{"id":6458,"date":"2023-08-23T21:20:14","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T02:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=6458"},"modified":"2024-10-07T20:35:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T01:35:54","slug":"2023-fall-essc-spiritualgrowth-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/2023-fall-essc-spiritualgrowth-1\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>\u8b93\u6211\u5011\u4e00\u8d77\u9748\u6027\u9577\u9032 (4)<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6458\" class=\"elementor elementor-6458\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-65d3d721 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"65d3d721\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ac8a8bd\" data-id=\"ac8a8bd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ec618b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"3ec618b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"trp_language_switcher_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"trp-language-switcher trp-language-switcher-container\" data-no-translation >\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-current-language\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-language\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\"  title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6458#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"English\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/en_US.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"en_US\" title=\"English\"> English        <\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6458#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587        <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n        \/\/ need to have the same with set from JS on both divs. Otherwise it can push stuff around in HTML\n        var trp_ls_shortcodes = document.querySelectorAll('.trp_language_switcher_shortcode .trp-language-switcher');\n        if ( trp_ls_shortcodes.length > 0) {\n            \/\/ get the last language switcher added\n            var trp_el = trp_ls_shortcodes[trp_ls_shortcodes.length - 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This is a reminder for us all to stay vigilant, rooted in faith, and continuously grow in our spiritual journey.<\/p><p>As we navigate a world filled with complexities and challenges, it&#8217;s crucial to stay alert and guard against false teachings (Matthew 24:24; 2 Peter 2:1). We invite you to immerse yourself in our enriching resources, such as the enlightening series &#8216;Be Rooted in Christ,&#8217; which encourages us to anchor our faith in God and His teachings.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/be-rooted-in-christ-part-1\/\">Be Rooted In Christ (Part 1)<\/a><\/p><p>Bible study is another critical aspect of our faith journey. It&#8217;s through understanding the Scriptures that we draw closer to God and His wisdom. Explore our comprehensive guide, &#8216;How to Study the Bible,&#8217; to enhance your journey through God&#8217;s Word.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/suggestions-for-bible-study\/\">How To Study The Bible<\/a><\/p><p>Finally, we cannot underestimate the value of active spiritual cultivation. As we grow in Christ, we bear the fruit of our faith, transforming our prayers and our lives. Dive into <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/be-rooted-in-christ-part-2-grow-in-christ\/\">Be Rooted In Christ (Part 2)<\/a>: Grow in Christ&#8217; to understand the steps towards spiritual growth. Same issue as above.<\/p><p>So, journey with us. Watch, pray, strive for holiness, and live blamelessly. Encourage one another in fellowship and seek God&#8217;s sanctification. Together, we&#8217;ll hold fast to our faith, which is this Devine love until He comes.<\/p><p>I invite you to join us on this journey of faith and for the enrichment of your life by taking the first step in attending our Fall Evangelical Services and Spiritual Convocation (ESSC) from September 14 to 17, 2023 at our church located as follows:<\/p><p><b>4N550 Church Road<br \/><\/b><b>Bensenville,\u00a0<abbr title=\"Illinois\">IL<\/abbr>\u00a060106<br \/><\/b><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/True+Jesus+Church+Chicago\/@41.945266,-87.9536702,18.39z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x880fb39f5fbd433d:0x72d82c41e185bf3e!2s4+S+Church+Rd,+Bensenville,+IL+60106!3b1!8m2!3d41.9448745!4d-87.9534209!3m5!1s0x880fb3a1e4e2dd49:0xd44299b704de1192!8m2!3d41.9453743!4d-87.9533863!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn02z1?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>\u00a0Google Maps<\/b><\/a><\/p><p>For online streaming, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p><p>For regular service hours, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\">click here<\/a>.<b><\/b><\/p><p>Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4853b5d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4853b5d6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-629bc6a5\" data-id=\"629bc6a5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ce1ddc1 elementor-align-center elementor-button-success elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1ce1ddc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Find Spiritual Growth with Us (5) <\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9301de7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9301de7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Spiritual-Growth5-EN-679x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6833\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Spiritual-Growth5-EN-679x1024.jpg 679w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Spiritual-Growth5-EN-199x300.jpg 199w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Spiritual-Growth5-EN-768x1159.