LISTENING FOR CHALLENGE
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Pretty pretty please,Don’t you ever ever feel,
Like you’re less than perfect.
“Perfect” by Pink
Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.
“Gospel” by Jesus
LISTENING TO GOD WILL CHALLENGE US.
The Scriptures should challenge us. Growth Change
Teaching, training Less to more
Repentance Change Wrong to right Reproof, correction
“…SO THAT the one who belongs to God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
The Scriptures should challenge us.
GOD
Gospel LifeKingdom Living
Reflecting Christ
The Scriptures should challenge us.
Challenge
ThreatOpportunity for growth
The Scriptures should challenge our culture. Won’t put up with sound
doctrine (v. 3a) Listen for what they want to
hear (v. 3b) Find teachers who won’t
challenge (v. 3c) Choose lies over listening to
truth (v. 4)
Are we falling into these patterns or allowing God—through the Scriptures—to challenge us and our culture?
The Scriptures should challenge our culture.
Practical Tips Read SLOWLY and multiple times
Engage your mind and heart Think about what the text is really saying
Practice CONFESSION In what ways am I not living out the text? Where do I need God to transform me?
“Search me, O LORD, and know my heart,Test me, and know my anxious thoughts,See if there is any offensive way in me,And lead me in the way everlasting.”
PSALM 139:23-24
“WHOEVER LOVES DISCIPLINE LOVES KNOWLEDGE,
WHOEVER HATES CORRECTION
IS STUPID.Proverbs 12:1
LISTENING TO GOD WILL CHALLENGE US.