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A Study Through 1 Timothy
Spiritual Principles for Employees and Employers in an Entitlement Age (1 Timothy 6)
Click on this link for translations of this devotion, Scripture reading - 1 Timothy 6 https://youtu.be/OKO2QdlWvDo Our brief study of Paul’s 1st Epistle to Timothy concludes with today’s Scripture reading. Readers will notice Paul continues a broad sweep of issues...
The Calling and Passion of a Minister (1 Timothy 4; 1 Timothy 5)
Click on this link for translations of this devotional. Scripture reading - 1 Timothy 4; 1 Timothy 5 https://youtu.be/gIzlDRBMwtE The passage assigned for today’s Scripture reading is prophetic (4:1-5), convicting (4:6-16), and voluminous in practical instruction for...
Women in the Church, and God’s Blueprint for Church Leadership (1 Timothy 2-3)
Click on this link for translations of today’s devotional. Scripture reading – 1 Timothy 3 1 Timothy 3 addresses two ministering offices of the church. The office of the bishop defines the function and qualifications of a pastor as overseer of a local congregation of...
The Law and Commandments: Love ‘em or Leave ‘em? (1 Timothy 1; 1 Timothy 2)
Click on this link for translations of this devotional. Scripture reading - 1 Timothy 1; 1 Timothy 2 Having introduced Paul’s 1st Epistle to Timothy in a prior devotion, we begin with his charge to the young preacher. Paul wrote, “Now the end of the commandment is...
An Introduction to the First Epistle of Paul to Timothy (1 Timothy 1; 1 Timothy 2)
Click on this link for translations of this devotional. Scripture reading - 1 Timothy 1; 1 Timothy 2 https://youtu.be/ZgOiB4XUbB0 A personal note: Of all Paul’s epistles, his first letter to Timothy is my favorite. As a young man, I found the apostle’s counsel to his...
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A Stingy Soul and A Virtuous Woman (Proverbs 11; Proverbs 12)
Scripture reading - Proverbs 11; Proverbs 12 Click on this link for translations of today's Bible study. We continue our chronological study of the Scriptures in search of “Uncommon Common Sense” in the Book of Proverbs. While time and space limit the scope of...
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Sleepless Nights? I’ve Got the Answer! (Psalm 148; Psalm 149)
Scripture reading – Psalm 148; Psalm 149 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. We are nearing the end of our chronological study of the Book of Psalms. Today’s Scripture reading consists of two Psalms (Psalm 148 and 149). Both psalms follow the...
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Sleepless Nights? I’ve Got the Answer! (Psalm 148; Psalm 149)
Scripture reading – Psalm 148; Psalm 149 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. We are nearing the end of our chronological study of the Book of Psalms. Today’s Scripture reading consists of two Psalms (Psalm 148 and 149). Both psalms follow the...