When teachers and their dangerous ideas threaten the Christian community, the Apostle Paul wastes no time in rooting out their self-centered and destructive influence. Today, the Pastors explore how this seemingly abrupt turn fits into the rest of the letter and what it can teach us about our own Christian discipleship today.

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In some of the most challenging words for interpreters in the entire New Testament, Paul tells Timothy that slaves should honor their masters. What does Paul mean and how should contemporary Christians understand the meaning of these words, especially with the troubling history of using them to defend slavery? Join the Pastors as they explore this challenging text.

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Today, Paul gets personal when he talks with Timothy about the nitty gritty parts of being a leader in a congregation. As with all of these letters, Paul interweaves insightful and practical wisdom throughout every sentence of this passage.

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Paul encourages Timothy to appreciate the importance of strong leadership but also not neglect the incredible power of destructive leadership. Join the Pastors as they talk about what this conversation has to teach us about the early church while also illuminating the leadership challenges of today's church.

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When Paul and Timothy try to work out the nitty gritty logistics of ministry, we find all of the same struggles and pitfalls of every contemporary church. Who do we help, how much do we help, and what do we do if it doesn't seem to make a difference? These are just a few of the questions that arise as Paul and Timothy address the issue of the Widow's ministry in Ephesus.

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When Paul tells Timothy "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young..." is he simply trying to inspire him or is he teaching a deeper lesson about Christian character? Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore what is likely among the most well-known passages in 1 Timothy.

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When Paul addresses Timothy, he doesn't hide his belief that deeper Christian discipleship requires effort. Today, the Pastors reflect on how important it is to read the scriptures thoughtfully and how much of an impact they can have on our lives if we are willing to listen.

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Imagine a great controversy that would enrage the Apostle Paul to such an extent that he would write a blistering critique of "hypocritical liers." Today, the Pastors explore the heart of the controversy in Ephesus and what we can learn today from the conflicts from the very first generation of Christians.

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Today, Paul explores the mystery of the faith and instead of it being big theological words, or stuffy academic ideas, it is a simply, invitational exploration of the revelation of God in Jesus Christ. Join the Pastors as they explore this beautiful text for what it might have meant to the church in Ephesus and to the modern Christian today.

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Paul's expectations for Deacons are strikingly similar to his expectations for Elders. In this conversation, the Pastors explore what is different and what every Christian can learn from this down to earth spiritual wisdom.

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