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1 Timothy 5:17-22 - More on Elders 08.03.2024 6:14 ↓

Timothy receives more instructions regarding elders within the church.

1 Timothy 5:9-16 - Widows pt. 2 06.03.2024 5:34 ↓

Paul gives Timothy some guidelines on how and when the church should support widows.

1 Timothy 5:1-8- Widows pt. 1 04.03.2024 6:27 ↓

As Paul instructs Timothy to address people with respect, he pays special attention to the role of widows.

1 Timothy 4:11-16 - Youthfulness 01.03.2024 6:01 ↓

Timothy's age is an opportunity to minister that Paul encourages him to utilize.

1 Timothy 4:6-10 - Focus on the Church 28.02.2024 7:08 ↓

Timothy is reminded to continue to spiritually train himself as he equips the people of God for their work in ministry.

1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Leaving the Truth 26.02.2024 6:35 ↓

Following the teaching of Jesus from Matthew 24, Paul demonstrates to Timothy how people will willingly leave the truth of God for a lie.

1 Timothy 3:14-16 - Believe and Confess 23.02.2024 5:27 ↓

Timothy is encouraged to not delay and begin the work of ministry with or without Paul being present.

1 Timothy 3:8-13 - Qualifications for Deacons 21.02.2024 5:19 ↓

In a similar line of thought from earlier in 1 Timothy 3, Paul continues to describe the office of Deacons.

1 Timothy 3:1-7 - Qualifications for Pastors 19.02.2024 7:33 ↓

As a check against poor attitudes and bad motivations, Paul further clarifies what the office of Pastor ought to look like within the Church.

1 Timothy 2:8-15 - Roles in Public Worship 17.02.2024 8:51 ↓

There's a lot going on in this passage that is beautiful, profound, and God-honoring. Set aside political correctness and current cultural norms and allow Scripture to speak into the world today.

1 Timothy 2:1-7 - Prayer! 14.02.2024 7:03 ↓

How do you handle false teachers? Begin and continue on in prayer!

1 Timothy 1:18-20 - Commission 12.02.2024 5:41 ↓

Paul shares an encouraging commission to Timothy as he continues to serve at Ephesus.

1 Timothy 1:12-17 - Personal Examination 09.02.2024 5:08 ↓

Paul considers his own sinful tendencies and former practices and rejoices that the Gospel extended even to someone like himself.

1 Timothy 1:8-11 - Use the Law! 07.02.2024 7:50 ↓

How do you show people they're disobeying God? Show them what God's Law says.

1 Timothy 1:1-7 - Hello, Timothy! 05.02.2024 6:38 ↓

After departing for Macedonia, Paul writes a letter to his mentee, Timothy, serving in Ephesus.

Season 12 - 1 Timothy 02.02.2024 6:53 ↓

Welcome to Season 12! Once again, we take a look at who, when, and why behind the letter to Timothy as well as major themes to help us study this book.

2 Thessalonians: What Have We Learned? 31.01.2024 4:42 ↓

As we wrap up Season 11, it's time to debrief and recap what we've been studying in 2 Thessalonians.

2 Thessalonians 3:11-18 - Final Instructions 29.01.2024 6:35 ↓

Paul gives final warnings to stubborn, lazy, and apathetic Believers: stop freeloading and work to serve others.

2 Thessalonians 3:6-10 - Avoiding Idleness 26.01.2024 6:17 ↓

Paul and co. present themselves as an example for the Thessalonians to follow in pursuing Jesus all the more. For a great resource highlighting the different types of God's Law from the Old Testament, you may enjoy this video from Lutheran Satire: Horace Reads The Internet

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 - Prayer Requests 24.01.2024 5:58 ↓

As Paul begins to end his letter to the Thessalonians, he asks for prayer from them.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 - Stand Firm 22.01.2024 5:11 ↓

With the reminder of the upcoming time of lawlessness and the return of Jesus Christ, Paul encourages Believers to stand firm in the Gospel.

2 Thessalonians 2:5-12 - Destruction and Judgment 19.01.2024 8:05 ↓

The Man of Lawlessness is held back until the appointed time, but will be destroyed when Jesus returns.

2 Thessalonians 2:1-4 - Rebellion and Lawlessness 17.01.2024 7:27 ↓

Paul addresses further misunderstandings about the return of Jesus that were being told to the Thessalonians.

2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 15.01.2024 7:47 ↓

Paul instructs the Thessalonians to walk in a manner that reflects and honors what Jesus has done for them.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 - Hello Again, Thessalonians! 12.01.2024 5:25 ↓

Paul begins his second letter to Thessalonica, celebrating the continuation of faith in the local church.