By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
in holy fear built an ark
Genesis 6:13-22 So God said to Noah, "I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth. So make yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out. This is how you are to build it: The ark is to be 450 feet long, 75 feet wide and 45 feet high. Make a roof for it and finish the ark to within 18 inches of the top. Put a door in the side of the ark and make lower, middle and upper decks. I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish. But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter the ark--you and your sons and your wife and your sons' wives with you. You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you. Two of every kind of bird, of every kind of animal and of every kind of creature that moves along the ground will come to you to be kept alive. You are to take every kind of food that is to be eaten and store it away as food for you and for them." Noah did everything just as God commanded him.
to save his family
1 Peter 3:20 ... who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, ...
and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith
Genesis 6:9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God.
Romans 9:30 What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; ...
NOTES:
Noah - Genesis 5:28-9:29
Hebrews 10:38
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Hebrews 11:4-6
By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead. By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
By faith he was commended as a righteous man
Hebrews 11:2 This is what the ancients were commended for.
Hebrews 11:39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised.
when God spoke well of his offerings
Genesis 4:4 But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, ...
1 John 3:12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother's were righteous.
And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead
Hebrews 12:24 ... to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
he could not be found because God had taken him away
Genesis 5:21-24 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. Altogether Enoch lived 365 years. Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.
because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists
Hebrews 7:18-19 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
Jeremiah 29:13 "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
NOTES:
Cain and Abel - Genesis 4:2-12
Enoch - Genesis 5:18-24
Psalm 49:15
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By faith he was commended as a righteous man
Hebrews 11:2 This is what the ancients were commended for.
Hebrews 11:39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised.
when God spoke well of his offerings
Genesis 4:4 But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, ...
1 John 3:12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother's were righteous.
And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead
Hebrews 12:24 ... to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
he could not be found because God had taken him away
Genesis 5:21-24 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. Altogether Enoch lived 365 years. Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.
because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists
Hebrews 7:18-19 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
Jeremiah 29:13 "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
NOTES:
Cain and Abel - Genesis 4:2-12
Enoch - Genesis 5:18-24
Psalm 49:15
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Hebrews 11:1-3
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for
Hebrews 3:6 But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.
and certain of what we do not see
2 Corinthians 4:18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
This is what the ancients were commended for
Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
Hebrews 11:39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised.
By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
John 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
Hebrews 1:2 ... but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.
2 Peter 3:5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by God's word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water.
NOTES:
Genesis 1
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Now faith is being sure of what we hope for
Hebrews 3:6 But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.
and certain of what we do not see
2 Corinthians 4:18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
This is what the ancients were commended for
Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
Hebrews 11:39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised.
By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
John 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
Hebrews 1:2 ... but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.
2 Peter 3:5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by God's word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water.
NOTES:
Genesis 1
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Hebrews 10:37-39
For in just a very little while, "He who is coming will come and will not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him." But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved.
He who is coming
Matthew 11:2-3 When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples to ask him, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?"
will come and will not delay
Revelation 22:20 He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
But my righteous one will live by faith
Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
Galatians 3:11 Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because "The righteous will live by faith."
And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him
Habakkuk 2:3-4 "For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. See, he is puffed up; his desires are not upright--but the righteous will live by his faith--...
NOTES:
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He who is coming
Matthew 11:2-3 When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples to ask him, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?"
will come and will not delay
Revelation 22:20 He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
But my righteous one will live by faith
Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
Galatians 3:11 Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because "The righteous will live by faith."
And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him
Habakkuk 2:3-4 "For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. See, he is puffed up; his desires are not upright--but the righteous will live by his faith--...
NOTES:
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Hebrews 10:22-23
... let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
let us draw near to God
Hebrews 10:1 The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming--not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.
Hebrews 7:19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith
Ephesians 3:12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience
Ezekiel 36:25 "'I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols.'"
Hebrews 9:14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!
Hebrews 12:24 ... to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
1 Peter 1:2 ... who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
and having our bodies washed with pure water
Acts 22:16 "'And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.'"
