? Did you do it to glorify Jesus Christ? Did you do it according to the guidance offered by His Spirit? That’s all that matters. For His Name’s Sake C. L. J. Dryden Shalom
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WIWO: James Day 7: Two Kinds of Wisdom
Day 7: Two Kinds of Wisdom Read James 3:13-18 Context: How does James’ teaching about two kinds of wisdom connect with his previous discussions about trials, faith, and the tongue? By this stage, we should be very familiar with what James has outlined in terms of distinctions. There is asking in faith vs wavering. There […]
Read More WIWO: James Day 7: Two Kinds of WisdomWIWO: James Day 6: Taming the Tongue
Day 6: Taming the Tongue Read James 3:1-12 Context: Why does James specifically warn about the responsibility of those who teach, and how does this introduce his broader discussion about speech? You might get the impression that James is changing the topic from what he’s previously talked about, but there is continuity. That continuity follows […]
Read More WIWO: James Day 6: Taming the TongueOTKC 31 – Beware the Leaven of the Pharisees
“Watch out; beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” (Matthew 16:6, ESVUK) Following Jesus was never meant to be a journey shaped by outward appearances or religious performance. He calls us to authentic faith—a faith rooted in reality, humility, and love for the Father. This is not simply a caution about doctrine—it is […]
Read More OTKC 31 – Beware the Leaven of the PhariseesWIWO: 2 Timothy Final Day: Looking Back & Pressing On
Day 11: Looking Back & Pressing On Read 2 Timothy straight through Memory verse: Pick the verse that most shaped you. Chapter 1 Contender vs 13-14 – Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. By the Holy Spirit who […]
Read More WIWO: 2 Timothy Final Day: Looking Back & Pressing OnWIWO: 2 Timothy Day 9: The Approved Workman
Day 9: The Approved Workman Read 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Memory verse: 2 Tim 3:16-17 – All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. Context: Recall the persecutions Paul mentions; where […]
Read More WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 9: The Approved WorkmanWIWO: 2 Timothy Day 8: Dealing with Fake Spirituality
Day 8: The Last Days and Fake Spirituality Read 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Memory verse: 2 Tim 3:5 – having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. Context: List the “last days” behaviours Paul predicts Lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, […]
Read More WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 8: Dealing with Fake SpiritualityWIWO: 2 Timothy Day 7: Run From That, Run To This
Day 7: Run From That, Run To This Read 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Memory verse: 2 Tim 2:22 – Flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. Context: What false ideas are troubling Timothy’s church? The most troubling false idea in the […]
Read More WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 7: Run From That, Run To ThisWIWO: 2 Timothy Day 3: On Guard
Day 3: On Guard Read 2 Timothy 1:8-14 Memory verse: 2 Tim 1:12b – I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. Context: Why is Paul in chains, and how might that affect Timothy? Paul is in chains because of his commitment to preaching, teaching […]
Read More WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 3: On GuardWIWO: 2 Timothy Day 2: Timothy vs Timidity
Day 2: Introduction and The Spirit Timothy Has Read 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Memory verse: 2 Tim 1:7 – For God gave us a spirit, not of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind. Context: How does Paul introduce himself and Timothy? Paul’s introduction is one from a father to a dearly loved son. […]
Read More WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 2: Timothy vs Timidity
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