Good Morning “Approved Workers.”  Today we’re in 2 Timothy 2.Paul continues to try to encourage Timothy in a desperate situation, reiterating many of the charges he gave him in his first letter.  Anyone who has been in the AWANA program knows this verse…“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. Av...  Read More

Good Morning “Flame Fan-ers”.Today we dig in with 2 Timothy 1.Paul and Timothy’s attempt at straightening out the Ephesian church didn’t go the way they’d hoped.  Alexander one of corrupt leaders, rose up after being asked to step down.  Others joined him and turned on Paul.  He was imprisoned once again and taken back to Rome.  As you can imagine Timothy was discouraged.  Paul’s second letter to ...  Read More

Good Morning “Content With Jesus Alone.”  Today we wrap up 1 Timothy with Chapter 6.Paul’s last instructions to Timothy include teaching about those who believe their relationship with God will somehow turn the tables and make them rich.  The Bible never promises, wealth or health… “In fact Jesus says in this world we will have trouble.”  Suffering seems to be a tool for growth, and blessing.  On ...  Read More

Good Morning  “With Purity Treaters.”  Today 1 Timothy 5Paul lays out a ton of instructions here - for how we should treat each other.  How should we honor the more seasoned ones around us?  How about our ladies, young men, Elders of the Church, Widows, what about those growing in their faith… any instructions for them?  Paul hits it all in this chapter - check it out.We’ve got a thing or two to l...  Read More

Good Morning “All Who Are Training for Godliness.”  Today we take a look at 1 Timothy 4Timothy begins this chapter by hitting the false teaching that was rampant at that time.  He acknowledges where this false teaching is coming from.  “The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypoc...  Read More

Good Morning "Ducks in a Row."  Today we dig into 1 Timothy 3.  Paul continues to give Timothy instructions for dialing in the church in Ephesus.  Here Paul begins to speak regarding Overseers and Deacons.  Its clear expectation is high.  He expects them to be squared away, dialed, to "have their ducks in a row."Maybe you don't find yourself overseeing a ministry or activity within the church.  Ma...  Read More

Good Morning “Holy Hands Lifted Prayer Warriors.”  Today we get some instructions on worship from 1 Timothy 2.  Paul gives Timothy some instructions for the church, some for men and some for women.  Remember the church in Ephesus was twisted up… Paul’s giving Timothy instructions to get them back on track.  Check it out it all starts with prayer.  “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, praye...  Read More

Good Morning “Recognizers of False Teaching.”  Today we begin 1 Timothy with Chapter 1.This distorting the Truth thing was wide spread - as it is today.  The leaders of the Ephesian Church were distorting, twisting, and adding to the True Gospel Paul had preached.  Paul sends Timothy in to clean it up.  This is Paul’s 1st letter to Timothy while he is there.  He gets right to it…“As I urged you wh...  Read More

Good Morning “Producers”.  Today we finish 2 Thessalonians with chapter 3.Paul closes with a warning - stay away from any believer who is idle and disruptive.  The NASB says “every brother who leads an unruly life…”. The King James Version says “walketh disorderly”.  What is Paul talking about?  Is he talking about those that simply aren’t serious about life?  Partying it up?  Stirring up trouble?...  Read More

Good Morning “Restrainers”.  Today we are in 2 Thessalonians 2.Remember after Paul taught the Thessalonians about the Rapture and the 2nd Coming (The Day of The Lord),  some were saying Paul taught that the Rapture had already happened.  Paul is addressing those false teachings with this 2nd letter.  You see, the Thessalonians were suffering so much that they believed they had missed the Rapture a...  Read More

Good Morning “Marvel-ers” - and I’m not talking Marvel Comics.  Today we look at 2 Thessalonians 1.We ended 1 Thessalonians talking about the Rapture of The Church.  Shortly after Paul’s 1st letter he had to write a 2nd to correct a false report.  Some were teaching the “Day of The Lord” (the 2nd coming) had already come.  This was especially depressing for them as they were in the midst of seriou...  Read More

Good Morning “Children of the Light”.   Today we wrap up 1 Thessalonians with chapter 5.  Yesterday we read about the day Jesus will return in the clouds to gather up believers.  We can see from Scripture that the stage is set, but we can’t know EXACTLY when.“for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destructio...  Read More