Monthly Archives: May 2022
out-front overseers
20220511 out-front overseers 1 Timothy 3:1-7 (JDV) 1 Timothy 3:1 This saying is reliable: “If anyone aims at being an overseer, he desires a noble achievement.” 1 Timothy 3:2 That is why an overseer must be blameless,1 the husband of … Continue reading
submitting to quiet discipleship
20220510 submitting to quiet discipleship 1 Timothy 2:11-15 (JDV) 1 Timothy 2:11 A wife should be discipled1 quietly with full submission. 1 Timothy 2:12 I do not allow a wife to teach or to have authority over a husband; instead, … Continue reading
praying in public
20220509 praying in public 1 Timothy 2:8-10 (JDV) 1 Timothy 2:8 That is why I want the husbands1 in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument. 1 Timothy 2:9 wives2 should pray in the very … Continue reading
a ransom for all
20220508 a ransom for all 1 Timothy 2:5-7 (JDV) 1 Timothy 2:5 You see, there is one God and one mediator between God and humans, the human Christ Jesus, 1 Timothy 2:6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, … Continue reading
how to start fighting
how to start fighting 20220507 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (JDV) 1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for every human,1 1 Timothy 2:2 for kings and all those who are in … Continue reading
Hymenaeus and Alexander
20220506 1 Timothy 1:18-20 (JDV) 1 Timothy 1:18 Timothy, my son, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies previously made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the good fight, 1 Timothy 1:19 … Continue reading
believing for permanent life
20220505 believing for permanent life 1 Timothy 1:15-17 (JDV) 1 Timothy 1:15 This saying is reliable and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” – and I am the first of them.1 Timothy 1:16 … Continue reading
not measuring up
20220504 not measuring up 1 Timothy 1:12-14 (JDV) 1 Timothy 1:12 I give gratitude to Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, because he considered me faithful, appointing me for the assistance – 1 Timothy 1:13 even though I … Continue reading
legitimate law
20220503 legitimate law 1 Timothy 1:8-11 (JDV) 1 Timothy 1:8 But we know that the law is good, provided one uses it legitimately. 1 Timothy 1:9 We know that the law is not meant for a righteous person, but for … Continue reading
the right results
20220502 the right results 1 Timothy 1:5-7 (JDV) 1 Timothy 1:5 Now the intended result of our instruction is care that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. 1 Timothy 1:6 Some have missed these … Continue reading
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