Friday, March 29, 2013
Friday, March 29
True knowledge - a characteristic we must add with diligence to our faith and virtue. As I was thinking about what to discuss today diligence came back to mind. I have a problem with continuing diligence. I need motivation to continue doing what I am supposed to do. It gets boring if I let it become something to check off my list of daily chores. So today we are going to find motivation for continuing to add knowledge to our faith. Your assignment is to read Psalm 119 - yep. The WHOLE chapter. As you read you are to write down at least five reasons why I should continue to add true knowledge to my faith, and then tell me what those reasons are. I look forward to your responses!
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Thursday, March 28
So just what kind of knowledge are we supposed to add to our faith and virtue? The Hebrew writer tells us we are supposed to grow past just elementary knowledge.
Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this we will[a] do if God permits.
Now that you are a Christian, what kinds of things should you be learning? Today's assignment is to find two passages to share with the group that answer that question.
Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this we will[a] do if God permits.
Now that you are a Christian, what kinds of things should you be learning? Today's assignment is to find two passages to share with the group that answer that question.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Wednesday, March 27
I'm a little late posting this morning so I hope I haven't kept anyone waiting!
Today we will take a look at how true knowledge should affect you. In other words, truth changes a person. Why do we need to add knowledge to virtue? So we can grow in our faith and in our virtue! When we look at examples in the New Testament, we see that godly people respond to knowledge with obedience. In Acts 2 the people were baptized. In 2 Corinthians we read how the church put away the immoral man after being taught by Paul. When we study or attend Bible classes we are supposed to come away a little different - a little better.
Today your assignment is to choose a topic that you may be struggling with or are interested in or know nothing about and would like to learn. Use a concordance to find references about your topic or word. Keep looking until you learn something new that you can share with the group. This exercise is just one way you might use to grow in knowledge. You may find that it is actually fun!
Today we will take a look at how true knowledge should affect you. In other words, truth changes a person. Why do we need to add knowledge to virtue? So we can grow in our faith and in our virtue! When we look at examples in the New Testament, we see that godly people respond to knowledge with obedience. In Acts 2 the people were baptized. In 2 Corinthians we read how the church put away the immoral man after being taught by Paul. When we study or attend Bible classes we are supposed to come away a little different - a little better.
Today your assignment is to choose a topic that you may be struggling with or are interested in or know nothing about and would like to learn. Use a concordance to find references about your topic or word. Keep looking until you learn something new that you can share with the group. This exercise is just one way you might use to grow in knowledge. You may find that it is actually fun!
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Tuesday, March 26
Yesterday we saw how knowledge in a mother and grandmother can have a great impact on future generations. Sometimes women forget how great an influence they can have when they are godly! We must never forget that we are very important in God's plan. We have great value.
Today we are going to look at the other side of knowledge - false knowledge, or misused knowledge. Women, especially older women who did not spend their lives in study and application, are known for being quite gullible in their old age. Even the Bible mentions this type of woman:
6 If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed.7 But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. 8 For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. 1 Tim. 4:6-8
Old wives' fables, things only old women would believe. What kind of old woman do you want to be? One like Timothy's grandmother, or one who believes profane fables? You are becoming one of those now. You get to choose which one by your actions or lack of action.
Your assignment today is to look for passages that talk about this false kind of knowledge or even an ungodly reaction to true knowledge. Share two of them with the group and give us advice on how to avoid becoming a silly old woman.
Today we are going to look at the other side of knowledge - false knowledge, or misused knowledge. Women, especially older women who did not spend their lives in study and application, are known for being quite gullible in their old age. Even the Bible mentions this type of woman:
6 If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed.7 But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. 8 For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. 1 Tim. 4:6-8
Old wives' fables, things only old women would believe. What kind of old woman do you want to be? One like Timothy's grandmother, or one who believes profane fables? You are becoming one of those now. You get to choose which one by your actions or lack of action.
Your assignment today is to look for passages that talk about this false kind of knowledge or even an ungodly reaction to true knowledge. Share two of them with the group and give us advice on how to avoid becoming a silly old woman.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Monday, March 25
We are already in week four of our ten week study - almost half way through. Good job, ladies!
This week we are going to look at knowledge and the example of Timothy's mother and grandmother. Take a look at 2 Timothy 1:3-5 today. It's a short passage, but gives us some ideas about what mothers and grandmothers are to be doing as faithful Christians. List the things you see here that these women did and how you think they might have qualified themselves to do it.
This week we are going to look at knowledge and the example of Timothy's mother and grandmother. Take a look at 2 Timothy 1:3-5 today. It's a short passage, but gives us some ideas about what mothers and grandmothers are to be doing as faithful Christians. List the things you see here that these women did and how you think they might have qualified themselves to do it.
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