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope
Hebrews 3:6 But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.
we profess
Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
for he who promised is faithful
1 Corinthians 1:9 God who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.
NOTES:
Bodies washed with pure water - Exodus 30:19-21; Leviticus 8:6
The hope we profess - Hebrews 6:18-20
He who promised is faithful - 2 Timothy 2:13
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let us draw near to God
Hebrews 10:1 The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming--not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.
Hebrews 7:19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith
Ephesians 3:12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience
Ezekiel 36:25 "'I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols.'"
Hebrews 9:14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!
Hebrews 12:24 ... to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
1 Peter 1:2 ... who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
and having our bodies washed with pure water
Acts 22:16 "'And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.'"
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope
Hebrews 3:6 But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.
we profess
Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
for he who promised is faithful
1 Corinthians 1:9 God who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.
NOTES:
Bodies washed with pure water - Exodus 30:19-21; Leviticus 8:6
The hope we profess - Hebrews 6:18-20
He who promised is faithful - 2 Timothy 2:13
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Hebrews 6:12
We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate
Hebrews 13:7 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
those who through faith and patience
2 Thessalonians 1:4 Therefore, among God's churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.
James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
Revelation 13:10 If anyone is to go into captivity, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, with the sword he will be killed. This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of the saints.
Revelation 14:12 This calls for patient endurance on the part of the saints who obey God's commandments and remain faithful to Jesus.
inherit what has been promised
Hebrews 10:35-36 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
NOTES:
Hebrews 11
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We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate
Hebrews 13:7 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
those who through faith and patience
2 Thessalonians 1:4 Therefore, among God's churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.
James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
Revelation 13:10 If anyone is to go into captivity, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, with the sword he will be killed. This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of the saints.
Revelation 14:12 This calls for patient endurance on the part of the saints who obey God's commandments and remain faithful to Jesus.
inherit what has been promised
Hebrews 10:35-36 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
NOTES:
Hebrews 11
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, ...
Therefore let us leave
Philippians 3:12-14 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
the elementary teachings
Hebrews 5:12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's word all over again. You need milk, not solid food!
not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death
Hebrews 9:14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!
NOTES:
Read Ephesians 1
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Therefore let us leave
Philippians 3:12-14 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
the elementary teachings
Hebrews 5:12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's word all over again. You need milk, not solid food!
not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death
Hebrews 9:14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!
NOTES:
Read Ephesians 1
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Hebrews 4:14-16
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet with out sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Therefore, since we have a great high priest
Hebrews 2:17 For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.
who has gone through the heavens
Hebrews 6:19-20 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 8:1-2 The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.
Hebrews 9:24 For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God's presence.
let us hold firmly to the faith we profess
Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are
Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
yet was without sin
2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Let us approach
Hebrews 7:18-19 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
the throne of grace with confidence
Ephesians 3:12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
NOTES:
Through the heavens - Leviticus 16:15, 17; Acts 1:9-11
Hold firmly to the faith - Hebrews 2:1; 3:6, 14
Christ's temptations - Matthew 4:1-11
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Therefore, since we have a great high priest
Hebrews 2:17 For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.
who has gone through the heavens
Hebrews 6:19-20 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 8:1-2 The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.
Hebrews 9:24 For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God's presence.
let us hold firmly to the faith we profess
Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are
Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
yet was without sin
2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Let us approach
Hebrews 7:18-19 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
the throne of grace with confidence
Ephesians 3:12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
NOTES:
Through the heavens - Leviticus 16:15, 17; Acts 1:9-11
Hold firmly to the faith - Hebrews 2:1; 3:6, 14
Christ's temptations - Matthew 4:1-11
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Hebrews 4:2-4
For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith. Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, "So I declared on oath in my anger, 'They shall never enter my rest.'" And yet his work has been finished since the creation of the world. For somewhere he has spoken about the seventh day in these words: "And on the seventh day God rested from all his work."
because those who heard did not combine it with faith
1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.
"'They shall never enter my rest.'"
Psalm 95:11 So I declared on oath in my anger, "They shall never enter my rest."
