Hi GAMErs,
Today’s passage is 2 Timothy 2:1-13. Let’s go!
2 Timothy 2:1 (NIV)
1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
On verse 1: No matter how difficult your situation is today, praise God that there is grace in Jesus Christ so that you can be strong. Regardless of the trial you’re facing, God’s grace is always sufficient for you.
Hi GAMErs,
There are so many lessons we can learn from this passage, 2 Timothy 1:8-18. Let’s go!
2 Timothy 1:8 (NIV)
8 So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God,
Verse 8: In Paul’s time it was politically incorrect to be a Christian, so much so that identifying yourself as a Christian was to invite serious persecution, even execution. Under these circumstances, a much more worldly father would tell his son, “Take the easy way out.
Hi GAMErs,
Today we begin the book of 2 Timothy, a letter written by Paul to his disciple and fellow pastor Timothy. 2 Timothy is very likely the last letter that Paul wrote before he was executed (beheaded by Caesar Nero). When you read 2 Timothy, you’ll notice clues that Paul himself knew that his days on earth were coming to a close. As such, this letter is very tender and heartfelt, like a last letter from a father to his son.
2 Timothy 1:1 (NIV)
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,
On verse 1: Paul would often begin his letters by identifying himself as “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God”.
Hi GAMErs,
Today’s passage is 1 Timothy 6:11-21. Let’s go!
1 Timothy 6:11 (NIV)
11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
On verse 11: Paul tells Timothy: instead of being swept up by false teaching (v3-5) and a love of money (v9-10), flee from all that and instead chase righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness (v11). What can we learn from this? The quality of your life and the legacy you leave will be determined by what you chase. Chase money and false teaching, come up empty. Chase Jesus, come up full.
Hi GAMErs,
Today’s passage is 1 Timothy 6:1-10. Let’s go!
1 Timothy 6:1-2 (NIV)
1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered.
2 Those who have believing masters are not to show less respect for them because they are brothers. Instead, they are to serve them even better, because those who benefit from their service are believers, and dear to them. These are the things you are to teach and urge on them.
Hi GAMErs,
Today’s passage is 1 Timothy 5:17-25. Let’s go!
1 Timothy 5:17-18 (NIV)
17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.
18 For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.”
On verses 17-18: Here Paul gives instructions on how pastors (also sometimes called “overseers” and “elders” elsewhere in the New Testament) should be treated.
Hi GAMErs,
Today’s passage is 1 Timothy 5:9-16. Let’s go!
1 Timothy 5:9-10 (NIV)
9 No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband,
10 and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the saints, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.
Hi GAMErs,
Today’s passage is 1 Timothy 4:11-16. Let’s go!
1 Timothy 4:11 (NIV)
11 Command and teach these things.
On verse 11: Can a pastor command his congregation to do certain things? According to Paul in verse 11, yes a pastor can, but always with gentleness and respect and always leading by example (as we’ll see in the next verse). Western culture tends to focus so much on individual freedom and equality, such that we tend to downplay or even ignore the truth that our pastor or spiritual leaders have authority over us. When met with the idea that we must follow and submit to our pastors and spiritual leaders, we might retort, “Well, we are all broken and prone to error.” Paul recognized that we are all broken and prone to error, but he still told Timothy to command and teach his church. He urged him to step courageously into his role as their leader and spiritual authority.
Hi GAMErs,
Today’s passage is 1 Timothy 4:1-10. Let’s go!
1 Timothy 4:7-8 (NIV)
7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.
8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
False teachers were telling people in Timothy’s church that if you really want to be holy and acceptable in God’s sight, you must never marry and you must abstain from eating certain foods (most likely referring to the dietary rules in Leviticus and Numbers of the Old Testament). In response, Paul says 2 things.
Hi GAMErs,
Today’s passage is 1 Timothy 3:8-16. Let’s go!
1 Timothy 3:8-9 (NIV)
8 Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.
9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
On verses 8-9: In these verses Paul describes the qualifications that deacons must meet. Deacons were special helpers to the overseer/pastor. They would assist the overseer/pastor in caring for the flock and possibly also leading certain ministries in the church.
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