Day 4: The Sin of Favouritism Read James 2:1-13 Context: What social and economic tensions within the early church might have prompted James to address favouritism so directly? From what James writes both before, in terms of various trials, and here, in terms of the treatment of the poor by the rich, it appears that […]
Read More WIWO: James Day 4: The Sin of FavouritismDay 3: Temptation vs Pure Religion Read James 1:12-27 Context: How does James’ teaching about temptation (verses 12-18) connect with his earlier discussion of trials? James is all about the distinctions. Trials are an opportunity to practice the steadfast nature of God. As we ask God for wisdom to endure those trials, we gotta be […]
Read More WIWO: James Day 3: Temptation vs Pure ReligionDay 2: Trials and Divine Wisdom Read James 1:1-11 Context: Why might James immediately address the topic of trials to believers who are “scattered among the nations”? Being scattered, they are not at home and so do not enjoy the security that home offers for one’s identity and religious expression. Add to that the aspect […]
Read More WIWO: James Day 2: Trials and Divine WisdomDay 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 FoundationDay 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 OnDay 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 TimothyDay 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 SpiritualityDay 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 ThisDay 5: Passing on the Baton Read 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Memory verse: 2 Tim 2:1 – You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, Context: How does Paul pass the baton of ministry? Establishes the pattern in what he demonstrates and then teaches. From there, he commissions his son […]
Read More WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 5: Passing on the BatonDay 4: What Friends Are For Read 2 Timothy 1:15-18 Memory verse: 2 Tim 1:16 – May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains. Context: Who deserted Paul and who refreshed him? Everyone in the crew with him in Asia deserted […]
Read More WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 4: What Friends Are For
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