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Read I Timothy 3 “I am writing you these instructions so that…you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God.” (I Timothy 3:14-15) Thoughts… One of the big differences I have noticed between my parents (they are now in [...]
Read I Timothy 2 “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior.” (I Timothy 2:1-3) [...]
Read I Timothy “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that [...]
Read II Timothy 4:1-22 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but [...]
Read II Timothy 2:1-22-3:17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare [...]
Read II Timothy 2:1-21 “Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” (II Timothy 2:3) Thoughts… You’ve got to admire Paul’s attitude toward discomfort. Whether he was being thrown in prison, beaten with rods, drifting at sea on a plank from the ship that had just wrecked, [...]
Read II Timothy 1:1-18 “Never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord.” (II Timothy 1:8) Thoughts… Why on earth would we ever be ashamed to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others? Yet the sad fact is, we sometimes are. We are afraid people will reject us. [...]
Ray Noah
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