The Gift of Welcome Today’s scripture selection: Philemon Key verse: Philemon 1:17 The apostle Paul is known for his great theological treatises. But there is a small New Testament letter for which he is lesser known. Nevertheless, it earns its right to be in the New Testament canon. It’s a letter appealing to a slave… Continue reading Week 38 Saturday
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Week 37 Saturday
Before Time Began Today’s scripture selection: Titus Key verse: Titus 1:2 Right at the beginning of an often neglected little book called Titus, we find a wonderful truth: “…in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time.” There, nestled in a typical greeting of the apostle… Continue reading Week 37 Saturday
Week 36 Saturday
Fair Warning Today’s scripture selection: Second Timothy 3-4 Key verses: Second Timothy 3:1-5 Some people love to talk about the “last times” – or at least they love to speculate about them. So many books; tapes; DVDs; CDs – so many sermons preached – so many long discussions held in seminary classrooms or over coffee… Continue reading Week 36 Saturday
Week 35 Saturday
A Living Faith Today’s scripture selection: Second Timothy 1-2 Key verse: Second Timothy 1:5 In writing to a young minister named Timothy the apostle Paul said this: “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am now persuaded, now lives… Continue reading Week 35 Saturday
Week 34 Saturday
Count On It Today’s scripture selection: First Timothy 4-6 Key verses: First Timothy 4:9-10 We all need something we can count on. We need to have a secure foundation; something upon which we can boldly and confidently stake our claim. For some, that is a belief in a particular political party. For others, it… Continue reading Week 34 Saturday
Week 33 Saturday
The Worst Sinner Today’s scripture selection: First Timothy 1-3 Key verse: First Timothy 1:15 There’s nothing like a little humility. The apostle Paul, whom some would call the greatest apostle, was – at one time in his life – anything but humble. He was proud of his lineage; proud of his education; proud… Continue reading Week 33 Saturday
Week 32 Saturday
Settle Down Today’s scripture selection: Second Thessalonians 1-3 Key verse: Second Thessalonians 3:11 There were times when the apostle Paul would just “tell it like it is.” Take this little passage for example: “We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies. Such people… Continue reading Week 32 Saturday
Week 28 Saturday
Hollow Ideas Today’s scripture selection: Colossians 1-2 Key verse: Colossians 2:8 When I was in college I had a hard time deciding on a major. It was art one day; psychology the next; journalism the following week; sociology the one after that. Finally, I ended up studying religion. Along the way – I… Continue reading Week 28 Saturday
Week 27
Pressing On Today’s scripture selection: Philippians 3-4 Key verse: Philippians 3:14 Over the years I have heard the apostle Paul described in many ways: faithful; dedicated; eloquent. I’ve also heard him described in less than glowing ways: harsh; un-yielding; judgmental. But one word that comes to mind for me when I read this… Continue reading Week 27
Week 26 Saturday
No Complaints Allowed Today’s scripture selection: Philippians 1-2 Key verses: Philippians 2:14-15 The apostle Paul was gifted at balancing deep theologically profound teaching with down-to-earth practical counsel. A good example is his writing to the believers in Philippi. Smack dab in the middle of eloquent preaching about Christ’s humble life of servanthood… Continue reading Week 26 Saturday
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