Memory Verse: “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free – John 8:32 (NIV)
Spiritual Emphasis: Be a strong man or woman of the truth. Safe guard your heart and the source of the information you consume. Most importantly, depend on the Holy Spirt, our helper for every single thing and issues of life, then you will enjoy His peace and rest on all sides.
Text: John 14:1-31
Review
- Why we become exposed to deception: Isolation from the believing community, lack of love for the truth, undiscerning heart – 2 Thess. 2:10-12; 1 John 4:1; Heb. 10:25.
- Why we have challenges: For spiritual growth, For God’s purpose, drawing us closer to God – James 1:12; Psalm 31:19; Psalm 32:8; 2 Cor. 12:9.
- Why we fall into temptation: Lust & desire, spiritual neglect, pride & worldliness, bad choices, Satan’s influence, spiritual opposition – James 1:14-15; Rom. 7:18-25; Matt. 26:41; 1 Peter 5:8.
- Why we doubt: Leaning on our own understanding; depending on our physical senses; fear, unbelief & rebellion, uncertainty – Prov. 3:5-6; Ps. 37:5; Jer.29:11; John 20:29; Isaiah 41: 10; 13-14; Isaiah 1:19-20; 1 Tim. 1:18-20; James 1:6; John 14:1.
Questions: What do you think Jesus meant when He said in Matthew 24:22 -“if those days were not shortened, no one would be saved; but for the sake of the elect, those days will be shortened”
Conclusion: Brethren, we should be vigilant, grounded in God’s Word, and seek discernment through the Holy Spirit. The path to overcoming deception is found in Jesus Christ, the truth.
Shalom!
Self-Study: Gal. 6:7-8; Prov. 10:9; Prov. 12:22; Ps. 52:2; Rom. 12:2; James 1:22; Gal. 5:16-26; Prov. 11:3; Eph. 4:31-32; Col. 3:9; Mark 7:20-22; Gen. 3:4; 2 Cor. 11:3; 2 Thess. 2:9-12; Jer. 17:9; James 1:26; Prov. 24:28; Eph. 5:6; Matt. 24;42; 1 Tim. 4:1; Exo. 20:16; 1 John 1:8; Isaiah 29:13-15; Col. 2:8.
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