Arise and Abide

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.

Reading from Titus 1:1-16 (NLT) ~Greetings from Paul, Titus’ Work in Crete~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at an Elder having a strong belief in the trustworthy message.

Reading from 1 Timothy 6:1-21 (NLT) ~Advice About Widows, Elders, and Slaves Cont., False Teachings and True Riches, Paul’s Final Instructions~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the love of money being the root of all kinds of evil and the distortion of the value of human life it creates. Putting our trust in God, not in our bank account.

Reading from 1 Timothy 5:1-25 (NLT) ~Advice About Widows, Elders, and Slaves~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the practical advice Paul gives Timothy in leading the Church.

Reading from 1 Timothy 4:1-16 (NLT) ~Warnings Against False Teachings, A Good Servant of Christ Jesus~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the encouragement Paul gives Timothy. Teachings that say what God has made is bad being contrary to the truth. Medical Cannabis. The Purity of the Gospel Message and not wasting time on Godless conversation. Spiritual training is a discipline.

Reading from 1 Timothy 3:1-16 (NLT) ~Leaders in the Church, The Truths of Our Faith~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at holding leaders to a high standard while holding them up in prayer.

Reading from 1 Timothy 1:18-2:15 (NLT) ~Timothy’s Responsibility, Instructions About Worship~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at living in a way that does not violate your conscience, praying for it to go well for governmental leaders, and Paul’s instructions for when we gather together to worship God.

Reading from 1 Timothy 1:12-17 (NLT) ~Paul’s Gratitude for God’s Mercy~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul’s redemption story.