God is Committed to Our Care
Psalm 121 reminds us that God is very committed to our care, nothing is too big or too small for Him, and He alone is our keeper.
A Lesson From Saul
Saul started off well but ended up in a terrible place because he lost his vision of his smallness and God’s greatness. Signs of vision loss can include compromised obedience, not waiting on God, harshness toward others, and behaving as though the mission is our own.
Fulfill Your Ministry
In II Timothy 4, Paul charges Timothy to remain faithful to his mission by preaching the Word, regardless of how people react. Each of us has a mission that is our unique obligation. Finishing well involves viewing one’s life as a “drink offering” - a complete, faithful sacrifice, and looking forward to the appearing of... Read More
Love Your Bible
I Timothy 3:13-17 shows us that scripture is important for both salvation (pointing to Jesus) and spiritual development (as “God-breathed”instruction). A healthy practice involves reading often, prioritizing quality (reading with purpose and a “needy attitude”) over speed, and making an effort to internalize scripture (memorization and meditation/murmuring).
2 Timothy 3 – Perilous Times
We are living in perilous times. The apostle Paul warns Timothy that the last days bring people who look godly on the outside but are rotten on the inside. They say the right things, lift their hands, and quote scripture, but they deny the power of the Holy Spirit. These are not strangers. They creep... Read More
Pursuing God’s Approval
Approved workers understand that they need to be living out a therefore response to the Gospel (vv 8-10). Approved workers recognize that the way to life is through union in Christ - a union that dies, lives, and endures with Him (vv 11-13). Approved workers avoid the teaching, influence, and behavior of unapproved workers like... Read More
The Strength to be Steadfast
Psalm 68 - God shares His victory and strength with His people. Ephesians 4:7-13 - Jesus shares His victory with the church, and gives it grace and gifts to equip the saints. II Timothy 2:1-7 - We need to lean on Jesus for the strength to be steadfast. Steadfastness looks like: enduring hardship, staying unentangled,... Read More
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