Deuteronomy 1:34-35 When the LORD heard what you said, he was angry and solemnly swore: "Not a man of this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give to your forefathers, ..."
Hebrews 3:11 "So I declared on oath in my anger, 'They shall never enter my rest.'"
"And on the seventh day God rested from all his work."
Genesis 2:2-3 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
Exodus 20:11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
NOTES:
Hebrews 4:10-11
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because those who heard did not combine it with faith
1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.
"'They shall never enter my rest.'"
Psalm 95:11 So I declared on oath in my anger, "They shall never enter my rest."
Deuteronomy 1:34-35 When the LORD heard what you said, he was angry and solemnly swore: "Not a man of this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give to your forefathers, ..."
Hebrews 3:11 "So I declared on oath in my anger, 'They shall never enter my rest.'"
"And on the seventh day God rested from all his work."
Genesis 2:2-3 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
Exodus 20:11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
NOTES:
Hebrews 4:10-11
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Philemon 4-7
I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
I always thank my God
Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.
as I remember you in my prayers
Romans 1:9b-10 ... how I constantly remember you in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God's will the way may be opened for me to come to you.
because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus
Acts 20:21 I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.
and your love for all the saints
Colossians 1:4 ... because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints--...
1 Thessalonians 3:6 But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good news about your faith and love. He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us and that you long to see us, just as we also long to see you.
Your love has given me great joy and encouragement
2 Corinthians 7:4 I have great confidence in you; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy know no bounds.
2 Corinthians 7:13 By all this we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we are especially delighted to see how happy Titus was, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints
Philemon 20 I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ.
Romans 15:32 ... so that by God's will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
1 Corinthians 16:18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
NOTES:
Philippians 1:3-4
Read Romans 8
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I always thank my God
Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.
as I remember you in my prayers
Romans 1:9b-10 ... how I constantly remember you in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God's will the way may be opened for me to come to you.
because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus
Acts 20:21 I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.
and your love for all the saints
Colossians 1:4 ... because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints--...
1 Thessalonians 3:6 But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good news about your faith and love. He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us and that you long to see us, just as we also long to see you.
Your love has given me great joy and encouragement
2 Corinthians 7:4 I have great confidence in you; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy know no bounds.
2 Corinthians 7:13 By all this we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we are especially delighted to see how happy Titus was, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints
Philemon 20 I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ.
Romans 15:32 ... so that by God's will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
1 Corinthians 16:18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
NOTES:
Philippians 1:3-4
Read Romans 8
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Titus 2:1-3
You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and endurance. Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.
You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine
1 Timothy 1:10 ... for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers--and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine ...
Teach older men
1 Timothy 5:1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, ...
to be temperate
1 Timothy 3:2 Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, ...
worthy of respect, self-controlled
Titus 2:4-6 Then then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God. Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled.
Titus 2:12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, ...
Titus 1:8 Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.
and sound in faith
Titus 1:13 This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith.
not to be slanderers
1 Timothy 3:11 In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
or addicted to much wine
1 Timothy 3:8 Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
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You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine
1 Timothy 1:10 ... for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers--and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine ...
Teach older men
1 Timothy 5:1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, ...
to be temperate
1 Timothy 3:2 Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, ...
worthy of respect, self-controlled
Titus 2:4-6 Then then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God. Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled.
Titus 2:12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, ...
Titus 1:8 Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.
and sound in faith
Titus 1:13 This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith.
not to be slanderers
1 Timothy 3:11 In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
or addicted to much wine
1 Timothy 3:8 Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
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Saturday, June 19, 2010
Titus 1:13-14
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of those who reject the truth.
