For The King
The question about who rules ends up with a choice between the King of the Universe and anyone else. For His Name’s Sake C. L. J. Dryden Shalom
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Dryden Shorts – He Is With You
It doesn’t feel like it, but it’s true. Wherever you go, as long as you belong to Him, He’s with you. He won’t leave you alone. He won’t leave you lonely. It doesn’t have to feel like it; it is the truth. He is there in the frustrations, hurts, misunderstandings and rejection. He knows. He’s […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – He Is With YouWIWO: 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: James First Day: Setting the Foundation
Day 1: Setting the Foundation Read James straight through Background Focus: James, the half-brother of Jesus and leader of the Jerusalem church, writes to Jewish Christians scattered throughout the Roman Empire. His letter reads more like a sermon than typical apostolic correspondence, filled with practical wisdom reminiscent of Old Testament wisdom literature and Jesus’ Sermon […]
Read More WIWO: James First Day: Setting the FoundationWIWO: 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 10: Paul’s Charge to Timothy
Day 10: Paul’s Charge to Timothy Read 2 Timothy 4:1-22 Memory verse: 2 Tim 4:7-8 – I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that […]
Read More WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 10: Paul’s Charge to TimothyOTKC 30 – Hear and Understand
And he called the people to him and said to them, “Hear and understand:” Matthew 15:10 (ESVUK) With this, Jesus issued a divine imperative that would revolutionise how His followers engaged with spiritual truth. This command, rooted in the ancient Hebrew Shema, cuts to the very heart of what it means to follow Christ—moving beyond […]
Read More OTKC 30 – Hear and UnderstandWIWO: 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 Spirituality
