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Silence
There is something to be said about Silence. I often wonder if true silence is where we really find God. When was the last time you sat in silence before God? How difficult was it to shut off the noise…
Created 4 months ago
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he is our reward
The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. (2 Timothy 2:6 NIV) The hardworking farmer is the last of three analogies of how a Chrsit follower should be. He should be…
Created 7 months ago
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soldier
Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 2:3 NIV) What an invitation? Join me in my suffering. He spent the first chapter convincing Timothy not to be ashamed of Paul…
Created 9 months ago
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Delegate
And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. (2 Timothy 2:2 NIV) Here Paul begins to give Timothy some…
Created 9 months ago
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strong in grace
You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 2:1 NIV) Paul at the end of chapter one tells Timothy of those who have betrayed him and those who have stood by him. not only…
Created 9 months ago
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keep the pattern
2 Timothy 1:13 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Paul instructs Timothy and all readers to teach the same stuff Paul had taught. Seems…
Created 9 months ago
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Find mercy
May the Lord grant that he will find mercy from the Lord on that day! You know very well in how many ways he helped me in Ephesus. (2 Timothy 1:18 NIV) Paul finishes up his thoughts on his friend with…
Created 9 months ago
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The good friend
Paul continues on about his friend Onesiphorus, the only one that did not leave him. He claims that he searched for him until he found him. I can understand how Paul must have felt refreshed by him over…
Created 9 months ago
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Not alone
Paul prays for mercy for his friend Onesiphorus. (good luck pronouncing that one) Paul in the prior verse expressed how he felt deserted by everyone, but here is the one exception. Onesiphorus, was not…
Created 9 months ago
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deserted
You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes. (2 Timothy 1:15 NIV) Have you ever felt deserted, betrayed, abandoned? Paul has. In his writings he…
Created 9 months ago
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Guard the gospel
Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you - guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. What an incredible instruction. To guard the good deposit, the teachings that Paul has given,…
Created 10 months ago
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This is why I suffer
2 Timothy 1:12That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that…
Created 10 months ago
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herald, apostle, teacher.
And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. (2 Timothy 1:11 NIV) Paul restates his call. He reminds Timothy and the readers that God placed him in this position. That he…
Created 10 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-08-15
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-08-13
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saved and called
He 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, (2 Timothy…
Created 10 months ago
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life brought to light
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. (2 Timothy 1:10 NIV) Here Paul…
Created 10 months ago
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do not be ashamed
So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. (2 Timothy 1:8 NIV) Paul tells Timothy not to be afraid,…
Created 10 months ago
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no fear
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7 NIV) This is wonderful news. Paul just told Timothy to fan the flame of the gift God gave…
Created 10 months ago
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fan the gift
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. (2 Timothy 1:6 NIV) Paul says for this reason, which he is referring to the prior verses…
Created 10 months ago
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faithful
I am 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. (2 1:5 NIV) Paul is recalling Timothy' faith. He…
Created 10 months ago
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that I may be full of joy
Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. (2 1:4 NIV) Here Paul uses what seems to me to be strange talk. He was just saying how he remembers Timothy in his prayers all…
Created 11 months ago
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with a clear conscience I pray
Paul writes I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. This verse seems strange to me. As I write I pray it becomes…
Created 11 months ago
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grace and peace
Paul calls Timothy his son, I wonder how close they really are. Is this son like blood relative or spiritual father. I would assume some mix of both. I am blessed to have had and have many kids call me…
Created 11 months ago
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apostle
Paul identifies himself as an apostle. I guess when people wrote back then they would make a greeting like this one. Stating who they are. Paul makes it clear that he is God's. He belongs to him. He is…
Created 11 months ago
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Ecclesiastes 4:12
Ecclesiastes 4:12 (ESV)
And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.Created 11 months ago
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Hebrews 12:1
Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV)
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,Created about 1 year ago
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Genesis 15:1
Genesis 15:1 (NKJV)
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward. After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-01-29
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1 Peter 3:16
1 Peter 3:16 (NIV)
keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-01-18
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-01-15
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-11
Craig Muller
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