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I.“… do not claim the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ while …” I wonder how many times this (or something very similar) might have been said to someone when their orthodoxy was being questioned? In these words from the … Continue reading
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VII.As you return to Paul’s words to Timothy take time to notice how Paul encourages Timothy. What does Paul write that you would count as encouragement to Timothy? VIII.2 Timothy 1:3-14 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) I am grateful … Continue reading
IV.Paul calls on Timothy to remember with him Timothy’s “sincere faith,” his “gift” and the “laying on of my hands.” As you return to these words, consider if they provoke any memories for you. V.2 Timothy 1:3-14 (New Revised Standard … Continue reading
I.“… when I remember … I am reminded … I remind you …” (2 Timothy 1:3, 5, 6) So our friend Paul is taking a trip down “memory lane.” Some folk take those kinds of trips to remember what they … Continue reading
VII.Let’s go back to Paul’s request that the folk, “Consider your own call … “ How might his thoughts on “wisdom” and “foolishness” give us insight on our call to be “in Christ Jesus”? VIII.1 Corinthians 1:18-31 (New Revised Standard … Continue reading
IV.Let’s begin today by considering Paul’s statement, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” As you spend time with this passage, pay attention to how wisdom and foolishness are described. V.1 … Continue reading
I.Notice Paul’s direction to the the recipients of his letter, “Consider your own call …” (1 Corinthians 1:26) Couple that with his earlier statement, “… to those who are called…” (1 Corinthians 1:24), I take it that Paul considered these … Continue reading
VII.This passage begins with “Do not fear … Do not fear … be glad, and rejoice.” What “evidence” does the prophet offer that the people should “… be glad, and rejoice”? VIII.Joel 2:21-27 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Do … Continue reading
IV.As you spend time with this passage today, take notice of all the mentions of what is found in nature. V.Joel 2:21-27 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Do not fear, O soil; be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done … Continue reading
I.Joel hears and relays the word of God to the people, You shall know that I am in the midst of Israel and that I, the Lord, am your God and there is no other. How is the presence of God … Continue reading