Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  2 Timothy 3:1-9

REFLECT:  Why is it so difficult to defeat sin through your own power?

RESPOND:  
1 - How have you attempted to find security through your knowledge?
2 - How have you attempted to find security through your relationships with others? With whom?
3 - What have you used to "appear godly" but has not resulted in a change of life?

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"...lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power."
 

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  2 Timothy 3:14-17

REFLECT:  What is the purpose of knowing the Scriptures?

RESPOND:  
1 - Are you hungry for the knowledge of God?
2 - If so, what evidence shows you are gaining knowledge?
3 - If not, what do you think is keeping you from gaining knowledge?

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"All Scripture is breathed out by God..."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Philippians 1:1-10

REFLECT:  How do we learn to "approve what is excellent?"

RESPOND:  
1 - Define "excellence."  
2 - Identify something you have approved as excellent due to its connection with the Creator.
3 - List other items, people, or activities you once saw as excellent but can not be approved as excellent.

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"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." (Philippians 4:8)

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Hebrews 11:4-6

REFLECT:  Why was Abel's offering more accepted than Cain?

RESPOND: List 3 ways you have attempted to find acceptance outside of faith in God.

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"It’s impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who seek him." (The Message)

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  1 Peter 4:11

REFLECT:  What is the aim of speaking and serving in the "strength that God supplies?"

RESPOND: Commit this verse to memory.

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John Piper's advice on memorizing Scripture