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Weekly Guide：2022-2023 Week 49
December 11, 2022
Week 49 Day 1: Flame of Gift ⇧ ⇩
Question
How to be strong and disciplined when feeling weak and discouraged in serving the Lord?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Fan the gift of God into flame, for the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
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We must know He who we believe is capable of guarding what we have entrusted to him until that day. We must guard with the help of Holy Spirit who lives in us, with faith and love in Christ Jesus, the good deposit, the truth, that was entrusted to us.
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Be a good soldier of Christ and be strong in His grace, because God’s word is not chained and His faith never changes.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - God is faithful. He does not forget us with the commission He gives and will guard it to the end; God is omnipotent, has already won, and His word is not chained; God gives power so we are not afraid. So, to be disciplined in His word is the only way to go into battle. Are you discouraged in any way with your service? Are you timid in the age of hostility? Do you worry about how to lead your children and family whom the Lord entrusted to you? Think about your relationship with the Lord and His promises. How would you fan up the flame of the gift the Lord gave you and be strengthened again?
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Integrity - Study 2:1-13 and note the characteristics of Christ’s soldier. What does the Holy Spirit remind me in each characteristic? How do I follow the example of Christ’s soldier in facing my daily business?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 49 Day 2: Approved Unashamed Workers ⇧ ⇩
Question
How a worker who present himself to God as approved and unashamed should act?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The unashamed worker who preset himself to God as being approved, correctly handles the word of truth and does not quarrel about words;
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He avoids godless chatter which would indulge people to become more and more ungodly; He flees the desires of youth along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart;
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He is not quarrelsome but kind, able to teach, not resentful. He gently instructs and hopes that God would lead others to repentance and to a knowledge of truth.
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God’s solid foundation stands firm! The Lord knows those who are His and everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.
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There will be terrible times in the last days, we shall have nothing to do with those who are godly on the surface but corrupted on the inside and control the gullible and weak. Their folly will be clear to everyone.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - We may feel powerless seeing those who do not listen and acting on their own desires and those being held captive by the false religions and idols. However, God’s foundation stands firm! He knows those who are his and everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness. How does this promise bring hope to me? I might be burdened by the aforementioned people. Let me pray to the omnipotent God who is in control and made all the beautiful promises for those people.
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Integrity - We must present ourselves to God as the approved workers and not being ashamed. This passage reminds us how to handle God’s word (correctly handle the word of truth, not quarrel about words), fellowship (flee the desires of youth along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart), treat the weak minded and sinful people (teach kindly, not to resent, instruct gently, and give hope in God). Have I experienced quarrel in words and not correctly handle the word of truth in my bible study group, fellowship, or daily conversations? Have I focused on food and entertainment in fellowship? Am I lacking in patience and not willing to kindly teach and gently instruct (especially my spouse and children)? Let me pray to the Lord and present myself as an approved worker.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 49 Day 3: Duty of Evangelist ⇧ ⇩
Question
What is the duty of those who want to live a godly life?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, but the Lord always rescues them.
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Endeavor in learning the truth, for the Holy Scriptures make you wise for salvation in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
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Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction. Keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and discharge all the duties of your ministry.
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Fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith. There is in store the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to all who long for His appearing.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - We must endeavor in learning the truth so we may stand firm; we must preach the word and discharge all duties of our ministry. This is God’s command through Paul to Timothy and to remind us. Thanks to the Lord that we are almost halfway through the two-year Bible reading plan. What is your thought in the past year of learning God’s word? Don’t worry if you paused. Pick it up again anywhere and remember to share the essence of the Bible and to share the great works of God almighty!
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Walking with God - Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. However, God would rescue us even as we are being persecuted and bring us closer to Him. Those who long for His appearance would be awarded with the crown of righteousness on that glorious day! How do the promises of this life and hope for the eternal life help us who are living near the end of time and to encourage us to endeavor even more?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 49 Day 4: Truth to Godliness ⇧ ⇩
Question
What is the work of God’s servant?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Elders and the overseers must be godly, blameless, hold firmly to the truth, can encourage as well as refute others.
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With sound doctrine and clear explanation, encourage and rebuke, and help others to live a godly life that glorifies God.
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Living godly life is the command from our gracious God, our savior.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - A life that holds firmly on truth and blameless is what God asks of all believers. Even for those who are not serving as elders or overseers, God asks the mature believers to teach and encourage others by sound doctrine, and to be responsible to refute those who oppose to it. How am I tirelessly learning the truth in my daily life?
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Integrity - What is a blameless life? How does today’s passage tell us to see whether one is blameless? God not only asks the elders and overseers to live blameless lives but of all believers (Philippians 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 2 Peter 3:14.) Think about the meaning of blameless. How shall I live blamelessly?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 49 Day 5: To Do Good ⇧ ⇩
Question
What should our attitude and basis be for doing good?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The basis for us to do good is God’s kindness and love, not our own righteousness.
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We need to be careful to be ready to do whatever is good, to be obedient to authorities, to be peaceable and considerate, to be gentle to everyone; these things are profitable for everyone. Avoid foolish controversies and useless quarrels.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - It is not because we are righteous, rather it is because God saved us while we are foolish and disobedient that we ought to do whatever is good. The basis for doing good is God’s kindness and love for all who are lost. The ability to do good is from God’s power in renewing us. Therefore, we need to connect with God to be ready to do whatever is good. What is my reason to do good? How can I gain the ability to do good?
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Integrity - It is our relationship with God that gives us the ability to do good. But, it does not mean we have to wait to be fully mature spiritually to begin going good! To be ready to do good means to prepare to do good at any moment that opportunity presents itself. What principles of doing good can be summarized from what Paul mentioned in what to do and what not to do? What does it mean to be “profitable” and “unprofitable?” What is the true “profit?”
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 49 Day 6: Facing the Past ⇧ ⇩
Question
How to face our past sufferings and mistakes?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Onesimus was an escaped slave from Philemon and had owed Philemon a lot. Led by Paul, he became a believer and was transformed by the grace of God’s salvation. Philemon received the grace of gospel and was an important co-worker of the Corinthian church with much love and faith to testify for.
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Paul sent Onesimus back to Corinth to face his mistakes from past. At the same time, to bring the letter from Paul to Philemon asking him to treat Onesimus with love instead of authority. Paul would pay back what Onesimus owed and expressed wish to benefit in the Lord that Philemon would welcome Onesimus.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - The broken relationships can only be rescued with gospel. The manifestation of gospel is seen everywhere in the book of Philemon. Think about the gospel filled life when Paul handled this difficult relationship. How may I apply the same to my relationships? How does it help me reconcile with those around me?
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Integrity - By the grace of God, we may face our past mistakes with courage and forgive those who owe us. Through God’s power, I may become the ambassador of peace. Summarize their lives’ attributes: Paul’s humility and gentle teaching; Philemon’s faith, love, and obedience; Onesimus’ courage and transformation. Where am I lacking? Where have I improved?