Mastering the New Testament – Page 6

Day 214

1 Peter 1 Trials prove your faith Key Verses: 1, 4, 12, 15-16, 19, 23 Chosen by the Spirit’s work to be obedient and set apart: this is the label placed on the identity of those who were to receive this letter. It is a pretty good label for us as well. At least itContinue reading “Day 214”

1 Peter – Day 214.00

First Peter 01. Trials prove your faith 02. Respond like Christ’s example 03. Innocent conscience quiets foes 04. Attitudes pleasing to God 05. Leaders to serve humbly Acrostic Theme: Trial Author: Peter the Apostle Date Written: 63-64AD Audience: Christians living in a wide area of the ancient world Key Verse: 2:11-12 Outline: Introduction (1:1-2) I.Continue reading “1 Peter – Day 214.00”

Day 213

Titus 3 Never shun good deeds Key Verses: 3, 5, 9, 14 When Christ is in charge of our lives, some things get surrendered. It is like when we go through an international border and pass through customs. Some things can’t go through; you must leave them at the border or you can’t come intoContinue reading “Day 213”

Day 212

Titus 2 Order life to doctrine Key Verses: 2, 3, 7-8, 12 Some issues in life don’t change over the millennia. Self-control, addictions, and rebellion plagued the ancient world. They plague our modern world as well. What is different is that Paul tells Timothy to point these shortcomings out to his congregation. Corrective teaching isContinue reading “Day 212”

Day 211

Titus 1 Sound doctrine silences error Key Verses: 5, 9, 13-14, 16 Every group of Jesus-followers needs structure. They can exist for a short period without structure, without leadership, without an acknowledged leader, but not for long. When small groups are connected to a larger group, say flowing out of and tied to a largeContinue reading “Day 211”

Titus – Day 211.00

Titus 1. Sound doctrine silences error 2. Order life to doctrine 3. Never shun good deeds Acrostic Theme: Son Author: Paul the Apostle Date Written: 63-66AD Audience: Titus Key Verse: 3:8 Outline: Introduction (1:1-4) I. Instructions Concerning Church Organization (1:5-16) II. Instructions Concerning Christian Conduct (2:1-3:11) Conclusion (3:12-15) http://executableoutlines.com/ti/ti_00.htm

Day 210

Diligently preach God’s Word 2 Timothy 4 Key Verses: 2, 4, 6, 8, 13, Paul wants one thing from Timothy, that he continue to proclaim the Gospel, even in the face of such opposition. This is a hard thing to do, to keep telling the truth even when those who oppose you are laughing inContinue reading “Day 210”

Day 209

Last days bring apostasy 2 Timothy 3 Key Verses: 5, 7, 12, 15, 16-17 As we read the news these days, I see a lot of people who look like these first few verses. There are so many plastic people, people with only a veneer of respectability. But what is worse are the people whoContinue reading “Day 209”

Day 208

Obey and teach the Word 2 Timothy 2 Key Verses: 2, 3, 8, 10, 15, One of the roles of leaders is not simply to pass on what they have learned, but to train the next generation of leaders to pass on what they have learned. Christ told Paul who passed it to Timothy andContinue reading “Day 208”

Day 207

Hold on to true faith 2 Timothy 1 Key Verses: 5, 9, 12, 14 The influence of a godly family should never be underestimated. Timothy had just such a family. Also what is interesting to note is that Timothy’s spiritual bloodline is through his mother and not his father. Paul mentions his grandmother and hisContinue reading “Day 207”