Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, exhortation, and teaching. 1 Timothy 4:13 We have been learning about Timothy is to be an example of sound discipline to the congregation. What is the instruction Paul gives Timothy in verse 13? The church service is to include the public reading of Scripture. Scripture is powerful. It changes people’s lives and brings them out of darkness into the light. Let’s look at an example of the power of the Scripture. Then we will know why not neglect the public reading of Scripture. Read Nehemiah 8:1-12. What are the events that are happening in…
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Faithful Leaders
Everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if received with thanksgiving because the word of God and prayer consecrate it. 1 Timothy 4:1-5 What are some characteristics of false teachers? False teachers are “hypocritical liars.” What they teach doesn’t match what they practice. Believers must not believe every person that carries a bible. The Bible is true, but even Satan quotes the Bible. We must search and know scripture to be able to identify false teachers. False teachers have seared consciences. When one has a seared conscience, they have no feeling of right or wrong, just as scorched flesh has no…
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Prayer Time
Our Father in heaven, Your name is honored as holy. Your kingdom come. Your Will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.] Let’s take some time and focus on prayer. Look up these verses and glean from them. Prayer! It’s a conversation with God. Do you struggle with praying? Is it intimidating to you to pray to God? Is there a right way to…
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Conduct During Worship
Today, read 1 Corinthians 14: 26-40. This is a passage of Scripture that discusses order in public worship. What are the restrictions Paul places on the worship service? What does Paul say concerning the use of the tongue in the worship service, prophecy in the worship service, and women speaking in church? Remember, we are focusing on the role of women in the church. Now reread 1 Timothy 2:8-15. Is Paul saying that women cannot teach in the church building? Is He saying that women can’t teach at all? What about Sunday School? Is a woman never allowed to teach her husband? What about other…
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Prayer In Church
I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing (1 Timothy 2:8). What does Paul want to take place in the church? Prayer. Let’s read again 1 Timothy 2:1-8. Are there any new insights that you see about Christ and God? In your version of the bible, are there the words, “God our savior?” Did you notice that? This is not a title we often think about for God. It is used six times in the Old Testament and seven times in the New Testament. It is used in 1 Timothy 1:1; 2:3; and 4:10. Let’s move along. Today read 1 Timothy 2:8-15. …
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Prayer
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone – 1 Timothy 2:1 In chapter one, Paul began his letter on the topic of false teachers. In chapter 2, he is giving instructions on prayer and worship. In verse one of chapter 2, he uses the word urge, which ties his thoughts from chapter one to chapter 2. What is the connection? Paul’s concern about the false teachers to his call for prayer and worship is God wants everyone to be saved, even false teachers. Praying for others helps us to discern teachers and even transform them. God doesn’t…
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Prayer Time
Our Father in heaven, Your name is honored as holy. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.] Let’s take some time and focus on prayer. Look up these verses and glean from them. Prayer! It’s a conversation with God. Do you struggle with praying? Is it intimidating to you to pray to God? Is there a right way to…
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Truth
We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. We also know that law is made not for the righteous but lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers – and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me. 1 Timothy 1:8-11 Today reread chapter 1 and Galatians 3:23-29. In your notebook, write down everything that you learn about Jesus Christ. Pay…
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What Is Truth: Part 2
Did you find the purpose of Paul’s letter? If you didn’t, it’s ok. We will continue to look for the answers in a few days. Paul was Timothy’s mentor. They first met in Lystra, in modern Turkey, where Paul healed a disabled person (a cripple). Paul was stoned because he wouldn’t let them worship him as a Greek god, Hermes. Read Acts 14:8-20. Maybe this is where Paul and Timothy first met. It doesn’t really tell us, though. Paul asked Timothy to go with him on his second missionary trip. Read Acts 16: 1-3. Timothy’s father was Greek, and his mother was Jewish. 2 Timothy…
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Reflection Day
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 Today is Reflection Day! I love reflection day. It’s a time for me to go back and reflect on what God has spoken to me about. It gives me time to pray and seek God about what he wants to change in my life. It gives me time to make a game plan of putting action to what God is telling me and asking of me. Reflection Day gives me a slower pace to grasp what God is telling me. It gives me more time to…