The Choice and Results: Vol.2

  • The Choice and Results: Vol.2 – Wrong Choice (Contents)

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    Old Testament 1. Torah / Pentateuch 1. Genesis (The Choice: Vol.2) 2. Exodus (The Choice: Vol.2) 3. Leviticus (The Choice: Vol.2) 4. Numbers (The Choice: Vol.2) 5. Deuteronomy (The Choice: Vol.2) 2. Historical Books 6. Joshua (The Choice: Vol.2) 7. Judges (The Choice: Vol.2) 8. Ruth (The Choice: Vol.2) 9.…

  • 1. Genesis (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Cain Category: Failure of worship & jealousy Could endure: Offer acceptable worship like Abel.“By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did.” (Hebrews 11:4)Cross-Refs: Genesis 4:4; Proverbs 15:8. Chose wrongly: Gave an unacceptable offering, then murdered his brother.“Now Cain said to his brother Abel, ‘Let’s go out to…

  • 2. Exodus (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Pharaoh Category: Failure of submission & humility Could endure: Humble himself under God’s power and let Israel go.“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Let my people go…’” (Exodus 5:1)Cross-Refs: Exodus 9:16; Romans 9:17. Chose wrongly: Hardened his heart repeatedly.“Pharaoh’s heart became hard; he would not listen.”…

  • 3. Leviticus (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Nadab & Abihu Category: Failure of reverence & priestly obedience Could endure: Offer sacrifices exactly as God commanded.“Among those who approach me I will be proved holy; in the sight of all the people I will be honored.” (Leviticus 10:3)Cross-Refs: Exodus 28:1; Hebrews 12:28. Chose wrongly: Offered unauthorized fire before…

  • 4. Numbers (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    The Wilderness Generation Category: Failure of faith & trust Could endure: Enter the Promised Land by trusting God’s promise.“The LORD your God, who is going before you, will fight for you.” (Deuteronomy 1:30, recalling Numbers 13–14)Cross-Refs: Hebrews 3:16–19; Psalm 95:10–11. Chose wrongly: Believed the bad report of the spies, refused…

  • 5. Deuteronomy (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Israel’s Future Apostasy (Foretold) Category: Failure of covenant loyalty Could endure: Remain faithful to God and His covenant.“Keep his decrees and commands, which I am giving you today… so that it may go well with you.” (Deuteronomy 4:40)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 28:1–2; Psalm 1:1–3. Chose wrongly (prophecy of future): Would forsake God,…

  • 6. Joshua (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Achan Category: Failure of obedience & greed Could endure: Obey God’s command to devote Jericho’s plunder to Him.“But keep away from the devoted things, so that you will not bring about your own destruction.” (Joshua 6:18)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 7:25–26; Proverbs 15:27. Chose wrongly: Took some of the devoted things and hid…

  • 7. Judges (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Israel’s Cycles of Apostasy Category: Failure of covenant loyalty Could endure: Remain faithful to the LORD after Joshua.“Israel served the LORD throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him.” (Judges 2:7)Cross-Refs: Joshua 24:31; Deuteronomy 6:5. Chose wrongly: Turned to idols and forsook the LORD.“Then the Israelites…

  • 8. Ruth (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Elimelek (Naomi’s Husband) Category: Failure of trust in God’s provision Could endure: Stay in Bethlehem (“House of Bread”) during famine and trust the LORD.“The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time.” (Psalm 145:15)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 11:13–15; Matthew 6:31–33. Chose wrongly: Left the…

  • 9. 1 Samuel (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Eli’s Sons (Hophni & Phinehas) Category: Failure of priestly holiness Could endure: Serve faithfully as priests before the LORD.“You and your sons are to serve as priests before me for all time.” (Exodus 29:9)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 18:5; Malachi 2:7. Chose wrongly: Treated offerings with contempt and committed immorality.“This sin of the…

