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NOVEMBER 23 Reading 327 THE GOOD FIGHT 2 Timothy 3–4 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim. 4:7).How good to look back at the end of life and be satisfied with the way you lived. Overview Paul warned of growing godlessness (3:1–9) and ofContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 22 Reading 326 STRONG IN GRACE 2 Timothy 1–2 “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 2:1).Paul exhibited a strength of commitment that Timothy—and we—are expected to imitate. Background The setting. Most believe that Paul won release from the imprisonment mentioned at the end ofContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

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”