Christians have a mission: to love God and love others. We do both when we faithfully tell other people about God. Questions for Discussion: What is your role in “preaching the word of God”? What does this look like for you? How easy has it been to “keep a clear mind” over the past few months? How have you tried …
May 24 2020 – Trustworthy – 2 Timothy 3:10-17
Trustworthy people teach trustworthy things. Paul proved himself trustworthy to Timothy during their years of ministry together; he did this by living a life faithful to God and by constantly talking about the Scriptures. See our YouVersion Event Download the 2 Timothy Study Guide Questions for Discussion: How do you determine which people are trustworthy in your life? How are …
May 17 2020 – Mirror, Mirror
The way we look at ourselves always impacts the way we look at others. We need to see ourselves accurately to avoid judging and condemning others. And, we need to see ourselves accurately so we are prepared for the storms to come. Go to the YouVersion Event Download the 2 Timothy Study Guide Discussion Questions: Why is the love of …
May 10 2020 – Taking Care of Business – 2 Timothy 2:15-26
“Work” has been a part of the plan from the very beginning of time; it’s part of the created order, a role and responsibility that continues even today. What does it mean for the Christian to work hard? Isn’t salvation a free gift of God? Go to this week’s YouVersion Event Download the 2nd Timothy Study Guide If you have …
Tuesday Q/A – “Coronavirus Free Conversation”
Joe and John talk about “Embracing the Suck”…
May 03 2020 – Embrace the Suck – 2 Timothy 2:1-14
Paul reminded Timothy of the one thing he needed in the midst of his ministry: to be strong through the grace that God had given him through Jesus Christ. Timothy was struggling in his role, so Paul pointed Timothy to look to the examples of the soldier, the athlete and the farmer. Each of these points ultimately to Christ, and …
Tuesday Q&A- 2 Timothy 1
Pastors John and Mike talk about the first chapter of 2 Timothy. What does it look like to “fan into flames” the gifts God’s given us.
April 26 2020 – Ownership, Not Rentership – 2 Timothy 1
Timothy’s faith journey began long before he was a pastor in Ephesus. His grandmother Lois was involved, then his mother Eunice. Then Paul. Now, with Paul in prison and preparing to die there, how would Timothy stay on the path marked out for him by others? In two ways: by taking ownership and “fanning into flames the spiritual gift God …
Tuesday Q&A- Why Do We Read Entire Books of the Bible?
Pastors John and Joe talk about Sunday and why we would choose to read a whole book of the Bible together.
April 19 2020 – 2 Timothy 1-4
2 Timothy was the last letter Paul would write and it was also his most personal. It’s an encouraging letter from teacher to student, Paul tells Timothy that he has everything he needs to be faithful in his life and ministry because he has God…and God is enough. You’ll find the YouVersion Event for this week at http://bible.com/events/7203603 Download the …