Preparing Your Heart

Chapter 2 - Preparing Your Heart

?Questions and Answers

1. Key Text: 2 Timothy 2:21

Question: What central truth is emphasized in 2 Timothy 2:21?

Parallel Texts: Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

2. Key Text: Ephesians 2:8

Question: How does Ephesians 2:8 shape the message of intentional spiritual leadership?

Parallel Texts: Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

3. Key Text: 1 John 4:19

Question: What response does 1 John 4:19 call for in daily life?

Parallel Texts: Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

4. Key Text: Psalm 139:23-24

Question: How does Psalm 139:23-24 support the image's main principle?

Parallel Texts: Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

5. Key Text: Ephesians 2:8-9

Question: What does Ephesians 2:8-9 teach about instruction, example, or obedience?

Parallel Texts: Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

6. Key Text: John 4:19

Question: How might John 4:19 be practiced within family or discipleship settings?

Parallel Texts: Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

7. Key Text: Psalm 139:33

Question: What enduring principle stands out most in Psalm 139:33?

Parallel Texts: Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

8. Key Text: John 1:9

Question: How does John 1:9 connect belief with action?

Parallel Texts: Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

9. Key Text: Hebrews 12:1

Question: Why does Hebrews 12:1 matter for faithful formation and purpose?

Parallel Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7, Romans 12:1-2

🔑Core Themes

• Title focus: Chapter 2 - Preparing Your Heart
• Set a steady pace of endurance, consistency, and perseverance.
• Intentional formation through repeated attention to God's Word.
• Practical obedience that connects doctrine, character, and action.

📌Footnotes

1. John Walton: Old Testament background and Genesis context. Source: https://www.biblicaltraining.org/learn/institute/ot510-old-testament-i/john-walton
2. Tremper Longman III: Literary and wisdom-oriented Old Testament scholarship. Source: https://www.westmont.edu/emeritus-faculty/tremper-longman-iii
3. Craig S. Keener: Historical and cultural background for biblical interpretation. Source: https://asburyseminary.edu/faculty/craig-keener/
4. N. T. Wright: Biblical theology and discipleship framing. Source: https://www.ntwrightonline.org/
5. Tim Mackie / BibleProject: Narrative flow, themes, and visual biblical theology. Source: https://bibleproject.com/
6. Michael S. Heiser: Biblical worldview and cross-reference synthesis. Source: https://drmsh.com/

📚Bibliography

• John Walton. BiblicalTraining: John Walton https://www.biblicaltraining.org/learn/institute/ot510-old-testament-i/john-walton
• Tremper Longman III. Westmont: Tremper Longman III https://www.westmont.edu/emeritus-faculty/tremper-longman-iii
• Craig S. Keener. Asbury: Craig Keener https://asburyseminary.edu/faculty/craig-keener/
• N. T. Wright. N. T. Wright Online https://www.ntwrightonline.org/
• Tim Mackie / BibleProject. BibleProject https://bibleproject.com/
• Michael S. Heiser. Dr. Michael Heiser https://drmsh.com/

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BY MIKE FOXWORTH (IF Class of 2026)

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