Therefore rebuke them sharply
1 Timothy 5:20 Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning.
so that they will be sound in the faith
Titus 2:2 Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.
and pay no attention to Jewish myths
1 Timothy 1:4 ... nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies.
or to the commands
Colossians 2:22 These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings.
of those who reject the truth
2 Timothy 4:4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
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Therefore rebuke them sharply
1 Timothy 5:20 Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning.
so that they will be sound in the faith
Titus 2:2 Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.
and pay no attention to Jewish myths
1 Timothy 1:4 ... nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies.
or to the commands
Colossians 2:22 These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings.
of those who reject the truth
2 Timothy 4:4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
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Friday, June 18, 2010
Titus 1:1-4 Part 2
Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness--a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, and at his appointed season he brought his word to light through the preaching entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior, To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
and at his appointed season
1 Timothy 2:6 ... who gave himself as a ransom for all men--the testimony given in its proper time.
1 Timothy 6:15 ... which God will bring about in his own time--God the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, ...
he brought his word to light
2 Timothy 1:10 ... but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.
through the preaching entrusted to me
1 Timothy 1:11 ... that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.
by the command of God
2 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia: ...
1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, ...
our Savior
Luke 1:47 "... and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, ..."
To Titus
2 Corinthians 2:13 I still had no peace of mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said good-by to them and went on to Macedonia.
my true son in our common faith
1 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior
Romans 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
NOTES:
God our Savior - Titus 2:10; 3:4; 1 Timothy 1:1; 2:3
Jesus our Savior - Titus 2:13; 3:6; 2 Timothy 1:10
Read Romans 8
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and at his appointed season
1 Timothy 2:6 ... who gave himself as a ransom for all men--the testimony given in its proper time.
1 Timothy 6:15 ... which God will bring about in his own time--God the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, ...
he brought his word to light
2 Timothy 1:10 ... but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.
through the preaching entrusted to me
1 Timothy 1:11 ... that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.
by the command of God
2 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia: ...
1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, ...
our Savior
Luke 1:47 "... and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, ..."
To Titus
2 Corinthians 2:13 I still had no peace of mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said good-by to them and went on to Macedonia.
my true son in our common faith
1 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior
Romans 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
NOTES:
God our Savior - Titus 2:10; 3:4; 1 Timothy 1:1; 2:3
Jesus our Savior - Titus 2:13; 3:6; 2 Timothy 1:10
Read Romans 8
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Titus 1:1-4 Part 1
Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness--a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, and at his appointed season he brought his word to light through the preaching entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior, To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
Paul, a servant of God
Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God--...
James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.
and an apostle of Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, ...
for the faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth
1 Timothy 2:3-4 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
that leads to godliness
1 Timothy 2:2 ... for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life
Titus 3:7 ... so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
2 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, ...
which God, who does not lie
Numbers 23:19 "God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?
Hebrews 6:18 God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged.
promised before the beginning of time
2 Timothy 1:9 ... who has saved us and called us to a holy life--not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, ...
NOTES:
Paul's mission - Acts 9:15; 22:15; 26:16-19
Hope - Colossians 1:5
Does not lie - contrast with Cretans - Titus 1:12; contrast with the devil - John 8:44
Read Romans 8
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Paul, a servant of God
Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God--...
James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.
and an apostle of Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, ...
for the faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth
1 Timothy 2:3-4 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
that leads to godliness
1 Timothy 2:2 ... for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life
Titus 3:7 ... so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
2 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, ...
which God, who does not lie
Numbers 23:19 "God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?
Hebrews 6:18 God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged.
promised before the beginning of time
2 Timothy 1:9 ... who has saved us and called us to a holy life--not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, ...
NOTES:
Paul's mission - Acts 9:15; 22:15; 26:16-19
Hope - Colossians 1:5
Does not lie - contrast with Cretans - Titus 1:12; contrast with the devil - John 8:44
Read Romans 8
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
I have fought the good fight
1 Timothy 1:18-19a Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, holding on to faith and a good conscience.
I have finished the race
1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.
Now there is in store for me
Colossians 1:5-6a ... the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you have already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel that has come to you.
1 Peter 1:4-5 ... and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
the crown of righteousness
1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day
2 Timothy 1:12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.
but also to all who have longed for his appearing
1 Timothy 6:13b-15a I charge you to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which God will bring about in his own time--...
NOTES:
2 Timothy 2:5
Read Romans 8
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I have fought the good fight
1 Timothy 1:18-19a Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, holding on to faith and a good conscience.
I have finished the race
1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.
