LIFE TOGETHER1 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. OverviewPaul warned Timothy again against false teachers (4:1–8), and exhorted himContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
1 Timothy INTRODUCTIONPaul’s two personal letters to Timothy and one letter to Titus are called the “Pastoral Epistles.” Each gives advice to younger coworkers of Paul who served as his representatives, visiting and giving guidance to churches in various cities of the Roman Empire.First Timothy was written some time between Paul’s release from prison aboutContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
PROMISES TO PILGRIMSNumbers 31–36 “Take possession of the land and settle in it, for I have given you the land to possess” (Num. 33:53). Israel reached the border of the Promised Land. Everything in these last chapters can be taken as a firm promise that God will give His people victory and peace. OverviewIsrael crushedContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
PROSPECTS FOR PILGRIMSNumbers 26–30 “The land is to be allotted to them as an inheritance” (Num. 26:53). Purified again, the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land. The incidents and laws reported in these chapters serve as promises to God’s people. Canaan was ahead, and victory was assured. OverviewA military census revealed Israel’s readiness toContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
PURITY FOR PILGRIMSNumbers 15–21 “They are to be responsible” (Num. 18:3). Repetition of earlier laws on sacrifice, and severe judgments that God inflicts on disobedient priests remind Israel that believers are called to be pure while on pilgrimage. OverviewA review of sacrifices and offerings (15:1–31), execution of a Sabbath-breaker (vv. 32–36), and a new lawContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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