  • 10. 2 Samuel (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    David’s Sin with Bathsheba Category: Failure of purity & kingship duty Could endure: Lead his army, remain faithful to God’s law.“In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab… but David remained in Jerusalem.” (2 Samuel 11:1)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 17:17; Psalm 101:2–3. Chose wrongly: Slept…

  • 11. 1 Kings (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Solomon’s Decline Category: Failure of covenant faithfulness Could endure: Walk in God’s ways and keep the covenant.“If you walk before me faithfully with integrity of heart and uprightness… I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever.” (1 Kings 9:4–5)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 17:17–20; Psalm 119:1. Chose wrongly: Married foreign wives and…

  • 12. 2 Kings (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Israel’s Kings & the Fall of Samaria Category: Failure of covenant obedience Could endure: Keep God’s commandments and lead the people in covenant faithfulness.“The LORD warned Israel and Judah through all his prophets and seers: ‘Turn from your evil ways. Observe my commands and decrees.’” (2 Kings 17:13)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 28:1–2;…

  • 13. 1 Chronicles (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Saul’s Downfall (Retold) Category: Failure of obedience & seeking God Could endure: Obey God’s word and seek Him wholeheartedly.“If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.” (1 Chronicles 28:9)Cross-Refs: 1 Samuel 13:13–14; Deuteronomy 4:29. Chose wrongly: Did not…

  • 14. 2 Chronicles (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Rehoboam’s Pride Category: Failure of humility & wisdom Could endure: Serve the people with gentleness, follow God’s law.“If you are kind to these people and please them… they will always be your servants.” (2 Chronicles 10:7)Cross-Refs: Proverbs 15:1; Micah 6:8. Chose wrongly: Rejected wise counsel, acted harshly.“My father scourged you…

  • 15. Ezra (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Opposition to the Temple Work Category: Failure of perseverance (external enemies & internal discouragement) Could endure: Continue the rebuilding of the temple as commanded.“Let us rebuild the house of our God.” (Ezra 5:8)Cross-Refs: Haggai 1:8; Nehemiah 2:20. Chose wrongly (initially): Work stopped under pressure and fear.“Thus the work on the…

  • 16. Nehemiah – Faith Forsaken

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    Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem (Opposition to the Wall) Category: Failure of submission to God’s work Could endure: Support God’s rebuilding plan or at least leave it unhindered.“The God of heaven will give us success. We his servants will start rebuilding.” (Nehemiah 2:20)Cross-Refs: Isaiah 54:17; Acts 5:39. Chose wrongly: Mocked, ridiculed,…

  • 17. Esther (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Vashti (Negative Contrast) Category: Failure of submission & humility Could endure: Show respect to the king (though imperfect king, she was called to honor her position).“Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, as you do to the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:22 — principle, not direct OT reference)Cross-Refs: Esther 1:10–11; Colossians 3:18.…

  • 18. Job (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Job’s Wife Category: Failure of loyalty & faith under suffering Could endure: Stand by Job, trust God amid suffering.“Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” (Job 2:10)Cross-Refs: James 1:12; Habakkuk 3:17–18. Chose wrongly: Urged Job to curse God and give up.“His wife said to him, ‘Are you still…

  • 19. Psalms (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    The Wicked (General) Category: Failure of righteousness Could endure: Delight in God’s law, walk in His ways.“Blessed is the one… whose delight is in the law of the LORD.” (Psalm 1:1–2)Cross-Refs: Joshua 1:8; Romans 8:6. Chose wrongly: Walked in wickedness, mocked God’s ways.“The wicked… are like chaff that the wind…

  • 20. Proverbs (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    The Fool Category: Failure of wisdom & discipline Could endure: Listen to wisdom and instruction.“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.” (Proverbs 1:7)Cross-Refs: Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 9:10. Chose wrongly: Despised wisdom and discipline.“Fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Proverbs 1:7)Cross-Refs: Proverbs 12:15; Romans 1:22. Endured (negatively): Ruin, destruction,…

