Paul shares his regret of being abandoned by people, emphasizing his desire to see Timothy.
Paul encourages Timothy to continue to the work of evangelizing the lost.
Paul greets Timothy in a new letter, encouraging him to allow his faith to grow into greater life.
Welcome to Season 13! Once again, we take a look at who, when, and why behind the second letter to Timothy as well as major themes to help us study this book.
As we wrap up Season 12, it's time to debrief and recap what we've been studying in 1 Timothy.
Paul concludes his letter to Timothy with some final encouragements and instructions.
Paul gives final encouragements to Timothy to look to Jesus as a glorious example and motivation.
Paul's encouragement to Timothy is to find contentment as he teaches the Gospel, comparing it to those who present alternative messages.
Paul begins the conclusion of his first letter to Timothy.
Timothy receives more instructions regarding elders within the church.
Paul gives Timothy some guidelines on how and when the church should support widows.
As Paul instructs Timothy to address people with respect, he pays special attention to the role of widows.
Timothy's age is an opportunity to minister that Paul encourages him to utilize.
Timothy is reminded to continue to spiritually train himself as he equips the people of God for their work in ministry.
Following the teaching of Jesus from Matthew 24, Paul demonstrates to Timothy how people will willingly leave the truth of God for a lie.
Timothy is encouraged to not delay and begin the work of ministry with or without Paul being present.
In a similar line of thought from earlier in 1 Timothy 3, Paul continues to describe the office of Deacons.
As a check against poor attitudes and bad motivations, Paul further clarifies what the office of Pastor ought to look like within the Church.
There's a lot going on in this passage that is beautiful, profound, and God-honoring. Set aside political correctness and current cultural norms and allow Scripture to speak into the world today.
How do you handle false teachers? Begin and continue on in prayer!
Paul shares an encouraging commission to Timothy as he continues to serve at Ephesus.
Paul considers his own sinful tendencies and former practices and rejoices that the Gospel extended even to someone like himself.
How do you show people they're disobeying God? Show them what God's Law says.
After departing for Macedonia, Paul writes a letter to his mentee, Timothy, serving in Ephesus.
Welcome to Season 12! Once again, we take a look at who, when, and why behind the letter to Timothy as well as major themes to help us study this book.
As we wrap up Season 11, it's time to debrief and recap what we've been studying in 2 Thessalonians.
Paul gives final warnings to stubborn, lazy, and apathetic Believers: stop freeloading and work to serve others.
Paul and co. present themselves as an example for the Thessalonians to follow in pursuing Jesus all the more. For a great resource highlighting the different types of God's Law from the Old Testament, you may enjoy this video from Lutheran Satire: Horace Reads The Internet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r2m_cffRjI
As Paul begins to end his letter to the Thessalonians, he asks for prayer from them.