Paul continues to give detailed, God-given instructions as to how we are to deal with one another. Today our culture and society is divided by what is being called “identity politics”. This is tendency of people sharing a particular- racial, religious, ethnic, social or cultural identity to form exclusive political alliances for the purpose of … Read more
“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses , let us lay aside EVERY WEIGHT, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy set … Read more
I Timothy 2: 9-15 is one of those passages which sometimes a teacher wants to skip or gloss over. However, I have found in my experience these types of passages are often very important. Paul is talking about our priorities as Christians. Thus far we have seen the similarities the church at Ephesus faced in … Read more
Let’s review the situation Timothy faces: Replacing Paul as pastor of church in Ephesus. Imagine trying to fill Paul’s shoes! Timothy is young, has a spirit of fear, being easily discouraged. He also has ongoing health issues. Ephesus is an affluent city; materialistic; it is home to the Temple of Diana, the seventh wonder of … Read more
The theme which runs through these letters to Timothy are about being faithful and not quitting. Remember, ‘Without faith, it is impossible to please God and those who come to Him must believe that He is and a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.’ (Hebrews 11; 6) Throughout the 11th chapter of Hebrews we … Read more