Maturing in Christ: Stick with the Scriptures

Maturing in Christ: Stick with the Scriptures
2 Timothy 3:10-17

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Chapter 8 - Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung

I. Remember who taught you the Gospel. 10-15 

II. Continue on with what you know. 14-15 

III. Believe that God’s word is beneficial for all of life. 16-17

     1. Teaching – God’s truth for walking the path of life.
     2. Reproof – Warning each other when we get off the path.
     3. Correction – Redirection for us to get back on the path.
     4. Training in righteousness – Continue maturing once back on
         the path.  

Faith Sheet

Main Themes  

~ The Bible is God-breathed; therefore we can trust the Scriptures as much as we can trust Him. (Psalm 138:2)

~ The Bible is the only supernatural book on earth. It has the power to revive us, transform us, mature us, correct us when wrong, and guide us after we fail. (Psalm 119)

#1- Reviewing This Past Sunday  
Stick with the Scriptures
2 Timothy 3:10-17

1. Read 2 Timothy 3:10-17 and discuss with someone.
2. What do you appreciate about the Lord from this text?
3. In what ways has God recently taught you or corrected you that
    leads you to give Him thanks?
4. Who has most influenced you in discipling you in your faith?
    Why is it important to remember that person and his/her
    influence? (Heb. 13:7)
5. Read John 15:7-8. Pray as God leads.

     # 2- Preparing for Next Sunday  
Maturing in Christ: Understanding the Lord and His Word
1 Corinthians 1:18-31

1. Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. What main truth do you observe
    from the passage?
2. Read verse 18 again. What is the message of the cross to us
    who believe? How do the self-sufficient and worldly-wise people
    view the message of the cross?
3. What are some of the challenges in understanding and then
    proclaiming God’s truth in today’s world? (vs. 19-25)
4. How do we know we will be successful in both understanding
    and proclaiming His truth? (vs. 26-31)
5. What does it do for you and for your ministry to others to know
    that God chose you to be His and promised that He will bring
    glory to His name through you?