  • 21. Ecclesiastes (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    The Fool Category: Failure of wisdom Could endure: Walk in wisdom before God.“The wise have eyes in their heads, while the fool walks in the darkness.” (Ecclesiastes 2:14)Cross-Refs: Proverbs 1:7; Matthew 7:24–27. Chose wrongly: Lived recklessly, without discernment.“The heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.” (Ecclesiastes 7:4)Cross-Refs: Proverbs…

  • 22. Song of Songs (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Love Without Covenant (Illicit Desire) Category: Failure of purity Could endure: Guard love within marriage covenant.“Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires.” (Song of Songs 2:7; 3:5; 8:4)Cross-Refs: Proverbs 5:18–19; Hebrews 13:4. Chose wrongly: Awakened passion outside God’s timing.“Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you… do not arouse…

  • 23. Isaiah (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Israel’s Rebellion Category: Failure of covenant loyalty Could endure: Obey God as His chosen people.“Hear me, you heavens! Listen, earth! For the LORD has spoken: I reared children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me.” (Isaiah 1:2)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 32:5; Hosea 11:1–2. Chose wrongly: Rebelled, turned away from…

  • 24. Jeremiah (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Judah’s Idolatry Category: Failure of covenant loyalty Could endure: Remain faithful to the LORD as husband and King.“I remember the devotion of your youth… Israel was holy to the LORD.” (Jeremiah 2:2–3)Cross-Refs: Exodus 19:5–6; Hosea 2:19–20. Chose wrongly: Forsook God, worshiped idols.“My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken…

  • 25. Lamentations (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Jerusalem’s Fall Category: Failure of covenant faithfulness Could endure: Remain loyal to the LORD.“If you fully obey the LORD your God… all these blessings will come on you.” (Deuteronomy 28:1–2)Cross-Refs: Psalm 81:13–14; Isaiah 1:19. Chose wrongly: Rebelled, chased idols.“Jerusalem has sinned greatly and so has become unclean.” (Lamentations 1:8)Cross-Refs: Jeremiah…

  • 26. Ezekiel (The Choice: Vol.2)

    Rebellious House of Israel Category: Failure of obedience Could endure: Listen to God’s word through the prophet.“You must speak my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious.” (Ezekiel 2:7)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 30:19–20; Jeremiah 7:23–24. Chose wrongly: Refused to listen, hardened their hearts.“The people of…

  • 27. Daniel (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Nebuchadnezzar’s Pride (Before His Humbling) Category: Failure of humility Could endure: Recognize God’s sovereignty over kingdoms.“The Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes.” (Daniel 4:17)Cross-Refs: Proverbs 21:1; Romans 13:1. Chose wrongly: Boasted in his own power.“Is not this the great Babylon…

  • 28. Hosea (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Israel’s Spiritual Adultery Category: Failure of covenant loyalty Could endure: Remain faithful to the LORD as husband.“I will betroth you to me forever.” (Hosea 2:19)Cross-Refs: Exodus 34:14; Jeremiah 3:14. Chose wrongly: Committed spiritual adultery with idols.“When the LORD began to speak through Hosea, the LORD said to him, ‘Go, marry…

  • 29. Joel (The Choice Vol.2)

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    Complacent People Before the Locust Plague Category: Failure of repentance Could endure: Return to God with fasting and humility.“Even now, declares the LORD, return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” (Joel 2:12)Cross-Refs: Hosea 14:1–2; James 4:8–10. Chose wrongly: Ignored warnings, lived in indulgence.“Wake up,…

  • 30. Amos (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    The Nations Around Israel Category: Failure of mercy & justice Could endure: Treat others with dignity, avoid cruelty.“For three sins of Damascus, even for four, I will not relent.” (Amos 1:3)Cross-Refs: Obadiah 10; Matthew 7:12. Chose wrongly: Committed brutal violence and cruelty.“They threshed Gilead with sledges having iron teeth.” (Amos…

