09/02/2026
Metrolina Christian Center
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Wednesday Night Bible Study
Series For the month of August 2026, is Harvest…!
08-26-2026
Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8 (9-17)
Additional Text is below in the PS Block!
Divine Point: “Becoming a Holy Hinderer”
PS: Five-Week Divine Point Series
“STAND! Becoming God’s Hinderers in an Age of Falling Away”
Theme Scripture (KJV):
“Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, that ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.”
2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 KJV
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”
Ephesians 6:10
Series Objective:
To prepare believers to stand firmly upon God’s unchanging truth, resist deception, live holy lives, and remain ready for the return of Jesus Christ.
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Week One
“Fixed Truths in a Changing World”
Primary Text
John 17:17
Supporting Scriptures
Hebrews 13:8
Psalm 119:89
Isaiah 40:8
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Big Idea
Everything around us changes, but God’s Word never changes.
Major Points
I. Truth Is Established by God
Truth isn’t created by culture.
Truth isn’t determined by opinion.
Truth is settled in Heaven.
II. Satan Attacks Truth First
Genesis 3
“Yea, hath God said…”
Every deception begins with questioning God’s Word.
III. The Church Must Defend Fixed Truths
Not political truth
Not emotional truth
Biblical Truth
Celebration Moment
“God has not changed His mind!”
Invitation
Will you stand when everyone else compromises?
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Week Two
“The Great Falling Away”
Primary Text
2 Thessalonians 2:1-3
Supporting Texts
1 Timothy 4:1
Matthew 24
Jude 3
Hebrews 3:12
Big Idea
The greatest danger isn’t persecution…
It’s apostasy.
Major Points
I. Falling Away Begins Slowly
Prayer becomes optional.
Bible reading becomes occasional.
Sin becomes acceptable.
II. Deception Loves Comfortable Churches
Where there is no conviction…
there will soon be compromise.
III. Hold Fast
Don’t merely attend church.
Stay anchored in Christ.
Celebration Moment
“I’m not going back!”
“I’m not turning around!”
“I’m staying with Jesus!”
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Week Three
“Moving Into the Inner Sanctum”
Primary Text
Hebrews 10:19-22
Supporting Scriptures
Psalm 91
Exodus 33
Matthew 6:6
James 4:8
Big Idea
Victory belongs to those who live near God.
Major Points
I. Surface Christianity Will Not Survive
Church attendance alone isn’t enough.
II. Prayer Changes Position
Don’t just pray.
Pray until you enter God’s presence.
III. God’s Presence Produces Discernment
When you’re close to God…
you recognize lies quickly.
Exhortation Moment
“Pray until Heaven answers!”
“Pray until the devil backs up!”
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Week Four
“Becoming a Holy Hinderer”
Primary Text
2 Thessalonians 2:6-7
Supporting Scriptures
Ephesians 6
James 4:7
1 Peter 5:8
Isaiah 59:19
Big Idea
The Church is God’s restraining force in the earth.
Major Points
I. We Resist Evil
Not through anger.
Through righteousness.
II. Draw the Line
Holiness has boundaries.
Families need boundaries.
Churches need boundaries.
Believers need boundaries.
III. Tell the Devil NO
You cannot have my home.
You cannot have my children.
You cannot have my mind.
You cannot have my church.
Celebration
Tell somebody:
“I’m still standing!”
“I’m still resisting!”
“I’m still hindering!”
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Week Five
“Ready for the Rapture”
Primary Text
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Supporting Scriptures
Titus 2:13
Matthew 25
Revelation 22:12
John 14:1-3
Big Idea
Everything we own can disappear…
Only what is done for Christ lasts forever.
Major Points
I. Earth Is Temporary
Money
Possessions
Status
Buildings
Everything passes away.
II. Grace Still Abounds
Romans 5:20
Where sin abounds…
Grace much more abounds.
There is still hope.
There is still mercy.
There is still salvation.
III. Live Ready
Jesus is coming.
No one knows the hour.
Live every day expecting Him.
Text: Additional Text below in the PS Block
Reference Chapter(s):
2 Thessalonians 2
Ephesians 6
Executive Director
Jimmy H. Bention, Sr., Pastor
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