Mandarin Baptist Church

Grace is the means and the lens through which you accurately understand and interpret life   * Our venture through 2 Timothy has been significant. We have studied Paul’s last words and those words have studied us.  What is one truth that you read in this letter that was new to you?  How is one way that your thinking has shifted as you made your way through 2 Timothy?  In what specific way are you...

Last Words (11) Scripture: 2 Timothy 4.16-18 Everyone needs a Paul and everyone needs a Timothy.  1- Read. Think. Pray. Live .  Open your journal and ponder one chapter of 2 Timothy each day this week. Consider how what you experienced through reading, thinking and in prayer, and how that might compel you to live differently today. What new practices that you should consider? How does this impact...

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4.6-8 Everyone needs a Paul and everyone needs a Timothy.  1- As a faith family, we are learning and practicing the discipline of Spiritual Reading (Read. Think. Pray. Live) This week, read one chapter of 2 Timothy each day and PRAY the Scripture. Talk with God about what you are learning , thanking Him for the truth of this letter, asking Him questions, inviting Him transform...

Last Words 2 Timothy 3:10-17 1- There is a transformative power found in the truths of God’s Word. Our hope is to practice in ‘spiritual reading’ that truth may grow us into the image of Christ. You have read 2 Timothy. You have opened a journal and given thought. This week, we will pray  the words of 2 Timothy. Talk with God about what you are learning, thanking Him for the truth of this letter,...

Last Words (9) Scripture: 2 Timothy 3.16 - 4.5 If everyone needs a Paul, one who mentors and guides; models and mirrors Jesus. Then, who is your Paul?  Because everyone needs a Timothy, one who you mentor and guide; model and mirror Jesus. Who is your Timothy? ** What if you could know the way to every good work that God has for you?  2 Timothy 3.16-17 seems to promise that you do have this way wi...

1) Read and Think… Read one chapter of 2 Timothy each day. Open a journal and Think… Ponder… Meditate. Turn the words over in your heart and mind. Consider the abundance of truth in each chapter. Write insights, truth about God, truth about yourself, needed change, and hopes as you allow the Scripture to form Christ within. 2) When you read 2 Timothy 2:14-26, what are some hard truths you hear? Wh...

Scripture: 2 Timothy Scripture to Remember: 2 Timothy 3.1-9; Psalm 15 But know this: Hard days will come….  - 2 Timothy 3.1      In these hard days, every one of us needs a Paul! 1- Who is one of your ‘heroes’? Talk about what makes this person a ‘hero’?  Why are ‘heroes’ important?  If it’s true that everyone needs a Paul (and it is true), how would you describe a spiritual hero.. one who shows y...

Scripture: 2 Timothy Scripture to Remember: 2 Timothy 1.13 - 18 Everyone needs a Paul. One who speaks life and leads you toward maturity.  Everyone needs a Timothy. One in which you invest life and lead toward maturity.  1- Read & Think…. For the next three weeks, Read one chapter of 2 Timothy each day. Open a journal and Think… Ponder… Meditate. Turn the words over in your mind and heart; con...

Scripture: 2 Timothy Scripture to Remember: 2 Timothy 2.1-13 Everyone needs a Paul, who guides you in the mysteries of God’s grace and goodness.  Everyone needs a Timothy, to whom you pass on the mysteries of His grace. 1- Read & Think …. Read one chapter of 2 Timothy each day. Open a journal and Think… Ponder… Meditate. Turn the words over in your heart and mind. Consider the abundance of tru...

Scripture: 2 Timothy Scripture to Remember: 2 Timothy 1.8-12 Every one needs a Paul and, everyone needs a Timothy 1- Read 2 Timothy this week. Read it through at least three times. Reading invites into His story and to feel at home in God’s economy.  2- How might you ‘remember’ the gospel on a daily basis?  What do you learn, from verses 8-12 about faithful endurance in the gospel? Open your journ...

Everyone needs a Paul; Everyone needs a Timothy.

Scripture: 2 Timothy Scripture to Remember: 2 Timothy 1.1-2 Every person needs a Paul; Every person needs a Timothy 1- Share or post online one truth that sparked life in your soul as we worshipped and then studied 2 Timothy 1.1-2.  There is so much that is good in this passage. So much that is remarkable. What is ONE thing that struck you? 2- Paul. Every word matters in Scripture. ‘Paul’ is the o...

Scripture: Ephesians 1.3 - 19 Scripture to Remember: Ephesians 1.17-19 For this reason, I kneel before the Father. - Ephesians 3.14 In the prison prayers of Paul, we discover the blessings that Paul wanted followers of Christ to enjoy. In none of these prayers does Paul request material possessions. His prayers are for spiritual wisdom and the Christ-centered character for those that follow Him. ...

Scripture: Philippians 1.4-11 Scripture to Remember: Philippians 1.9-11 For this reason, I kneel before the Father. - Ephesians 3.14 The church of Philippi was forged through prayer and initiated by the supernatural work of God in Christ. The Spirit of God connected hearts, continents, circumstances, spiritual hunger and a heart to know our Rescuing Redeemer. At great cost, God connected Paul as a...