  • 31. Obadiah (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Edom’s Pride Category: Failure of humility Could endure: Live in peace with Jacob, acknowledge God.“You should not march through the gates of my people in the day of their disaster.” (Obadiah 13)Cross-Refs: Genesis 25:23; Proverbs 16:18. Chose wrongly: Trusted in strongholds and arrogance.“The pride of your heart has deceived you,…

  • 32. Jonah (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Jonah’s Disobedience Category: Failure of obedience Could endure: Obey God’s call to preach in Nineveh.“Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it.” (Jonah 1:2)Cross-Refs: Matthew 28:19; Acts 26:19. Chose wrongly: Ran away in rebellion.“But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish.” (Jonah 1:3)Cross-Refs: Hosea…

  • 33. Micah (The Choice: Vol.2)

    Corrupt Leaders Category: Failure of justice Could endure: Rule with fairness, defend the weak.“Act justly and love mercy and walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 16:19–20; Proverbs 29:4. Chose wrongly: Detested justice, distorted the truth.“Her leaders judge for a bribe.” (Micah 3:11)Cross-Refs: Isaiah 1:23; Ezekiel 22:27. Endured (negatively):…

  • 34. Nahum (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Nineveh’s Cruelty Category: Failure of mercy & justice Could endure: Remain humble after repentance (Jonah 3).“When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented.” (Jonah 3:10)Cross-Refs: Micah 6:8; Matthew 5:7. Chose wrongly: Returned to bloodshed and oppression.“Woe to the city of blood, full…

  • 35. Habakkuk (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Judah’s Injustice Category: Failure of covenant faithfulness Could endure: Live by God’s law, pursue justice.“The law is not slack, but the righteous will live by his faith.” (Habakkuk 2:4, principle contrast)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 10:12–13; Micah 6:8. Chose wrongly: Filled the land with violence and corruption.“Why do you make me look at…

  • 36. Zephaniah (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Idolatrous People of Judah Category: Failure of covenant loyalty Could endure: Worship the LORD alone.“Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land.” (Zephaniah 2:3)Cross-Refs: Exodus 20:3; Deuteronomy 6:13–14. Chose wrongly: Bowed to Baal, Molech, and stars.“I will cut off from this place every remnant of Baal, the names of…

  • 37. Haggai (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Neglect of God’s House Category: Failure of devotion Could endure: Prioritize rebuilding the temple for God’s glory.“Go up into the mountains and bring down timber and build my house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored.” (Haggai 1:8)Cross-Refs: 1 Chronicles 22:19; Matthew 6:33. Chose wrongly: Focused…

  • 38. Zechariah (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Hypocritical Fasting Category: Failure of sincerity Could endure: Fast and worship with true devotion.“Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.” (Zechariah 7:9)Cross-Refs: Isaiah 58:6–7; Micah 6:8. Chose wrongly: Fasted for themselves, not for God.“When you fasted and mourned… was it really for me that you fasted?” (Zechariah…

  • 39. Malachi (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Corrupt Priests Category: Failure of holiness Could endure: Honor God with pure offerings.“For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, because he is the messenger of the LORD Almighty.” (Malachi 2:7)Cross-Refs: Leviticus 21:6; Ezekiel 44:23. Chose wrongly: Offered defiled sacrifices, despised God’s name.“You place defiled food on my…

  • 40. Matthew (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Pharisees and Teachers of the Law Category: Failure of sincerity & truth Could endure: Teach God’s law faithfully, lead people to righteousness.“The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So you must be careful to do everything they tell you.” (Matthew 23:2–3a)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 6:6–7; Malachi 2:7.…

  • 41. Mark (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Disciples’ Fear and Desertion Category: Failure of courage & faith Could endure: Stand with Jesus in His trial.“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.” (Mark 14:38)Cross-Refs: Matthew 26:41; Luke 22:40. Chose wrongly: Fled in fear.“Then everyone deserted him and fled.” (Mark 14:50)Cross-Refs: Zechariah 13:7; John 16:32.…

  • 42. Luke (The Choice Vol.2)

