Posts with the tag “ephesus”

Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-5Devotional: Paul opens his letter to Timothy by anchoring his identity and mission in a promise -- not a promise he invented, but one given before time began. Grace is not a re...  Read More

Reading: Colossians 3:22-24Devotional: The way we conduct ourselves in our daily work is never separate from our faith. Paul reminded Timothy that the relationship between slaves and masters carried a...  Read More

Reading: 1 Timothy 4:1-5 — Paul warns that in later times; some will depart from the faith by following deceptive teachings that originate from demonic influence rather than from God.Devotional: What ...  Read More

Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-4Devotional: Paul's opening word to Timothy is urgent: prayer must come first. Not as an afterthought, but as the foundation of everything the church does. He calls for petition...  Read More

Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12 — Paul expresses gratitude to Christ for granting him strength and counting him faithful for service. Also read Philippians 4:13, where Paul affirms that all things are possibl...  Read More

Reading: 1 Timothy 1:1-5Devotional: Before Paul addresses false teaching, he names the destination: love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. It is easy to open Scripture looking...  Read More