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2 Timothy INTRODUCTION This last letter of Paul was written during a second imprisonment in Rome, about A.D. 67 or 68. Paul was fully aware he was soon to be executed, and he both encouraged Timothy, who would carry on his work, and warned against the growing corruption of true Christian teaching. The letter throbsContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 21 Reading 325 CONTENTMENT 1 Timothy 6 “Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it” (1 Tim. 6:6–7).It’s fine to have money as long as money doesn’t have you. Overview Even servitude provides opportunities to minister (6:1–2). A love of moneyContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 20 Reading 324 LIFE TOGETHER 1 Timothy 4–5 “I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism” (1 Tim. 5:21).What we do for God, we do to others. Overview Paul warned Timothy again against falseContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 19 Reading 323 GOD’S HOUSEHOLD 1 Timothy 2–3 “I am writing you these instructions so that . . . you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God” (1 Tim. 3:14–15).The Christian community as well as the individual Christian represents Jesus to theContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

1 Timothy NOVEMBER 18 Reading 322 TRANSFORMING TRUTH 1 Timothy 1 “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst” (1 Tim. 1:15).God’s truth transforms. Background Itinerancy in the first century. It’s popular to speak of Timothy and Titus as “pastors”Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”