#Study to shew thyself approved unto GOD

[paradise-restored]

I think I’m in my “Study to shew thyself approved” era. I’m soaking up the WORD. I’m really trying to learn and understand.

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[hiswordsarekisses]

If a baby was born 7lb, that would be perfectly normal. If after a month the baby was still 7lb, you maybe a little concerned but it’s still not a big deal. If after 6 months, the baby is still 7lbs, you’re going to have reason for concern. If after 3 years that baby is still 7lbs , you would be carrying him to specialist all over the country. You would definitely do everything in your power to find out what the problem is.

Did you know the Bible talks about our faith the same way? You should be learning & growing in your faith. If you’re in the same place spiritually that you were 3 years ago or even 6 months ago, it’s time to for an examination. If you’re not growing then you’re dying.

We are not saved to continue living the way we were before salvation or to just sit on a pew on Sunday. We MUST get into the scriptures and learn. God tells us to study!

2 Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

[bills-bible-basics]

BIBLE QUEST -- a poem by Bill Kochman Visit https://www.billkochman.com/Poetry/ to see more. #BibleStudy #ScriptureStudy #Poem To see other poems related to this one, go to: https://www.billkochman.com/Poetry/index.html#Bible-Study "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15, KJV ". . . we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know." 1 Corinthians 8:1-2, KJV "Test Doctrines for Scriptural Validity" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse329.html Article: "Humility in Our Understanding of God's Word": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/Humility-in-Our-Understanding-01.html "Led by the Spirit in Our Understanding" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse479.html "Taught by Revelation of the Holy Spirit" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse319.html "Taught by No Man" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse465.html Article: "Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/ritediv1.html "Puffed Up With Knowledge" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse265.html https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/bible-quest-a-poem-by-bill-kochman/?feed_id=243832&BIBLE%20QUEST%20--%20a%20poem%20by%20Bill%20Kochman

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2 Timothy 2:15 KJV: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Did you read your bible today? Did you sit with the Holy Spirit to receive wisdom through His word? Did you open your heart to receive the daily bread which is the word of God?

Social media is not your Bible. What someone said is not your Bible. What you are reading right now is not your Bible. Whatever you heard or read might be true, but be like the Berean Jews who "examined the scriptures"(Acts 17:11) to know the truth. God wants to talk to you personally; that's why He tore the veil so He can be with you and you with Him.

Book an appointment with God. I promise you He'll be there, waiting.

[shammah8]

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

                                  SATURDAY 14

UNDERSTANDING HELPS YOU APPLY THE WORD CORRECTLY

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📖 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart (Proverbs 8:5). 

Pastor Chris Says

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Understanding God's Word is crucial to applying it effectively in our lives. The Bible says, "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding" (Proverbs 4:7). The Lord Jesus Himself emphasized the significance of understanding in Matthew 13:3-8 when He told the parable of the sower.

In His illustration, He explained that as the sower went forth to sow his seeds, they fell into different grounds. Some fell by the wayside and the birds of the air came and picked them up, and they had no chance to grow. The Lord Jesus however highlighted the problem of this group of people to be their lack of understanding of the Word they heard: “When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side” (Matthew 13:19).

The practical application of God's Word hinges on your understanding of it. You can't put to work God's Word that you don't understand. Without understanding, it becomes challenging to implement biblical principles and teachings effectively in your daily life.

It’s one of the reasons we encourage people to study this devotional, Rhapsody of Realities, every day. It serves as a powerful tool for enhancing your understanding of God's Word. In it, we present biblical truths in simple and clear communication, making it easier for readers to not only comprehend but also apply God’s truths in practical ways. By breaking down scriptural thoughts into understandable terms, Rhapsody of Realities equips you to live out your faith confidently and purposefully each day.

2 Timothy 2:15 says, "Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth" (AMPC). Prioritize understanding God's Word so that you may confidently and faithfully apply it in your life, knowing that through understanding, you can fully embrace and act upon the truths of Scripture.

