PERILOUS TIMES FOR PREACHERS – 2 Timothy 2:22-26
Theme: Paul seeks to inspire faithful preaching in Timothy by warning him of the times to come.
Month: December 2014
THE EXCELLENCE OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST – Philippians 3:8-11
Theme: The excellence of the knowledge of Christ should motivate us to prioritize our relationship with Him above all else.
MARY'S CHRISTMAS – Luke 1:26-56
Theme: Mary’s experience—though unique to her—teaches us some lessons on how we ought to respond to Christmas.
SANCTIFIED IN 'WAYS' & 'WORDS' – 2 Timothy 2:22-26
Theme: Paul exhorts Timothy to fulfill his ministry with careful choices in his ‘conduct’ and in his ‘conversations.’Theme: Paul exhorts Timothy to set himself apart as a vessel of honor for the usefulness of Christ.
THE GREAT 'OUGHT' OF CHRISTMAS LOVE – 1 John 4:6-11
Theme: The command to love each other is based on the love God has shown us at Christmas.
JESUS: FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION – Hebrews 3:1-6
Theme: We are to consider the superiority of Jesus’ New Covenant ministry over the Old Covenant ministry of Moses.
VESSELS OF HONOR IN THE MASTER'S HOUSE – 2 Timothy 2:19-21
Theme: Paul exhorts Timothy to set himself apart as a vessel of honor for the usefulness of Christ.
THE GOODNESS OF JESUS – Mark 3:1-6
Theme: In this passage, we see the characteristics of Jesus’ goodness in action.
WISE CHOICES CONCERNING 'WORDS' – 2 Timothy 2:14-18
Theme: Paul instructs Timothy on the impact that his relationship to the use of words has on his work.