Now there is in store for me
Colossians 1:5-6a ... the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you have already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel that has come to you.
1 Peter 1:4-5 ... and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
the crown of righteousness
1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day
2 Timothy 1:12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.
but also to all who have longed for his appearing
1 Timothy 6:13b-15a I charge you to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which God will bring about in his own time--...
NOTES:
2 Timothy 2:5
Read Romans 8
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
2 Timothy 3:15-17
... and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures
John 5:39-40 "You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life." (Jesus speaking)
which are able to make you wise
Deuteronomy 4:6 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people."
Psalm 119:98-99 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.
All Scripture is God-breathed
2 Peter 1:20-21 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
and is useful for teaching
Romans 4:23-24 The words "it was credited to him" were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness--for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness
Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.
so that the man of God
1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
may be thoroughly equipped for every good work
2 Timothy 2:21 If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
NOTES:
1 Timothy 5:18
2 Peter 3:15-16
Read Romans 8
(parentheses are mine)
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and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures
John 5:39-40 "You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life." (Jesus speaking)
which are able to make you wise
Deuteronomy 4:6 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people."
Psalm 119:98-99 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.
All Scripture is God-breathed
2 Peter 1:20-21 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
and is useful for teaching
Romans 4:23-24 The words "it was credited to him" were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness--for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness
Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.
so that the man of God
1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
may be thoroughly equipped for every good work
2 Timothy 2:21 If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
NOTES:
1 Timothy 5:18
2 Peter 3:15-16
Read Romans 8
(parentheses are mine)
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Monday, June 14, 2010
2 Timothy 3:8-9
Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth--men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected. But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men, their folly will be clear to everyone.
Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses
Exodus 7:11-12 Pharaoh then summoned wise men and sorcerers, and the Egyptian magicians also did the same things by their secret arts: Each one threw down his staff and it became a snake. But Aaron's staff swallowed up their staffs. [According to Jewish tradition Jannes and Jambres were two of the Egyptian magicians.]
so also these men oppose the truth
Acts 13:8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.
men of depraved minds
1 Timothy 6:3-5 If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.
But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men, their folly will be clear to everyone
Exodus 7:12 [above]
Exodus 8:18 But when the magicians tried to produce gnats by their secret arts, they could not. And the gnats were on men and animals.
Exodus 9:11 The magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils that were on them and on all the magicians.
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
[brackets are mine]
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Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses
Exodus 7:11-12 Pharaoh then summoned wise men and sorcerers, and the Egyptian magicians also did the same things by their secret arts: Each one threw down his staff and it became a snake. But Aaron's staff swallowed up their staffs. [According to Jewish tradition Jannes and Jambres were two of the Egyptian magicians.]
so also these men oppose the truth
Acts 13:8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.
men of depraved minds
1 Timothy 6:3-5 If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.
But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men, their folly will be clear to everyone
Exodus 7:12 [above]
Exodus 8:18 But when the magicians tried to produce gnats by their secret arts, they could not. And the gnats were on men and animals.
Exodus 9:11 The magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils that were on them and on all the magicians.
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
[brackets are mine]
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
2 Timothy 2:22-23
Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.
pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace
1 Timothy 1:14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
along with those who call on the Lord
Acts 2:21 "'and everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'"
out of a pure heart
1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels
2 Timothy 2:14 Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
NOTES:
1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Read Romans 8
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pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace
1 Timothy 1:14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
along with those who call on the Lord
Acts 2:21 "'and everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'"
out of a pure heart
1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels
2 Timothy 2:14 Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
NOTES:
1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Read Romans 8
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
2 Timothy 1:13-14
What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you--guard it with the help of the Holy spirit who lives in us.