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Dear Father, thank you for the wisdom and understanding you grant me through your Word. Thank you for the Holy Spirit who grants me deep insight into the truths and mysteries of the Kingdom. Thank you for granting me a discerning heart to comprehend and rightly apply the principles of the Kingdom in my daily life, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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Psalm 119:130; The entrance of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

James 1:22-25; But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

[23] For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:

[24] for he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

[25] But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. 

2 Timothy 2:15; Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 

Proverbs 4:7; Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: And with all thy getting get understanding.

[lightfromthelighthouse]

Good Morning!☀

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

People spend much of their lives seeking the approval of others. We seek to please spouses, bosses, children, or friends in the hope that they will show their approval of us. Far too often, this is a moving target. What was sufficient to gain approval today might be insufficient tomorrow. And so it goes when we seek the approval of people instead of the approval of God.

With God, there is no moving target. He tells us plainly in his word what pleases him. He will support us when we put pleasing him first and provide all we need. When we make his approval our priority, he makes everything else fall into place!

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2 Timothy 2:15

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

King James Version (KJV)

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

A Workman without Shame

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. — 2 Timothy 2:15 | King James Version (KJV) The King James Version Bible is in the public domain. Cross References: Romans 6:13; Ephesians 1:13; James 1:12; James 1:18

[babygirllittleman]

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Timothy:2:15

[lordandtiffany]

• The Holy Bible is real news, Biblical prophecies are today's news headlines!•  Keep a repentant and sincere heart. 

• Seek the Lord while He may be found. (Isaiah 55:6-7)• Salvation through Jesus Christ is for all people. Jesus Christ loves and died for ALL ethnicities. He does not esteem one ethnic group over another. The Lord looks at the heart, not the outward appearance... · "... For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." -1 Samuel 16:7 · "For there is no respect of persons with God." -Romans 2:11

• I believe Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6) 

• I do not rely on preachers and teachers to spoon-feed me Biblical scripture; I study the Holy Bible/Biblical Scripture for myself ("Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." -2 Timothy 2:15). What I've studied and stored in my heart is continuously with me. 

• Although I do not depend on or expect ‘preachers and teachers’ to spoon-feed me God’s Word, I am grateful for and respect Holy Ghost-filled and knowledgeable Christian leaders (e.g. pastors, ministers, teachers, etc.) Specifically: David Wilkerson, Emery Moss, George William Bogle Sr., G. Craige Lewis, George Bogle, Derek Prince, R.D. Henton, Charles Lawson, Dr. Kent Hovind, Amir Tsarfati, Jack Van Impe, Jacob Prasch, John Haller, etc. 

• You need to understand why and what you believe. (*It is ok to ask sincere questions.) 

• Modern-day ‘Pharisees’ do exist. Pharisees are religious judgmental hypocritical individuals; They are NOT real Christians! Too many fake so-called 'Christians' pretend to love the Lord and people but their actions and the way they live their lives are contrary to what they say they believe. 

• Going to church doesn’t automatically make someone a Christian. There are many snakes and wolves that attend church services.

• Seeking Jesus Christ should always be a personal choice.

• Do NOT be lukewarm. (Revelation 3:15-16)

As long as you are alive you have a chance to repent and seek Jesus. He is the ONLY (and eternal) hope in this lost and dying world. Jesus loves us and wants us all to be right with Him.

PS.: There is an agenda bigger than being 💉ed or un💉. It is about CONTROL! No matter what political leaders, media or 'influencers' say, freedom of choice is important (those who think otherwise aren't intelligent!).

Life as we know it will never be the same. 'Normal' is never coming back (and it has nothing to do with a pandemic.) The 2020 pandemic was used as a springboard to bring forth a NWO (as described in Biblical scripture).

If you know, you know. If you don't know, I hope you wake up to what is truly occurring.

*TiffNote: This post in its entirety was originally posted circa 2021 via my Facebook page.

