Day 3: On Guard Read 2 Timothy 1:8-14 Memory verse: 2 Tim 1:12b – I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. Context: Why is Paul in chains, and how might that affect Timothy? Paul is in chains because of his commitment to preaching, teaching […]
Read More WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 3: On GuardDay 8: 1 Timothy 6:3–19 — Paul’s Closing Words Reading: Paul’s encouragement and warnings to Timothy Study Questions: 1. Observation: What commands does Paul give Timothy regarding what to flee from and what to pursue? Timothy is told to flee the approach of going for riches, loving money, and using godliness as a means to […]
Read More WIWO: 1 Timothy Day 8 – 1 Timothy 6:3–19 — Paul’s Closing WordsDay 3: 1 Timothy 1:12–20 — Paul’s Testimony and Charge to Timothy Reading: Paul’s personal testimony and instructions to Timothy Study Questions: 1. Observation: How does Paul describe his own transformation and calling? Paul recognises that it took the grace and mercy of God to rescue him from his sins. Indeed, he sees himself as […]
Read More WIWO: 1 Timothy Day 3 – 1:12–20 — Paul’s TestimonyDo not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell, Matthew 10:28 (ESVUK) What Did Jesus Mean? When Jesus speaks of “fearing God,” He employs the Hebrew concept of yirah – a reverent awe that encompasses both holy respect and loving […]
Read More OTKC 26: Fear God, Not ManProclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Matthew 10:7 (ESVUK) What Did Jesus Mean? With this command, Jesus summons His disciples to announce God’s royal rule breaking into the present through His own person and work. The “kingdom of heaven” is not merely a place we go when we die; […]
Read More OTKC 24: Preach the Kingdom of HeavenKey Episode Scripture: Luke 24 and Acts 1-2 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awecame upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing […]
Read More For 40 Days – Day 40: I Send You: ConsequencesKey Episode Scripture: Luke 24 and Acts 1-2 Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified. (Acts 2:36 ESVUK) Death was defeated, just like He said. Sins are forgiven, just like He said. He’s seated with His Father, just like He said. […]
Read More For 40 Days – Day 39: I Send You: ConclusionsKey Episode Scripture: Luke 24 and Acts 1-2 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. (Acts 1:8 ESVUK) The Father desired a family. The Son was sent to establish the brethren. The Spirit was […]
Read More For 40 Days – Day 38: I Send You: ConceptsKey Episode Scripture: Luke 24 and Acts 1-2 Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. (Luke 24:46-48 ESVUK) Good news: He is not dead – He is risen. […]
Read More For 40 Days – Day 37: I Send You: ContentKey Episode Scripture: Luke 24 and Acts 1-2 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. (Luke 24:1 ESVUK) It’s a new day. It’s a new week. It’s a new chapter in God’s mission. This new chapter starts with events that marvel […]
Read More For 40 Days – Day 36: I Send You: Context
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