What you heard from me
2 Timothy 2:2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.
keep
Titus 1:9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
as the pattern
Romans 6:17 But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were entrusted.
of sound teaching
1 Timothy 1:10-11 ... for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers--and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.
with faith and love in Christ Jesus
1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 1:14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you
2 Timothy 1:12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.
1 Timothy 6:20-21 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in doing so have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you.
guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us
Romans 8:9 You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
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What you heard from me
2 Timothy 2:2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.
keep
Titus 1:9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
as the pattern
Romans 6:17 But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were entrusted.
of sound teaching
1 Timothy 1:10-11 ... for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers--and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.
with faith and love in Christ Jesus
1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 1:14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you
2 Timothy 1:12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.
1 Timothy 6:20-21 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in doing so have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you.
guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us
Romans 8:9 You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
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Friday, June 11, 2010
2 Timothy 1:5-7
I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and self-discipline.
I have been reminded of your sincere faith
1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice
Acts 16:1 He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was a Jewess and a believer, but whose father was a Greek.
2 Timothy 3:15 ... and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
Acts 6:6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity
Jeremiah 42:11 "'Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, whom you now fear. Do not be afraid of him, declares the LORD, for I am with you and will save you and deliver you from his hands.'"
Romans 8:15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father."
1 Corinthians 16:10-11 If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am. No one, then, should refuse to accept him. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.
1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Hebrews 2:15 ... and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.
but a spirit of power
Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him--the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD-- ...
NOTES:
1 Timothy 1:18
Read Romans 8
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I have been reminded of your sincere faith
1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice
Acts 16:1 He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was a Jewess and a believer, but whose father was a Greek.
2 Timothy 3:15 ... and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
Acts 6:6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity
Jeremiah 42:11 "'Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, whom you now fear. Do not be afraid of him, declares the LORD, for I am with you and will save you and deliver you from his hands.'"
Romans 8:15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father."
1 Corinthians 16:10-11 If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am. No one, then, should refuse to accept him. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.
1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Hebrews 2:15 ... and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.
but a spirit of power
Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him--the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD-- ...
NOTES:
1 Timothy 1:18
Read Romans 8
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
1 Timothy 6:20-21
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you.
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care
2 Timothy 1:11-14 Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself. Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
Turn away from godless chatter
2 Timothy 2:16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith
1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
2 Timothy 2:18 ... who have wandered away from the truth. They say that the resurrection, has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some.
Grace be with you
Colossians 4:18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
NOTES:
What is falsely called knowledge - a reference to an early form of the heresy of Gnosticism that taught that one may be saved by knowledge
Read Romans 8
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Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care
2 Timothy 1:11-14 Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself. Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
Turn away from godless chatter
2 Timothy 2:16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith
1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
2 Timothy 2:18 ... who have wandered away from the truth. They say that the resurrection, has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some.
Grace be with you
Colossians 4:18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
NOTES:
What is falsely called knowledge - a reference to an early form of the heresy of Gnosticism that taught that one may be saved by knowledge
Read Romans 8
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
1 Timothy 6:11-12
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
But you, man of God
2 Timothy 3:17 ... so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
pursue righteousness, godliness
1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
faith, love
1 Timothy 1:14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:22 Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
2 Timothy 3:10 You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, ...
Fight the good fight of the faith
1 Corinthians 9:25-26 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air.
1 Timothy 1:18 Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, ...
Take hold of
1 Timothy 6:19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
the eternal life to which you were called
Matthew 25:46 "Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."
NOTES:
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Hebrews 3:1
Read Romans 8
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But you, man of God
2 Timothy 3:17 ... so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
pursue righteousness, godliness
1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
faith, love
1 Timothy 1:14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:22 Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
2 Timothy 3:10 You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, ...
Fight the good fight of the faith
1 Corinthians 9:25-26 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air.
1 Timothy 1:18 Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, ...
Take hold of
1 Timothy 6:19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
the eternal life to which you were called
Matthew 25:46 "Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."
NOTES:
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Hebrews 3:1
Read Romans 8
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
1 Timothy 6:8-10
But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
But if we have food and clothing we will be content with that
Proverbs 30:8 "Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread."
Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
People who want to get rich
Proverbs 15:27 A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.
fall into temptation and a trap
1 Timothy 3:7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap.
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil
1 Timothy 3:3 ... not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.
Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith
1 Timothy 6:20-21 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith.
James 5:19-20 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner back from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
and pierced themselves with many griefs
Joshua 7:21 "When I saw in the plunder a beautiful robe from Babylonia, two hundred shekels of silver and a wedge of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath."
