Retain & Guard

Jan 20, 2026 • Paula Thorp

We live in a world saturated with messages, philosophies, and endless information. While much of it shapes how we think, are we holding on to what is true? In session three, we see how the enemy seeks to draw us away from sound doctrine in subtle ways, but Scripture calls us to reject worldly wisdom and instead carefully retain and guard the truth entrusted to us.

Verses Used:

2 Timothy 3:16

Deuteronomy 11:18

Psalm 1:2

Proverbs 4:23

1 Corinthians 16:13

Colossians 3:16

Discussion Questions:

How can we know what sound doctrine is?

The world/enemy is constantly throwing information to retain. What are some of these things? What should we retain instead?

Why does Paul tell us we must guard the Word that has been entrusted to us? What does it look like to do this?

If we hold fast the faithful word, what two things does Titus 1:9 say we will be able to do? Do you feel comfortable doing one more than the other? Why? How can you be equipped to do both?

Onesiphorus eagerly sought Paul out and refreshed his spirit while he was in prison. How can we do this for those around us, and why is this important to do?

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