Rooted Together

A theme throughout this whole letter, as the tide of unfaithfulness and sin rises, be different and cling to Christ.

Surrounded by a rising tide of sinful people Paul encouraged Timothy to follow Christ in godliness and lay hold of the Scriptures.

Paul uses the language of soldier because it is a reminder that there is a spiritual war going on all around us. Do you go outside with this mindset? So therefore, we should be focused people on the mission of Christ and not given to argumentation over trivial things. Let how your interpersonal relationships be a reflection of the reality of the world around you and point people to Jesus.

Paul writes Timothy from prison in Rome. Paul felt abandoned by his peers due to his imprisonment. But we see that one brother has sought him out and thus brought great joy. There is joy in our Christian fellowship. So go and refresh each other today.

What does it mean to fight the fight of faith. We will see that as Paul charges Timothy to live faithfully, we also charges all members of the church with the same words. Stand you ground and be faithful to you Savior. Thank you for listening! Let me know what God is saying to you by emailing me at rootedtogetherpodcast@gmail.com

What is up with Paul and widows? Give this episode a listen and find out.

This chapter calls us to holy living through training for godliness.

How should we live out our lived in the church? Paul has some clear instructions.

We serve a great God who has provided us a mediator and bring us into fellowship with Him.

Paul charged Timothy to charge certain people not to teach a different doctrine. Let us watch our teaching and the teaching of others as well.

While that exact imagery comes from a great hymn, it captures the attitude of Habakkuk. Though all may fail around Him. His God will not fail and therefore He will rejoice even as judgment hits hard. What was your H.E.A.R.? Thank you for listening. rootedtogetherpodcast@gmail.com

God answers Habakkuk's two complaints with a promise of judgment for all unrighteous people. How then are God's people supposed to live? Find out in this episode. What was your H.E.A.R.? Thank you for listening!

What do you do when God seems far away? Habakkuk felt this very way. Listen as we look in to a prophet voicing a complaint to God and see God's response. It may surprise you. What was your H.E.A.R. for this chapter? Let me know at rootedtogetherpodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening!

God will judge the world, that's a certain. For the wicked it will be a day of wrath. But for those who follow Jesus, that day will be a day of celebration, rejoicing, and joy. Thank you for listening. What was your H.E.A.R. for this chapter? Let me know at rootedtogetherpodcast@gmail.com or on Spotify. As always thank you for listening!

We owe our very selves to the Lord. After all, if we follow Jesus we are God's people. We are thus His holy treasure. Are you holding back any part of yourself from God and thus robbing Him? rootedtogetherpodcast@gmail.com

The priest have failed in their duties to lead the people to God. We are responsible for what teach to those around us. Thank you for listening. What's your H.E.A.R. tell me at: rooted togetherpodcast@gmail.com

Are we really giving God our best, or are we just giving Him the time and effort and obedience we have left over. We see from Malachi, such things matter greatly to God. He wants our very best so that we can, with Him, proclaim He is the great King.

Do you ever feel like you are surrounded by brokenness and darkness? If so, you are not alone. So did Micah. Even though wickedness surrounds us, God is our hope, so look to and wait for Him. He is quick to love and slow to wrath. Turn to the Lord today.

God now brings His indictment. He reminds His people of just some of the great ways He has taken care of His people. So what does the Lord require of His rebellious people. Listen and find out what God is saying to us in Micah 6. Read with me. rootedtogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Though judgment is coming, there is a hope laid out for God's people. He promises a future Shepherd King who will gather His scattered people.

God promises His people that He will come back for them. Even though they are guilty, He has plans for them in His Kingdom. This is good news for us as well. Though we are guilty, God has a plan and a Kingdom.

Micah gives God's proclamation that the people of God are guilty of turning their backs on Him.

Is God's judgment good? Well that depends on who you are and whose you are. For the rebellious person, it seems like bad news. For the follower of Jesus, it is a purifying force. Let us follow the ways of God for His Word is our delight. What is your H.E.A.R.? rootedtogtherpodcast@gmail.com

As we start Micah 1, we are looking into a court case in which God is the judge and Micah is the lawyer. The people of God are on trial and they are guilty. Let us be reminded how much God takes our sin seriously. And let us be reminded that God is patient and long-suffering.

As we conclude Joel, God promises that justice will roll down. This chapter is all about God dealing out justice on the nations who have acted wickedly. It is a glimpse at the character of God. He roars and the earth quakes! His people do not fear, but run to God as a shelter. What was your H.E.A.R. for this chapter? rootedtogetherpodcast@gmail.com