Reading from 1 Peter 2:1-12 (NLT) ~Living Stones for God’s House~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking why we turn from all evil behavior, deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. Being born again, living stones, a part of God’s spiritual temple. Jesus being both a stumbling block and the cornerstone.

Reading from 1 Peter 1:13-25(NLT) ~A Call to Holy Living~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking Christ’s accomplishment and our response. It is the Word of God, Jesus, that comes to life in us as we lay down our will for His. It is the power of Christ that gives us eternal life.

Reading from 1 Peter 1:1-12(NLT) ~Greetings from Peter, The Hope of Eternal Life~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at treasure, and treasures in heaven. The trials we face are moments that too will pass. Trials purify our faith.

Reading from 2 Timothy 4:1-22(NLT) ~Paul’s Final Words, Paul’s Final Greetings~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. How the movement of the Holy Spirit accompanied the preaching of the Gospel. At 6:57 Curtis gets sarcastic to pull back on his high challenge instincts. Leaving churches because of not liking the teaching may reflect your heart more than you realize. Without challenge, there is no growth.

Reading from 2 Timothy 3:1-17(NLT) ~The Dangers of the Last Days, Paul’s Charge to Timothy ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul’s example of self-evaluation, how the Scriptures are good at putting a mirror up to our hearts, just like Jesus did in during his life and teachings in Israel.

Reading from 2 Timothy 2:14-26 (NLT) ~An Approved Worker~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at turning our focus off the things of this life and instead pursue right relationship. Instructing people gently into the truth.

Reading from 2 Timothy 2:1-14 (NLT) ~A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the suffering we set ourselves up for as we attempt to trust others. The Disciplined life of a soldier, an athlete, and a framer.

Reading from 2 Timothy 1:1-18 (NLT) ~Greetings from Paul, Encouragement to be Faithful~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at not having a spirit of fear and timidity but of power, love, and self-control. Looking for opportunities to share the Gospel.

Reading from Titus 3:1-15 (NLT) ~Do What is Good, Paul’s Final Remarks and Greetings~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at not passing judgment, we live in salvation because of what Jesus did. We should have compassion for those who are still stumbling in the darkness.

Reading from Titus 2:1-15 (NLT) ~Promote Right Teaching~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at promoting the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. The importance of the Christian community standing out in the community. Taking your focus off of the sinful things we distracted ourselves with and turning our focus to Christ crucified.