STB067 | BSE | 1 John 3.4-24 (2 John 1-6; 3 John 2-12): Practiced Lifestyles | Cultivate Relationships

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about 1-3 John (1 John 3.4-24; 2 John 1-6; 3 John 2-12) and how our proximity to Jesus isn't as important as our faith in him. They also discuss how what we practice (work at to improve) reveals our true loyalty: practicing rebellion against our design reveals our loyalty to the enemy, practicing living in right relationship with God and others reveals our loyalty to Jesus.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
As a Christian, how have you demonstrated that you do not practice sin (self-righteousness / unrighteousness)? When is it most difficult for you to practice right relational living (righteousness)?

ACTIVATION STEPS
Assess this week when you are tempted to practice sin. Take note of the extent to which the following factors played a role in you giving into the temptation:

0 = not a factor / 4 = major factor
Hunger / Type of Diet/Nutrition 0 1 2 3 4
Exhaustion (not from health) 0 1 2 3 4
Unresolved Frustrations 0 1 2 3 4
Unresolved Disappointments 0 1 2 3 4
External Pressures (others) 0 1 2 3 4
Internal Pressures (yourself) 0 1 2 3 4
Physical Health / Lack of Exercise 0 1 2 3 4

Using the factors that you selected 3 or 4, what might God be revealing to you about your lack of trust or dependence on Him in those areas? Prayerfully discussing with a close, trusted, Spirit-filled friend, what intentional steps might you need to take to grow in your trust or dependence on the Holy Spirit in those areas?

SHOW LINKS
• Bible Tools: New Testament:
https://cultivaterelationships.com/bible-tools/new-testament/
• Website & Resources:
https://cultivaterelationships.com

00:00 Opening
03:52 1 John 3.1-10; 3 John 11-12
19:09 1 John 3.11-12; 3 John 11
37:36 1 John 3.13-22; 2 John 1-6
55:37 1 John 3:23-24; 3 John 2-8
1:05:33 Closing