Bible Study - I Timothy 6
But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.
1 Timothy 6:6–7 ESV
Your Age is Not Your Excuse
Here’s the truth. Your age has never been what qualifies you to lead. Your example is.
Bible Study - I Timothy 5
Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.
1 Timothy 5:22 ESV
Bible Study - I Timothy 4
Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:11–12 ESV
The Visit Nobody Wants
Why does a pastor do hospital visits? Because it's one of the most tangible ways to minister the truth of the Bible. God brings three amazing gifts into our lives: His power, His presence, and His peace.
Bible Study - I Timothy 3
Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
1 Timothy 3:16 ESV
Bible Study - I Timothy 2
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.
1 Timothy 2:5–6 ESV
Bible Study - I Timothy
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. 16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.
1 Timothy 1:15–16 ESV
It’s Testing Day
So why would we approach life's tests any differently? The key is knowing you.
Bible Study - 2 Thessalonians 3
For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. 11 For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies. 12 Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
2 Thessalonians 3:10–12 ESV
Bible Study - 2 Thessalonians 2
So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.
2 Thessalonians 2:15 ESV
What Did You Learn?
Everyone wants to be known and seen. When you ask someone this question, they feel both, and they feel how much you value them.
Bible Study - 2 Thessalonians 1
To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 1:11–12 ESV
Bible Study - I Thessalonians 5
And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be
1 Thessalonians 5:14 ESV
Bible Study - I Thessalonians 4
For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness. Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.
1 Thessalonians 4:7–8 ESV
New Beginnings, Old Memories
Old memories, new beginnings, a purpose for tomorrow and a hope for so much more.
Bible Study - I Thessalonians 3
And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
1 Thessalonians 3:12–13 ESV
Bible Study - I Thessalonians 2
But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts
1 Thessalonians 2:4 ESV
Bible Study - I Thessalonians 1
For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.
1 Thessalonians 1:4–5 ESV
How to Be a Terrible Leader (In Ten Easy Steps)
So instead of thinking about the worst leaders, I thought about the best ones. I picked a quality I love in each of them and then flipped it. What would its opposite look like?