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    Pharisees and Experts in the Law Category: Failure of sincerity & truth Could endure: Practice justice and love of God.“But give what is inside the dish to the poor, and everything will be clean for you.” (Luke 11:41)Cross-Refs: Micah 6:8; Matthew 23:23. Chose wrongly: Focused on outward appearances, neglected justice.“Woe…

  • 43. John (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Jewish Leaders’ Rejection of Jesus Category: Failure of faith & humility Could endure: Receive Christ as the promised Messiah.“If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote about me.” (John 5:46)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 18:18; Luke 24:27. Chose wrongly: Opposed, accused, and sought to kill Him.“From that day on they…

  • 44. Acts (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Ananias and Sapphira Category: Failure of integrity Could endure: Give honestly and humbly.“All the believers were one in heart and mind.” (Acts 4:32)Cross-Refs: Proverbs 12:22; 2 Corinthians 9:7. Chose wrongly: Lied about their gift.“Ananias… kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at…

  • 45. Romans (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Humanity’s Sinfulness Category: Failure of righteousness Could endure: Acknowledge God through creation and truth.“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities… have been clearly seen.” (Romans 1:20)Cross-Refs: Psalm 19:1–4; Acts 14:17. Chose wrongly: Suppressed the truth, turned to idolatry.“They exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images…

  • 46. 1 Corinthians (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Divisions in the Church Category: Failure of unity Could endure: Be united under Christ alone.“Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you?” (1 Corinthians 1:13)Cross-Refs: John 17:21; Philippians 2:2. Chose wrongly: Formed factions around human leaders.“One of you says, ‘I follow Paul’; another, ‘I follow Apollos’; another, ‘I follow Cephas’;…

  • 47. 2 Corinthians (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    False Apostles Category: Failure of truth Could endure: Preach Christ sincerely.“For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord.” (2 Corinthians 4:5)Cross-Refs: 1 Corinthians 2:2; Galatians 1:8. Chose wrongly: Masqueraded as apostles of Christ.“Such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 11:13)Cross-Refs:…

  • 48. Galatians (The Choice Vol.2)

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    Deserting the True Gospel Category: Failure of faith Could endure: Hold firmly to the gospel of grace.“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ.” (Galatians 1:6)Cross-Refs: 1 Corinthians 15:1–2; Hebrews 2:1. Chose wrongly: Turned to a different…

  • 49. Ephesians (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    The Old Way of Life Category: Failure of holiness Could endure: Put off the old self, live in Christ.“You were taught… to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires.” (Ephesians 4:22)Cross-Refs: Romans 6:6; Colossians 3:9–10. Chose wrongly: Continued in Gentile futility.“You must no longer…

  • 50. Philippians (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Selfish Ambition and Rivalry Category: Failure of humility Could endure: Preach Christ out of love.“The former preach Christ out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.” (Philippians 1:16)Cross-Refs: 1 Corinthians 13:4–5; Galatians 5:13. Chose wrongly: Preached Christ out of envy and rivalry.“It is…

  • 51. Colossians (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    False Philosophy Category: Failure of truth Could endure: Remain rooted in Christ.“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him.” (Colossians 2:6)Cross-Refs: John 15:4; 1 Corinthians 3:11. Chose wrongly: Followed hollow and deceptive philosophy.“See to it that no one takes you captive…

  • 52. 1 Thessalonians (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Sexual Immorality Category: Failure of holiness Could endure: Live in sanctification and honour.“It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality.” (1 Thessalonians 4:3)Cross-Refs: Hebrews 13:4; 1 Corinthians 6:18–20. Chose wrongly: Indulged in lustful passions.“…not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not…

  • 53. 2 Thessalonians (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Deception About Christ’s Coming Category: Failure of discernment Could endure: Stand firm in apostolic teaching.“So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15)Cross-Refs: 1 Corinthians 15:58; Jude 3. Chose wrongly: Believed false reports that the day of the…

