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God calls church leaders. Paul refers to the church leader as an “overseer”.(in another passage (Titus 1:5-7) he used the term “elder”)Note: Most interpreters agree that both words refer to the same position. “overseer” – Indicates the oversight duties of the position. “elder” – Refers to personal dignity and maturity. 1 Timothy 5:17:– Apparently … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE:Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.(1 Peter 5:8) MEDITATION:If you were walking through a jungle infested with ravenous lions, would you be careful to look where you walked?Would you be serious about being wary of the possible dangers? We … Continue reading
Pray For Everyone – Paul wrote letters to churches, but he also wrote letters to two individuals (Timothy & Titus). – Timothy was given charge of the church at Ephesus. – Titus was to oversee the churches in Crete. The churches needed trustworthy leaders who were beyond reproach. – False teachers were showing up everywhere … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE(S):The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(Proverbs 12:18) My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this:Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.(James 1:19) Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,but only what is … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE:“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people,especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”(Galatians 6:10) MEDITATION:Whenever we think about using our spiritual gifts to serve the Lord,we might envision doing something that is profoundand noticed by a large number of folks.Some may think, “If God wants me … Continue reading
God Gives Strength (1 Timothy 1:12-20) Paul probably wrote to Timothy soon after arriving in Macedonia. The church at Ephesus had problems and apparently Paul couldn’t stay to address the problems, so he left Timothy as his representative. He is writing to give him additional instructions about supervising the churches in the area of Ephesus. … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE:“The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one whohears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.”(Revelation 22:17) MEDITATION:God chose the analogy of a wedding to describe the moment when we become one with the … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. (James 5:7) MEDITATION: We can all testify that sometimes the things we look forward to the most, seem to take the longest … Continue reading
Serving with Faith (Acts 20:17-28, 36-38) ACTS 20 VERSE 17: Paul was on his 3rd missionary journey. – He was re-visiting the churches he had started in Asia Minor and Greece. – Throughout Greece, he collected an offering for the suffering church in Jerusalem (1 Corinthians 16:1-4). – He was on his way to … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. (2 Thessalonians 1:3) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about thanking God for others? I don’t mean just being thankful … Continue reading
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