Welcome back dear friends!!! Praying you all had a wonderful weekend and are ready to get started in God’s Word! We have so much to read and discuss within our GMG groups that I can’t wait to get started and see what God is going to teach us this week! Today we are starting week 5 in our 12 week study of 1 John.

This week we will be reading: 1 John 2:18-29

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For those of you who would like further study into these verses, I’ve provided a few resources below for you to use to help you dig a little bit deeper. Enjoy!

1. John MacArthur

a. 1 John 2:18-27 Christians and Antichrists (Study Guide)

b. 1 John 2:18-27 Christians and Antichrists Pt 1

c. 1 John 2:18-27 Christians and Antichrists Pt 2

d. 1 John 2:18-27 Christians and Antichrists Pt 3

2. John Piper

a. 1 John 2:18-27 Let What You Heard from the Beginning Abide in You

3. Charles Spurgeon

a. 1 John 2:28 Preparation for the coming of the Lord

Praying for all of you as you spend time in God’s Word!!!

Love God Greatly!

Great job in the word this week!!! 

Here’s a video below with some of my reflections from this week’s study:

(If you cannot see the video, click here.)

I forgot to include this week’s challenge in the video.  So here it is:

Remember that everything in this world is passing away – it’s a mirage.  When you wake in the morning, set your mind on eternal things.  As you go about your daily duties, pursue them for God’s glory.  Avoid self-sufficiency, lean hard on God to help you accomplish your goals.  This humility will keep you from taking pride in your accomplishments.  It is hard to remember that this world is not the end game…but rather just the opener for real life that will begin when we step onto the shores of heaven.  Identify one area in your life where you are pursuing worldly things and turn from them.

Walk with the King!

Courtney, Women Living Well

 My Good Morning Girls group got together last night at Panera Bread!!!  I love these girls!!! ( you might recognize in the top row –  far right - Janelle – she is a blogger at Comfy In The Kitchen - if you haven’t discovered her yet, check out her awesome recipes and her heart for food ministry).  All of us attend church together, 3 are sisters and the one in the front row center (Kelly) is the one who named “Good Morning Girls” – “Good Morning Girls” –  3 1/2 years ago before it ever was an on-line blog!  She has known me since I was 15.  We were boy crazy together, went on missions trips together, and even curled our hair the same exact way for years! lol! She can give you the full run down on my not so mature moments in life!   But let’s not go there and let’s get into this week’s study! lol!

Can you believe that we are up to Week 4 already? It feels like Fall is flying by! I saw Christmas trees in Sam’s Club this week! So sorry to mention Christmas on a Monday lol!!!

Here are my key word markings for the week:

After you have completed your study using the SOAP method – here are some resources that will take you in a bit deeper in your study of I John 2:12-17.

1.  John McArthur - I John 2:12-14 ~ The Stages of Spiritual Growth

I John 2:15-17 ~ The Love God Hates

2. John Piper – I John 2:12-14 ~ The Strong Need Strength

I John 2:15-17 ~ Do Not Love the World

3.  Charles Spurgeon – Commentary on I John Chapter 2

If you are joining us a late, here is a link to the Free E-study guide - download and print it or use it as a guide as your write in your own journal!  All are welcome anytime!!!

I’ll see you all back here on Wednesday for the link-up!  I look forward to reading and hearing about what God is teaching you in your quiet times!

Keep Walking with the King!

Courtney, WomenLivingWell.org

**I’m running a Fall “Making Your Home a Haven” Challenge over on Women Living Well – I’d love for you to join me if you have not already!