  • 54. 1 Timothy (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    False Teachers Category: Failure of truth Could endure: Teach sound doctrine that builds faith.“Command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer.” (1 Timothy 1:3)Cross-Refs: Titus 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:13. Chose wrongly: Devoted themselves to myths and endless genealogies.“They want to be teachers of the law, but they do…

  • 55. 2 Timothy (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    False Teachers Category: Failure of truth Could endure: Handle the word of truth correctly.“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved… who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15)Cross-Refs: Titus 1:9; Acts 20:30. Chose wrongly: Spread godless chatter and heresy.“Their teaching will spread like gangrene.…

  • 56. Titus (The Voice: Vol.2)

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    False Teachers Category: Failure of truth Could endure: Teach what is sound in doctrine.“You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine.” (Titus 2:1)Cross-Refs: 2 Timothy 1:13; Acts 20:28–30. Chose wrongly: Taught things they ought not to teach.“They must be silenced, because they are disrupting whole households by teaching…

  • 57. Philemon (The Voice: Vol.2)

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    Refusal to Forgive Onesimus Category: Failure of love & reconciliation Could endure: Welcome Onesimus as a brother in Christ.“No longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother.” (Philemon 16)Cross-Refs: Matthew 6:14–15; Colossians 3:13. Chose wrongly (implied possibility): Keep resentment and treat him as a runaway…

  • 58. Hebrews (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Drifting Away Category: Failure of vigilance Could endure: Pay careful attention to salvation.“We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” (Hebrews 2:1)Cross-Refs: Proverbs 4:23; Colossians 2:6–7. Chose wrongly: Neglected so great a salvation.“…how shall we escape if we…

  • 59. James (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Double-Mindedness Category: Failure of faith Could endure: Ask God in faith without doubting.“But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt.” (James 1:6)Cross-Refs: Mark 11:24; Hebrews 11:6. Chose wrongly: Wavered between faith and doubt.“Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.” (James 1:8)Cross-Refs: Matthew 6:24; 1…

  • 60. 1 Peter (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Disobedient to the Word Category: Failure of obedience Could endure: Obey the gospel and be built into God’s house.“Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth…” (1 Peter 1:22)Cross-Refs: John 8:31; Hebrews 5:9. Chose wrongly: Rejected the message.“They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they…

  • 61. 2 Peter (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    False Teachers Category: Failure of truth Could endure: Hold fast to the prophetic word.“We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable.” (2 Peter 1:19)Cross-Refs: 2 Timothy 3:16; Jude 3. Chose wrongly: Introduced destructive heresies.“But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false…

  • 62. 1 John (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    False Claims of Fellowship Category: Failure of truth Could endure: Walk in the light.“If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another.” (1 John 1:7)Cross-Refs: John 8:12; Ephesians 5:8. Chose wrongly: Claimed fellowship while living in darkness.“If we claim to have…

  • 63. 2 John (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Deceivers Denying Christ Category: Failure of truth Could endure: Continue in the teaching of Christ.“As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.” (2 John 6)Cross-Refs: John 15:10; 1 John 2:24. Chose wrongly: Denied that Jesus came in the flesh.“Many deceivers, who do not…

  • 64. 3 John (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Diotrephes’ Pride and Rebellion Category: Failure of humility & submission Could endure: Welcome and support apostolic authority.“We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.” (3 John 8)Cross-Refs: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13; Hebrews 13:17. Chose wrongly: Loved to be first, refused to…

  • 65. Jude (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Ungodly Intruders Category: Failure of truth Could endure: Contend for the faith once delivered.“Contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.” (Jude 3)Cross-Refs: 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:7. Chose wrongly: Secretly slipped in and perverted grace.“For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about…

  • 66. Revelation (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    Ephesus: Forsaking First Love Category: Failure of devotion Could endure: Remain in love for Christ.“You have persevered and endured hardships for my name.” (Revelation 2:3)Cross-Refs: Matthew 22:37; John 14:15. Chose wrongly: Abandoned first love.“Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.” (Revelation 2:4)Cross-Refs:…