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YNC: Haggai + Jesus curses the fig tree (Fight against Procrastination)

Welcome to the Young + Chosen Bible Study on Haggai Chapter 1:  3 in Connection Prophet ~ Haggai Ruler ~ Zerubbabel  Priest ~ Joshua * God called out the laziness and procrastination/selfishness * God sometimes stops whatever you have in motion so you can refocus on Him * Your work will be in vain if you do not involve God in it * After hearing the message from the Lord, the people obeyed  * God is with you and will give you strength for his projects Questions  * Do we reflect how we dress ourselves and leave God naked?  * In other words, do we take care of ourselves first and leave God as an afterthought? * Where is God in your lives? * Do you place God in a box or in your heart? Through The Word (Biblical commentary): * In returning to God, our souls are restored * Worldly productive vs spiritually lazy: people were fixing their nation but leaving the temple in ruins * When you put God second, things don't work out (frustration) * Get to serving the Lord and He will be with you Chapter 2: * V3: 7 months in dont compare you results to past keep building to make something beautiful with what you know now * be strong and brave even when thing look grime * God will remind you of his promise to you * Shaking anything and everything for keeping his promise in keep you even sending His Spirit * Materials/look doesn't matter, but the intention and purpose for finishing the project does. For everything is from and made by God and belongs to Him  * New creation with God will be more beautiful than the last blessing not only you but his other children * 9 months  * What good is building the temple if people's hearts are corrupted / unclean * Think carefully about how you want to execute God's plans * When you try to mess with God, He will send correction, but if you repent, He will bless * In obedience to God, we will be blessed and given authority and chosen, so enemies will be destroyed * Do not compare and gloat for more when God already deems your work worthy Through The Word (Biblical commentary): * V4: To doubters, God says  Be strong and work for I am with you BE strong and  * Work for God is with you * Gives a glimpse of the future and how it will be more glorious than the last and will be a place of peace (Jesus) * All the power is from God not us * Can not live a life with a dirty heart and do clean things for God (personal example: David's kill count compared to Solomon) Comparison (Matt. 21:18–22; Mark 11:12–14, 20–25) * If you are not aligned with Jesus and give off a persona (fig tree looking ready to eat), that you are Jesus will call you out on it. But when you walk closely with God, you will produce fruit and build unstoppable faith!

YNC: ⁠3 John + Mark 2⁠ (Jesus heals a paralyzed man)

3 John (Jesus heals a paralyzed man) + Mark 2 [https://www.canva.com/design/DAHGs8_Jh-Q/IC6AjE6SD4h_6gFnsYpYlg/edit] Welcommee this episode is For My Best!! Here are some reflective questions: What does your friend group say about you? How supportive or destructive are they truly? * Be Hospitality and supportive for traveling teachers ( 5–8): encourage welcoming, providing for itinerant teachers and ministers. * Warning about false teachers and divisive leaders (3 John 9–10): identify and call out ungodly or prideful leaders who refuse help and exclude others. * Distinguish good vs. evil by God’s standards, not personal opinion; fruit of actions reveals spiritual alignment (3 John 11). * Value of face-to-face fellowship over only digital communication (3 John 13–15). Analogy + comparison * Sheep vs. goat: sheep follow the shepherd (trust and unity), goats act independently and cause division — self-examination of whether one follows Christ or rebellion/worldly impulses. (Mark 2:1-12)  Story of friends lowering the paralyzed man through the roof to Jesus: importance of godly friends who bring others to Christ; faith of friends leads to healing and forgiveness. * Bonus: Philemon story: forgiveness and using authority for restoration rather than abuse (Onesimus example). Goals + Takeaways * Build and maintain a godly community: friends and church should encourage spiritual growth, accountability, and mutual support. * Be hospitable and generous to those serving the gospel; practical care matters. * Recognize and confront ungodly leadership or divisive behavior when necessary, protecting the community. * Choose relationships that lead you closer to Jesus; don’t idolize creation or prioritize worldly influence that lead you away from Christ. * We are called to be sheep so let us lean on our shepherd. New Epiphany, Thank you, Jesus! Who is your leader?  What are you prone to following? Based on your fruit (lifestyle) would you say it produces good or evil outcomes?  * Sheep wait and listen to their shepherd depending on them for everything * Defense  * Shelter  * Food  * Goat runs on pride and self-ambition seeking solely on themselves Bonus: Though a group of animals are a flock, not every flock works as a community. As children of God we have to learn to share the title and workload under Christ (Letting Jesus lead and be our shepherd). Learn to share a name and space like sheep leaning on our shepherd unlike the goats who lead the goatherd and fend for themselves.   So the question is are you a sheep or goat? Is God your shepherd or goatherd?

