Today's teaching explores Paul’s warning in 2 Timothy 3 about the rise of deceptive, ungodly influences within the church and the purpose God accomplishes through them. Drawing from Scripture and real‑world examples, we will see how false teachers often appear outwardly religious while undermining the truth, preying especially on those weighed down by sin or lacking discernment. Paul's teaching explains why God allows such challenges—not to abandon His people, but to test, refine, and strengthen the church, magnify His grace, and ultimately display Christ’s triumph over evil. By examining the tactics, targets, and inevitable downfall of these corrupt influences, believers are urged to cling to God’s Word, pursue holiness, and remain steadfast in the truth as they navigate the “difficult times” of the last days.

Thank you for listening to today's teaching. We pray that as we consider this timely topic that you will be encouraged to live in light of, and in response to, the wonderful truth of the Gospel.

In today's teaching from John 6, we explore what it truly means to believe in Jesus—not merely as a one‑time act of salvation, but as a continual posture of trust throughout the Christian life. Using the feeding of the 5,000, Peter’s faltering steps on the water, and the crowd’s desire to make Jesus king, today's lesson highlights how easily people follow Christ when life is comfortable, yet struggle when circumstances turn difficult. Through biblical examples like Abraham, Moses, Joseph, Peter, and Job, we see that God repeatedly calls His people to trust Him even when His purposes are unclear. With personal stories and a vivid two‑chair illustration, believers are urged to embrace a daily, practical faith that responds to Jesus’ quiet assurance: “You can trust Me on this.

When you hear "the last days," what comes to mind? Zombies? Nuclear war? The mark of the beast? Here's something that might surprise you: according to Scripture, the last days began 2,000 years ago with the coming of Christ—and we're living in them right now. But the danger Paul warns Timothy about in 2 Timothy 3 isn't an alien invasion or global catastrophe. It's something far closer to home: wicked people who have infiltrated the church itself. This message unpacks Paul's devastating list of vices—from lovers of self to lovers of pleasure—and reveals why these traits are so dangerous precisely because they hide behind a "form of godliness." You'll discover why the greatest threat to your faith isn't external persecution but internal corruption, how false teachers use religion to satisfy their own lusts, and what Paul means when he says to "avoid such people." If you want to be prepared for these times, this is where to start.