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"Watch Yourselves" - based on 2 John 8. Number 9 in the series: THAT YOU MAY KNOW - Living with Assurance, Truth and Love
Presented by Bob Bennett for the Sunday morning Central Tabernacle Church message (Feb 1, 2026). Wednesday night's Bible Study (Jan 28, 2026) can be viewed at youtu.be/YDYSpfS8sgA
Please download and print out the accompanying handout to take notes while watching: drive.google.com/file/d/1oeZcR28hdOGnYj29m-3_bl_1TdiXhai0/view?usp=sharing
(Print with settings: FIT, Both Sides - Flip on Short Edge)
or copy the following, paste into a word processor, and print out to take notes and for reflection:
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THAT YOU MAY KNOW – LIVING WITH ASSURANCE, TRUTH, AND LOVE
Part 9 – Watch Yourselves
Text: 2 John 8 NKJV
“Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward.”
1. The Serious Call
“Look to yourselves…”
Why would God tell believers to "look to yourselves"?
Where am I more likely to drift: in belief, in obedience, or in love?
Notes:
2. What Is At Stake
“… that we do not lose those things we worked for…”
What can be lost according to Scripture?
(Not salvation, but fruit, progress, reward.)
What has God already built in my life that I do not want to lose?
Notes:
3. God’s Desire For Us
“… but that we may receive a full reward.”
How does the Bible describe reward for faithfulness?
What encourages me most about this truth?
Notes:
4. Deceivers And Drift
Read 2 John 7.
How can false teaching or distorted “love” language affect my walk?
Where do I need to be more alert in what I watch, read, or share?
Notes:
5. What “Watch Yourselves” Looks Like
a. Watch your doctrine
Am I staying clear about who Jesus is and how we are saved?
b. Watch your love
Am I holding truth and love together, or drifting toward one ditch?
c. Watch your walk
Are there habits or attitudes I am excusing that God is exposing?
Notes:
6. Quiet Examples Of Faithfulness
Jehoiada, Epaphras, and others in Scripture overcame in quiet, steady ways.
Where might God be calling me to simple, steady faithfulness right now?
Notes:
7. A Word To My Heart Today
Circle or star what fits you most today:
Weary but still believing
A bit drifted and needing to come back
New in the faith and laying foundations
Unsure where I stand with God
What is one thing the Lord is saying to me through this message?
8. My Next Step This Week
Before the Lord, write one specific step of obedience, correction, or encouragement you will take in response to 2 John 8.
This week, by God’s grace, I will:
A simple daily prayer this week:
“Lord, help me watch my heart.
Keep me in Your truth.
Keep my love warm.
Do not let me lose what You have worked in me.
Help me live for a full reward.”
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Central Tabernacle - February 1, 2026 Message - "Watch Yourselves"
"Watch Yourselves" - based on 2 John 8. Number 9 in the series: THAT YOU MAY KNOW - Living with Assurance, Truth and Love
Presented by Bob Bennett for the Sunday morning Central Tabernacle Church message (Feb 1, 2026). Wednesday night's Bible Study (Jan 28, 2026) can be viewed at youtu.be/YDYSpfS8sgA
Please download and print out the accompanying handout to take notes while watching: drive.google.com/file/d/1oeZcR28hdOGnYj29m-3_bl_1TdiXhai0/view?usp=sharing
(Print with settings: FIT, Both Sides - Flip on Short Edge)
or copy the following, paste into a word processor, and print out to take notes and for reflection:
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THAT YOU MAY KNOW – LIVING WITH ASSURANCE, TRUTH, AND LOVE
Part 9 – Watch Yourselves
Text: 2 John 8 NKJV
“Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward.”
1. The Serious Call
“Look to yourselves…”
Why would God tell believers to "look to yourselves"?
Where am I more likely to drift: in belief, in obedience, or in love?
Notes:
2. What Is At Stake
“… that we do not lose those things we worked for…”
What can be lost according to Scripture?
(Not salvation, but fruit, progress, reward.)
What has God already built in my life that I do not want to lose?
Notes:
3. God’s Desire For Us
“… but that we may receive a full reward.”
How does the Bible describe reward for faithfulness?
What encourages me most about this truth?
Notes:
4. Deceivers And Drift
Read 2 John 7.
How can false teaching or distorted “love” language affect my walk?
Where do I need to be more alert in what I watch, read, or share?
Notes:
5. What “Watch Yourselves” Looks Like
a. Watch your doctrine
Am I staying clear about who Jesus is and how we are saved?
b. Watch your love
Am I holding truth and love together, or drifting toward one ditch?
c. Watch your walk
Are there habits or attitudes I am excusing that God is exposing?
Notes:
6. Quiet Examples Of Faithfulness
Jehoiada, Epaphras, and others in Scripture overcame in quiet, steady ways.
Where might God be calling me to simple, steady faithfulness right now?
Notes:
7. A Word To My Heart Today
Circle or star what fits you most today:
Weary but still believing
A bit drifted and needing to come back
New in the faith and laying foundations
Unsure where I stand with God
What is one thing the Lord is saying to me through this message?
8. My Next Step This Week
Before the Lord, write one specific step of obedience, correction, or encouragement you will take in response to 2 John 8.
This week, by God’s grace, I will:
A simple daily prayer this week:
“Lord, help me watch my heart.
Keep me in Your truth.
Keep my love warm.
Do not let me lose what You have worked in me.
Help me live for a full reward.”
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Central Tabernacle - February 1, 2026 Message - "Watch Yourselves"