[f8ithgal]

30 Days of Thankfulness: Day 23, 2024

Today I am thankful to study to show myself approved. 2 Timothy 2:15 says, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” I am so thankful for AOGAMFMM School of Prophets and Apostles. I have learned so much and had so much imparted into me. I am thankful to study to show myself approved unto God. 🦅 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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November 11, 2024

Read, your life depends on it

The Art of Reading 1

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Years ago, a young man worked the production lines in a factory. With unrivalled zest and energy, he discharged his duties, and thus he quickly rose to fame as the expert on the machines. Sometime later, new machines arrived that looked similar but functioned different. With zeal, the young man began working the machine until his supervisor alarmed, asked him to halt.

With one smack, he handed the young man the instruction manual. While the young man hesitantly looked at the manual, the supervisor crocked up a picture of a worker who had been maimed by the misuse of the machine. He added wittingly as he pointed to the manual: "Read, your life depends on it!"

Reading is the means by which you can access many minds and learn from their experiences. What took someone sixty years to learn can be handed down to you in 10 minutes.

Paul says in the book of Timothy:

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15).

God expects us to thirst and seek after knowledge. We need to study and be learned of the ways of God and be acquainted of the ways of this world. Then our walk will be circumspect and we can bless lives.

George R. R Martin, the American writer wittingly observed: "A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies… The man who never reads lives only one."

What are you reading?

Further Studies: Ephesians 3:3-5, Revelations 1:3a, Isaiah 34:16a, Joshua 1:8

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SOLID GROUND -- a poem by Bill Kochman Visit https://www.billkochman.com/Poetry/ to see more. #Christian #Poetry #Poem To see other poems related to this one, go to: https://www.billkochman.com/Poetry/index.html#Bible-Study "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15, KJV ". . . we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know." 1 Corinthians 8:1-2, KJV "Test Doctrines for Scriptural Validity" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse329.html "Treasure of God's Word" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse442.html Article: "Humility in Our Understanding of God's Word": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/Humility-in-Our-Understanding-01.html "Led by the Spirit in Our Understanding" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse479.html "Taught by Revelation of the Holy Spirit" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse319.html "Taught by No Man" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse465.html Article: "Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/ritediv1.html "Puffed Up With Knowledge" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse265.html https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/solid-ground-a-poem-by-bill-kochman/?feed_id=214717&SOLID%20GROUND%20--%20a%20poem%20by%20Bill%20Kochman

[unsearchablerichesofchrist]

What did Paul mean when he wrote "shew thyself approved" in 2 Tim. 2:15? Joel just might have an answer for you in his new article! Check it out!

[shammah8]

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

THE CURE FOR DECEPTION

Thursday, June 8th .

Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, associations) corrupt and deprave good manners and morals and character (1 Corinthians 15:33 AMPC).

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

The Lord Jesus warned us to be wary of deception. In Matthew 24:4, He cautions, “...Take heed that no man deceive you.” In the epistles, the Apostle Paul repeatedly warned of the dangers of deception. Notice what he said in the opening text, “Do not be so deceived and misled...”; because it's easy to be deceived.

Satan’s capital strategy in derailing Eve was deception. In 2 Corinthians 11:3, Paul captures it; it says, “But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” Therefore, by understanding how Satan deceived Eve, you can gain insight into how to stay ahead of him and prevent yourself and others from being deceived.

Remember that Paul was speaking to God’s people when he said, “Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God...” (1 Corinthians 15:34). The knowledge of God keeps your heart in the right place. So, get your mind on the right subject, get your heart in the right direction! The cure for deception, therefore, is the knowledge of the truth: the accurate knowledge of the Word; this will both deliver and protect anyone from deception.

Keep in mind what the Bereans did in Acts 17:11: “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” Also, note Paul’s admonition to Timothy, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).

               PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the knowledge of your Word in my heart, causing me to walk in faith, dominion, glory and power. Through the revelation knowledge of your Word, I live above the deception, trickery, manipulation and lies of the adversary. I function in absolute victory, now and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY: 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and [in] the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him [be] glory both now and for ever. Amen.

Ephesians 1:17-18 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

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