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Walk in Wisdom #79: Are We Led By the Spirit of God?

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 79 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 79, released October 20, 2025, contains:

  • QA: Are We Led By the Spirit of God? - John T Polk II
  • Enoch: Patriarchal Prophet of Faith Free bonus article - John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Loving God, Loving Each Other - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes from Charlie Kirk, George Washington, and Voddie Baucham, Jr about happiness, education and self discipline

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Was Jesus a Socialist?

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 78 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 78, released October 13, 2025, contains:

  • QA: Was Jesus a Socialist? - John T Polk II
  • Jesus Christ vs. Karl Marx Free bonus article - John T Polk II
  • Can You Say, “Jesus Christ, My Lord”? - End Sterchi
  • Old Versus New System of Sacrifice - Donnie Barnes chart
  • Salted Speech - quotes about attitude and discipline

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There Is NO “Season”, Jesus Is “The Reason”

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: https://www.indherald.com/p/words-of-wisdom. This week’s contribution is There Is NO “Season” Because Jesus Is “The Reason” from June 5, 2025. 

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Words of Wisdom June 24 - July 5, 2024

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com/ FM 101.3 after the 12 noon news and after the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. This week’s lessons are:

    - 6/24/2024 - Pluto Points to God          
    - 6/25/2024 - Doctrine By the People     
    - 6/26/2024 - Bible Over False Prophets   
    - 6/27/2024 - Escaping Immorality          
    - 6/28/2024 - The Holy Spirit or the Written Word?  

    - 7/1/2024 - Tragic Events and Innocent People       
    - 7/2/2024 - Church of Love                                   
    - 7/3/2024 - The Church of Your Choice        
    - 7/4/2024 - Freedom to Obey Christ  
    - 7/5/2024 - The Cost of Liberty   

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Christmas in July

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com/ FM 101.3 after the 12 noon news and after the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. Lessons available from December 2023 are:

    - 12/11/2023 - Be Merry Without Alcohol    
    - 12/12/2023 - Profane Pleas                           
    - 12/13/2023 - Getting Jesus Right: No Mass   
    - 12/14/2023 - Jesus More Than Meets the Eye   
    - 12/15/2023 - Christ Or Christmas?     

    - 12/18/2023 - What Peace Did Jesus Bring?   
    - 12/19/2023 - No Seasonal Goodwill     
    - 12/20/2023 - Who Has Seen Jesus?  
    - 12/21/2023 - How God Delivers         
    - 12/22/2023 - Apollo 8 Tribute to God  

    - 12/25/2023 - Christmas Day Peace  
    - 12/26/2023 - Christian Living            
    - 12/27/2023 - The First Day of the Week 
    - 12/28/2023 - Labels Are Not Arguments 
    - 12/29/2023 - Insane New Year               

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Walk in Wisdom, Edition 9 is Available

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 9 is now available. Look for it on my NEW Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 9, released June 17, 2024, contains:

  • Restoring the Restoration Movement - John T Polk II
  • Actions Without Authorization - Edd Sterchi
  • Salted Speech - quotes from anonymous on truth

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Stand Up For Motherhood

In honour of wives and mothers, Ron Bartanen's Stand Up For Motherhood is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" on Publications from Guest Authors.

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QA: Why do we have to attend church services?

My QA: Why do we have to attend church services? from December 3, 2023, is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" in Questions Answered.

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Jeroboam's Church Slides Available

My slides Jeroboam's Church, taken from 1 Kings 12:25-33 and delivered October 8, 2023, is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" on the Sermon PowerPoints page.

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Donnie Barnes Charts Now Available

I have added more of Donnie Barnes' charts to my page dedicated to preserving and spreading his talented single page charts:

  • Bible Statements on Marriage
  • Declared Son of God
  • Facts to Know About Christ
  • New Things in the New Testament
  • Spiritual Growth
  • The New Testament Church

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QA: If the Holy Spirit dwells in us, why do we need to go to church and Bible classes?

Throw Back Thursday: My QA: If the Holy Spirit dwells in us, why do we need to go to church and Bible classes? from 8/25/2019 is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" on the Questions Answered page.

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Words of Wisdom Radio November 6 - 17, 2023

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com/ FM 101.3 after the 12 noon news and after the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. Two week’s lessons from November 2023 are:

    - 11/6/2023 - Who Is a Christian? Part 2
    - 11/7/2023 - Who Is a Christian? Part 3 
    - 11/8/2023 - Who Is a Christian? Part 4 
    - 11/9/2023 - The Lord’s Church Are the Lord’s Saved   
    - 11/10/2023 - What Is Discrimination? Part 5 

    - 11/13/2023 - The Doctrine and Baptism 
    - 11/14/2023 - Signs of the End, Part 1   
    - 11/15/2023 - Signs of the End, Part 2  
    - 11/16/2023 - Signs of the End, Part 3  
    - 11/17/2023 - False Teachers Suppose Their Doctrine   

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QA: Why Can't All Wars Stop? and Where Is God Amid the Chaos?

My QA: Why can't all wars stop? and QA: Where is God when there is so much chaos? are now available in Questions Answered.

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Psalm 14: Commentary Available

My commentary on Psalm 14: The Fool Says, "There Is No God," is available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Devotions from Psalms.

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God's Word, Part 2

My sermon slides for God's Word, Part 2, focused on 2 Timothy 3:14-17 and preached July 23, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: Why Do People Need to Remember 9/11?

My QA: Why do people remember 9/11? from September 10, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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God's Word, Part 1

My sermon slides for God's Word, Part 1, based on 2 Timothy 3:10-17 and delivered July 16, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Psalm 119:145-152 Commentary Available

My commentary for Psalm 119:145-152 Qoph - I Rise Before the Dawn and Cry For Help is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Back to School

My sermon slides Back to SchoolActs 19:1-10 and delivered August 13, 2023, are now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints

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Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil?

My article, Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil, based around 2 Timothy 2:14-26, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Bible Articles. It is also available in Misunderstood Scriptures.

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