Endure with the Word | 2 Timothy 3:14-17 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia

We live in a world of information overload. Knowledge is at the tip of our fingertips, but

it's often hard to discern truth from error. This reality in our world today creates a ripe

environment for people to be" led astray by every wind of doctrine," as Paul says in

Ephesians 4:14. So, how do we recognize a fake from a faithful teacher of God's Word?

Let's look at some tell-tell signs from God's Word this morning!

On July 4th we shoot off fireworks, gather for parties and parades to celebrate our country’s founding, and essentially, our freedom. Freedom takes on many forms and is defined in very different ways. What does Jesus say about the type of freedom we need most? Let’s learn from God’s Word!

We live in a day where endless information is at our fingertips, but trusted sources are in short supply. It’s often difficult to discern truth from error, even in the church. Today, Paul contrasts marks of the faithful teacher of God’s Word from false teachers. Let’s open God’s Word and glean discernment on distinguishing truth from error!

Strengthened to Endure | 2 Timothy 2:1-13 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia

Every day, we take risks based on what we value. Reflect on how you allocate your time, money, and resources. We do the same thing with our faith. What are you willing to risk for your faith to be known? Your reputation, status, sense of safety, or even your financial well-being. In today’s text, Paul continues to challenge young Timothy to take risks for his faith because the gospel is worth it. Let’s open God’s word and see WHY the gospel is worth living out today!

Is there anyone in your life that’s a spiritual mentor? If so, what is it that draws you to them & enables you to trust them? How have they influenced your life? Today, we read the opening words of a letter from the apostle Paul to his young protégé Timothy. As we unpack this text, note the two things that mark the life of a godly mentor and ask yourself-could I be that to someone else? Am I willing to open my life up so that someone else could be this for me?

Esther Recap: From Exile to Exaltation | Esther 9:29-10:3 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia

Have you ever been treated awfully by someone? Did you show restraint or retaliation? Have you ever experienced relief from those same circumstances? How did you respond to God or others? Today, we see God bring justice AND mercy. We see His people experience relief and respond to God with rejoicing. There is much to learn from the character of God and the people of God in today's text! Let's dive in!

In Esther 8, we see God’s providential deliverance unfold through the faithful intercession of Esther and Mordecai, pointing us to the greater intercessor, Jesus Christ, whose perfect work secures salvation for His people and calls us to join Him in that mission.