NOTES:
The story of Achan - Joshua 7
Read Romans 8
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But if we have food and clothing we will be content with that
Proverbs 30:8 "Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread."
Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
People who want to get rich
Proverbs 15:27 A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.
fall into temptation and a trap
1 Timothy 3:7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap.
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil
1 Timothy 3:3 ... not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.
Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith
1 Timothy 6:20-21 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith.
James 5:19-20 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner back from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
and pierced themselves with many griefs
Joshua 7:21 "When I saw in the plunder a beautiful robe from Babylonia, two hundred shekels of silver and a wedge of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath."
NOTES:
The story of Achan - Joshua 7
Read Romans 8
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Monday, June 7, 2010
1Timothy 4:12
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Don't let anyone look down on you
2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
Titus 2:15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.
but set an example
Philippians 3:17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.
1 Thessalonians 1:7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
2 Thessalonians 3:9 We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow.
Titus 2:7-8 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
1 Peter 5:3 ... not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
in faith
1 Timothy 1:14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
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Don't let anyone look down on you
2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
Titus 2:15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.
but set an example
Philippians 3:17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.
1 Thessalonians 1:7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
2 Thessalonians 3:9 We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow.
Titus 2:7-8 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
1 Peter 5:3 ... not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
in faith
1 Timothy 1:14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
1 Timothy 4:6-8
If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching you have followed
2 Timothy 3:15 ... and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales
1 Timothy 1:4 ... nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. These promote controversies rather than God's work--which is by faith.
2 Timothy 2:16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
rather train yourself to be godly
1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
but godliness has value for all things
1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
holding promise for both the present life and the life to come
Psalm 37:9 For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace.
Proverbs 22:4 Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.
Matthew 6:33 "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
Mark 10:29-30 "I tell you the truth," Jesus replied, "no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age (homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields--and with them persecutions) and in the age to come eternal life."
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
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brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching you have followed
2 Timothy 3:15 ... and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales
1 Timothy 1:4 ... nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. These promote controversies rather than God's work--which is by faith.
2 Timothy 2:16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
rather train yourself to be godly
1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
but godliness has value for all things
1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
holding promise for both the present life and the life to come
Psalm 37:9 For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace.
Proverbs 22:4 Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.
Matthew 6:33 "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
Mark 10:29-30 "I tell you the truth," Jesus replied, "no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age (homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields--and with them persecutions) and in the age to come eternal life."
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
1 Timothy 4:1
The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.
The Spirit
John 16:13 "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come."
Acts 8:29 The Spirit told Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it."
1 Corinthians 2:10 ... but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.
clearly says that in later times
2 Timothy 3:1 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days.
2 Peter 3:3 First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.
some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits
Matthew 24:10-11 "At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people."
Mark 13:5-6 Jesus said to them, "Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and will deceive many."
Mark 13:22 "For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and miracles to deceive the elect--if that were possible."
Acts 20:29-30 "I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them."
2 Thessalonians 2:3 Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.
NOTES:
For further reading:
Acts 8:26-40
2 Timothy 3:1-9
2 Peter 3
Read Romans 8
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The Spirit
John 16:13 "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come."
Acts 8:29 The Spirit told Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it."
1 Corinthians 2:10 ... but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.
clearly says that in later times
2 Timothy 3:1 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days.
2 Peter 3:3 First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.
some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits
Matthew 24:10-11 "At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people."
Mark 13:5-6 Jesus said to them, "Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and will deceive many."
Mark 13:22 "For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and miracles to deceive the elect--if that were possible."
Acts 20:29-30 "I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them."
2 Thessalonians 2:3 Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.
NOTES:
For further reading:
Acts 8:26-40
2 Timothy 3:1-9
2 Peter 3
Read Romans 8
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Friday, June 4, 2010
1 Timothy 1:12-14
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has given me strength
Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service
Acts 9:15 But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name."
Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man
Acts 8:3 But Saul (later Paul) began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
I was shown mercy
1 Timothy 1:16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.
because I acted in ignorance and unbelief
Acts 26:9 "I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth."
The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly
2 Corinthians 4:15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.
along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus
2 Timothy 1:13 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
NOTES:
A blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man - Acts 9:1; 22:4-5; 26:10-11
Read Romans 8
(parentheses are mine)
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I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has given me strength
Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service
Acts 9:15 But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name."
Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man
Acts 8:3 But Saul (later Paul) began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
I was shown mercy
1 Timothy 1:16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.
because I acted in ignorance and unbelief
Acts 26:9 "I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth."
The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly
2 Corinthians 4:15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.
along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus
2 Timothy 1:13 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
NOTES:
A blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man - Acts 9:1; 22:4-5; 26:10-11
Read Romans 8
(parentheses are mine)
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
1 Timothy 1:3-6 Part 2
As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. These promote controversies rather than God's work--which is by faith. The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Some have wandered away from these and turned to meaningless talk.
These promote controversies
2 Timothy 2:14 Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart
2 Timothy 2:22 Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
and a good conscience
Acts 23:1 Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin and said, "My brothers, I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscience to this day."
1 Timothy 4:2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.
and a sincere faith
Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.
2 Timothy 1:5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
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These promote controversies
2 Timothy 2:14 Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart
2 Timothy 2:22 Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
and a good conscience
Acts 23:1 Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin and said, "My brothers, I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscience to this day."
1 Timothy 4:2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.
and a sincere faith
Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.
2 Timothy 1:5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010
1 Timothy 1:3-6 Part 1
As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. These promote controversies rather than God's work--which is by faith. The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Some have wandered away from these and turned to meaningless talk.
As I urged you when I went into Macedonia
Acts 16:9 During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us."
stay there in Ephesus
Acts 18:19 They arrived at Ephesus, where Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.
so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer
Galatians 1:6-7 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel--which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ.
1 Timothy 6:3-4a If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing.
nor to devote themselves to myths
1 Timothy 4:7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.
2 Timothy 4:4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
Titus 1:13-14 This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of those who reject the truth.
and endless genealogies
Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
As I urged you when I went into Macedonia
Acts 16:9 During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us."
stay there in Ephesus
Acts 18:19 They arrived at Ephesus, where Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.
so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer
Galatians 1:6-7 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel--which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ.
1 Timothy 6:3-4a If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing.
nor to devote themselves to myths
1 Timothy 4:7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.
2 Timothy 4:4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
Titus 1:13-14 This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of those who reject the truth.
and endless genealogies
Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.
NOTES:
Read Romans 8
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
1 Timothy 1:2
To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
To Timothy
Acts 16:1 He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was a Jewess and a believer, but whose father was a Greek.
my true son in the faith
1 Timothy 1:18-19 Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, holding onto faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their faith.
1 Corinthians 4:17 For this reason I am sending to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church.
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God who calls you into his kingdom and glory.
2 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Titus 1:4 To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord
Romans 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
NOTES:
My spiritual son - 1 Timothy 1:8; 1 Corinthians 4:17; 2 Timothy 1:2; 2:1; Philemon 10
Grace - John 4:2; Galatians 1:3; Ephesians 1:2
Mercy - Romans 9:23
Peace - John 14:27; 20:19; Galatians 1:3; Ephesians 1:2
Read Romans 8
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
To Timothy
Acts 16:1 He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was a Jewess and a believer, but whose father was a Greek.
my true son in the faith
1 Timothy 1:18-19 Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, holding onto faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their faith.
1 Corinthians 4:17 For this reason I am sending to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church.
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God who calls you into his kingdom and glory.
2 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Titus 1:4 To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord
Romans 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
NOTES:
My spiritual son - 1 Timothy 1:8; 1 Corinthians 4:17; 2 Timothy 1:2; 2:1; Philemon 10
Grace - John 4:2; Galatians 1:3; Ephesians 1:2
Mercy - Romans 9:23
Peace - John 14:27; 20:19; Galatians 1:3; Ephesians 1:2
Read Romans 8
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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