Pray for all People. 1 Timothy 2:1-2.First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, For kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. Dear Holy Nation, Paul now shifts gears and talks […]
Hold Fast to the Faith. 1 Timothy 1:18-20.This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, Among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I […]
Example of God’s Patience. 1 Timothy 1:15-17.The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who […]
Recipient of Mercy 1 Timothy 1:12-14.I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, Though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, And the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with […]
Understanding the Law. 1 Timothy 1:8-11.Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, The sexually immoral, […]
Empty Talk. 1 Timothy 1:5-7.The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, Desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they […]
Stay Put.1 Timothy 1:3-4.As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, Nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith. Dear Strangers and Aliens […]
Affiliation. 1 Timothy 1:1-2Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope. To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Dear Labourers in God’s Harvest, We begin our meditations today in Paul’s first letter to […]
Exclude the Disobedient. 2 Thessalonians 3:13-15As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good. If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed. Do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as […]
Earn your Keep. 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12.For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work but busybodies. Now, such persons, we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus […]