2020

See Figure 1 Read Titus 2:1-15 1. Promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. 2. Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with…

Watch Out! Read Titus 1:1-16 6. An elder must live a blameless life. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who don’t have a reputation for being wild or rebellious. 7. For an elder must live a blameless…

Instruction with purpose Read 2 Timothy 3:1–4:22 14. Remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15. You have been taught the holy Scriptures from…

Strategic Retreat Read 2 Timothy 1:1–2:26 20. In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday…

Rich in More Ways than One Read 1 Timothy 4:1–6:21 12. Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses. . . . 15. For at…

A Bit of Practical Politics Read 1 Timothy 2:1–3:16 1. I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority…

Clouding the Picture Read 1 Timothy 1:1-20 3. When I left for Macedonia, I urged you to stay there in Ephesus and stop those whose teaching is contrary to the truth. 4. Don’t let them waste their time in endless discussion of myths…

Slacking Off Read 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 6. Stay away from all believers who live idle lives . . . 7. For you know that you ought to imitate us. We were not idle when we were with you. . . . 8. We worked hard day and night so we…

Hold on Tight Read 2 Thessalonians 1:1–2:17 16. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, 17. comfort you and strengthen you in every good…

I Just Wanted to Say Thanks Read 1 Thessalonians 4:1–5:28 12. Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. 13. Show them great respect and…