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Spiritual-Growth5-EN-1018x1536.jpg 1018w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Spiritual-Growth5-EN-8x12.jpg 8w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Spiritual-Growth5-EN.jpg 1269w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" 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class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Find Spiritual Growth with Us (6) <\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a1d3b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0a1d3b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Spiritual-Growth6-EN-731x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7104\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Spiritual-Growth6-EN-731x1024.jpg 731w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Spiritual-Growth6-EN-214x300.jpg 214w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Spiritual-Growth6-EN-768x1075.jpg 768w, 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class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b> More to come<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1346164a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1346164a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-19d9f6ea\" data-id=\"19d9f6ea\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b105774 elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-inherit 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data-id=\"43c62a4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60c14590 elementor-button-info elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"60c14590\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/physical-wellness\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-bed\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Physical Wellness<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-da02d83\" data-id=\"da02d83\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7a622 elementor-align-center elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1f7a622\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/peace-and-love\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2721\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-3\">Find Spiritual Growth with Us (3)<\/a><\/h4><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-2\">Find Spiritual Growth with Us (2)<\/a><\/h4><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth-1\">Find Spiritual Growth with Us (1)<\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f34cc1e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3f34cc1e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4639faab\" data-id=\"4639faab\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3928a875 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3928a875\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/be-rooted-in-christ-part-1\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Be-Rooted-in-Christ-Pt-1-EN-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6425\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Be-Rooted-in-Christ-Pt-1-EN-1024x683.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Be-Rooted-in-Christ-Pt-1-EN-300x200.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Be-Rooted-in-Christ-Pt-1-EN-768x512.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Be-Rooted-in-Christ-Pt-1-EN-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Be-Rooted-in-Christ-Pt-1-EN-18x12.jpg 18w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Be-Rooted-in-Christ-Pt-1-EN.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b4bb99e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b4bb99e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This article underlines the need for solid faith to navigate life&#8217;s complexities, especially in the tumultuous end-times. It explores challenges from external sources like societal influences and internal struggles such as self-centeredness. The piece emphasizes rooting oneself in God, Jesus Christ, and the truths of the church, guided by the Holy Spirit, fulfilling God&#8217;s plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8b770b0\" data-id=\"8b770b0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58cd9ccf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"58cd9ccf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/be-rooted-in-christ-part-2-grow-in-christ\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Be-Rooted-in-Christ-Pt-2-EN-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6432\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Be-Rooted-in-Christ-Pt-2-EN-1024x683.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Be-Rooted-in-Christ-Pt-2-EN-300x200.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Be-Rooted-in-Christ-Pt-2-EN-768x512.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Be-Rooted-in-Christ-Pt-2-EN-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Be-Rooted-in-Christ-Pt-2-EN-18x12.jpg 18w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Be-Rooted-in-Christ-Pt-2-EN.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12aac6e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12aac6e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This article underscores the importance of active spiritual cultivation for understanding God&#8217;s wisdom. It highlights a holy life, practice of truth, patience, faith in Christ and His Church, and meditation on God&#8217;s Word as key steps. The ultimate sign of spiritual growth, it concludes, is fruitful prayers that move beyond physical needs and personal interests, and actively seek God&#8217;s teachings and love.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6190f2f0\" data-id=\"6190f2f0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35dea6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"35dea6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/suggestions-for-bible-study\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Suggestions-for-Bible-Study-EN-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6442\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Suggestions-for-Bible-Study-EN-1024x683.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Suggestions-for-Bible-Study-EN-300x200.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Suggestions-for-Bible-Study-EN-768x512.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Suggestions-for-Bible-Study-EN-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Suggestions-for-Bible-Study-EN-18x12.jpg 18w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Suggestions-for-Bible-Study-EN.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-278c3675 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"278c3675\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bible study requires careful reading, active notetaking, consistent prayer, and openness to personal change. A deep understanding is achieved through attentive observation of the text, prayerful appeal for Holy Spirit&#8217;s guidance, and a willingness to allow God&#8217;s Word to inspire transformation in our lives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to True Jesus Church, where we journey together towards a deeper understanding of our Savior. This is a reminder for us all to stay vigilant, rooted in faith, and continuously grow in our spiritual journey. 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