The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 1 Timothy 4:1 Read 1 Timothy 4. Then reread the first five verses. Who fell away from the faith and the false doctrine they profess? Ask the who, what, where, when, why, and how questions. For example, For whom do they pay attention? To what kind of doctrine do you pay attention? Is there any new strange doctrine that Paul points out that is happening in the church? The Christian faith was preached, accepted, and lived out in a world where many ideas threatened…
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Qualified Leaders Respected For Seven Reasons
Now an overseer must be above reproach. . . 1 Timothy 3:2 Do you want to be a good example of representing Christ? Here are a few examples of a respected leader. A church leader must be married to one wife. This isn’t saying that you have to be married, just if you choose to be married, have one spouse, no others. Married people need to be faithful to one another. Church leaders should be of showing the appearance of faithfulness – in following Christ. A church leader should be gentle. When a leader has to correct someone who falls into error, the church leader…
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Women And The Church: Part 2
Reread 1 Timothy 2:8-15. Also, keep in mind his purpose, as he stated in 1 Timothy 3: 14,15. Now make a list of what a woman should do, what she is not allowed to do, and why. Where is this pattern of behavior to be implemented? Keep everything in context, don’t jump to conclusions or opinions. Was Paul against women being in ministry? What are some biblical examples of women in ministry? In your culture, how do women show submission to their husbands? Who are some women in ministry that Paul commended? Why does Paul emphasize that sin came through Adam in Romans 5:12-20…
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What Is Truth: Part 3
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our hope, To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Timothy 1:1-2 Do you remember Paul’s purpose of 1 Timothy? Reread 1 Timothy 1:3 and also look at 3:14, 15 if you can write the purpose in the margin of your bible or a notebook. Let’s also put the date in. A.D. 65. Read chapters 4-6 of this book to familiarize yourself with the rest of the book. Now let’s go back and focus…
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What Is Truth? Part 1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is our hope; 1 Timothy 1:1 What is truth? Do you struggle with know what is true and what isn’t? We are going to spend the next five weeks in the book of First Timothy. You will need paper, pens/colored pencils, and a Bible you don’t mind writing in for this series of devotions. What do you know about this book? Who is the author of this book, and who is it to? Today we will spend time determining the context of 1 Timothy Chapters 1-3. …
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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…
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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…
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The Way, The Truth, The Life
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14:6 Jesus is the way. The only way to God the Father. Jesus is the only perfect sacrifice that paid for all sin. Jesus paid the full price of our offenses toward God. He opened the WAY for a renewed relationship with God. Jesus provides the only way of spiritual darkness, lostness, and slavery to sin. Jesus is the truth. His truth is absolute. Jesus’ life is truth. His message is truth. This truth is total, definite, unconditional, unchanging, and conclusive. Its truth…
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The Value of Faith
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7 Do you ever question why God uses the people that He uses? Sometimes it is just the fact that God is the unexplainable choice of servants. We may never know the whys to our questions. One thing for sure is that God has a lot of grace. Something that all of us believers could work on giving to others more often. Read…
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Persevering Impact
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Do you ever have passion for people who are on a journey for the first time in Christ? Have you invested in them and found how hard it can be? However, through this, have you persevered and was faithful to God? I will be honest! Following God is not easy; being obedient to God and His ways is not easy. Now let me encourage you with this though, God is so so good! He is not leaving us when He is asking us to…