Monthly Archives: June 2022

his return and ours

20220621 his return and ours 2 Timothy 4:6-8 (JDV) 2 Timothy 4:6 You see, I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the season for my return is close.2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, … Continue reading

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they will veer off to myths

20220620 they will veer off to myths 2 Timothy 4:1-5 (JDV) 2 Timothy 4:1 I seriously warn you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and because of his appearing and his … Continue reading

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continue in what you have learned

20220619 continue in what you have learned 2 Timothy 3:10-17 (JDV) 2 Timothy 3:10 You, on the other hand, have followed my teaching, conduct, plan, faith, patience, care, and endurance,2 Timothy 3:11 along with the persecutions and sufferings that came … Continue reading

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the foolishness of Jannes and Jambres

20220618 the foolishness of Jannes and Jambres 2 Timothy 3:1-9 (JDV) 2 Timothy 3:1 But you should know this: Hard seasons {καιρός} will be present in the last days2 Timothy 3:2 because humans will be lovers of self, lovers of … Continue reading

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gently instructing opponents

20220617 gently instructing opponents 2 Timothy 2:22-26 (JDV) 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, care, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.2 Timothy 2:23 But reject foolish and … Continue reading

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for high quality use

20220616 for high quality use 2 Timothy 2:20-21 (JDV) 2 Timothy 2:20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver containers, but also those of wood and clay; some for high quality use and some for … Continue reading

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trivial empty talk

20220615 trivial empty talk 2 Timothy 2:14-19 (JDV) 2 Timothy 2:14 Remind them of these things, and be seriously warning {διαμαρτύρομαι} them before God not to fight over words. This is useless and leads to catastrophe for those who listen.2 … Continue reading

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the mission is worth it

20220614 the mission is worth it 2 Timothy 2:8-13 (JDV) 2 Timothy 2:8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead and descended from David, according to my excellent message,2 Timothy 2:9 for which I suffer to the point of being … Continue reading

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Jesus Christ, risen

20220614 Jesus Christ, risen 2 Timothy 2:8-13 (JDV) 2 Timothy 2:8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead and descended from David, according to my excellent message,2 Timothy 2:9 for which I suffer to the point of being bound like … Continue reading

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soldier, athlete, farmer

20220613 soldier, athlete, farmer 2 Timothy 2:1-7 (JDV) 2 Timothy 2:1 You, therefore, my child, be strengthened by the favor that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:2 What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, … Continue reading

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