Young & Chosen Bible Study: Recap Faith, Prayer & Jesus

Welcome backkk 🤍 This recap is all about what we’ve been learning so far—growing closer to Jesus and being intentional in our walk. 🎯 Purpose To learn who God is, who Jesus is, and invite Him into everything we do. ✨ The Basics We Covered • Jesus ❤️ (the center) • Faith • Prayer 🙏 • Bible 📖 📚 Book Recaps 📖 Epistle of Jude • Who you surround yourself with matters • Who you listen to matters • Bad company corrupts good character • Watch out for false teachers ⚠️ 📖 Book of Obadiah (brief) • Your role and influence matter • If you’re not helping, you’re part of the problem • Don’t join in wrongdoing—stand for what’s right • God holds people accountable for misusing power 📖 Epistle to Philemon • Do good no matter your position • Don’t let pride take over • Stay humble and let God work through you 📖 Second Epistle of John • Jesus is a gift to all of us 🤍 • We follow God out of love—not just rules • Loving God changes how you treat others 💡 Key Takeaway When you truly love God, you don’t just follow rules—you live differently. 💖 Final Reminder Honor God. Love people. Stay intentional. Have a blessed night 🤍 https://canva.link/ex3hf2oyobu1r6l

Young + Chosen Bible Study: 2 John The Truth, Love, and antichrist cant mingle

*Excuse the confusion 2 John is not a brother of Jesus, I was thinking of Jude. Please forgive the error* 📖 Young & Chosen – Bible Study Recap Welcome backkk 🤍 Today’s study was on 2 John—truth, love, and guarding your faith. 🎯 Purpose Stay rooted in truth, love through obedience, and avoid deception. 📚 Book Recap 📖 Second Epistle of John 💡 Main Theme Love = obedience to God. Truth and love go together. 📖 Key Points • Stay on the right path—don’t be led astray • Love is a choice, not just a feeling • Remain in God’s truth to stay connected to Him ⚠️ Warning • False teachers (antichrists) twist truth about Jesus • Don’t allow or support false teaching 🌱 Application • Know God’s Word so you’re not misled • Stand firm, even when it’s uncomfortable ✝️ Jesus & The Law • The commandments guide and protect us • Jesus is the fulfillment—salvation is through Him 💖 Final Takeaway Stay in Truth. Love through obedience. Guard your space. Stay close to GOD🤍

Philemon: Don't Be a Slave to Unforgiveness/ Don't Let Your Position Cause Sin (Young + Chosesn Bible study)

📖Welcome backkk 🤍 This recap is about Philemon and learning how to respond when we feel stuck—especially with authority, emotions, and forgiveness. 🎯 Purpose To grow in understanding of God’s Word and learn how to live it out in real life—especially in hard situations. ✨ Main Theme Use your position with humility, not pride. Forgiveness and grace reflect Christ. 📚 Book Focus: Philemon 👥 Key People • Philemon – slave master & church leader • Paul – disciple writing the letter • Onesimus – runaway slave who becomes a believer ✉️ What’s Going On • Onesimus runs away but meets Paul and becomes a Christian • Paul writes to Philemon asking him to receive Onesimus back • Not as a slave but as a brother in Christ 🤍 • Paul doesn’t demand, he appeals with love and wisdom 💡 Key Lessons • Authority is from Godn use it to serve, not harm • Don’t let your position lead you into sin or pride • People can change through Christ • In God’s eyes, we are equal no higher or lower 🔥 Supporting Lesson (Matthew 8: Roman Officer) • A Roman officer shows strong faith in Jesus’ authority • He believes Jesus can heal just by speaking • Jesus is amazed by his faith • Lesson: trust God’s authority even when things feel impossible 💭 Real-Life Application • Don’t let emotions (anger, confusion, feeling stuck) control your decisions • Forgiveness is hard but necessary in Christ • When overwhelmed: pray, stay in community, and go back to Scripture • Don’t isolate stay connected to God and support systems 💖 Final Takeaway Being in Christ means choosing grace over pride, forgiveness over bitterness, and love over status. Jesus loves you 🤍 Stay rooted in Him not just in moments, but in every season. canva.link/rxwzk3bfb5uht52 Oneisums means useful Paul didn't force Philemon like a slave (ironically)