And hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mark 2:17 To Call – Jesus came to call sinners. Do you agree? Do your actions demonstrate that you would rather spend…
or lest I become poor and I steal, and so do violence to the name of God Proverbs 30:9 Violence – This just doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense. We can easily see how stealing breaks one of God’s laws. We can see how stealing might harm the owner of what I steal. …
And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. Mark 10:32 Amazed – Do you think that following Jesus is just perfectly clear? After all, He is the Son of God. Of course you will follow…
Jesus said, “Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or farms, for My sake and for the gospel’s sake but that he will receive a hundred times as much now in the present age, houses and brothers and sisters…
preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2 Patience and Instruction – How long does the leader of the flock continue to reprove, rebuke and exhort? How much time should it take to bring the followers to full maturity? When does…
preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2 Exhort – When you read this word, “exhort,” what comes to mind? Do you have images of a coach on the sidelines, pushing his players on with animated gestures? Do you think of…
preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2 Rebuke – Why should we include “rebuke?” If the leader of the flock reproves, bringing conviction and correction that leads to repentance, then why include “rebuke?” Haven’t we already covered that ground with…
preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2 Reprove – Paul had a Ph.D. in Jewish theology. His source for theological formation is found in the Scriptures of the Old Testament, which he knew very well. So, when it comes to…
preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2 In Season And Out Of Season – When should you announce the word; on Sunday mornings or Saturday evenings; at crusades or festivals; on designated religious holidays? These occasions are expected by men,…
preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach – The New Testament gives a clear and concise description of the required actions of a leader of the flock. The list is short, but powerful. It begins with this word, keruzon…
