Learning to Know God

Read 2 Timothy 4:9-22
“The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom” (2 Timothy 4:18).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
Are you a quitter?
Odd question, perhaps. I’m SURE there are circumstances in which I probably would simply give up and would be seen as a “quitter.” [...]

Read 2 Timothy 4:1-8
“They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths” (2 Timothy 4:4).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
How do we know, really, what we ought to believe as followers of Jesus? How can we be sure we’re walking in the truth and not just chasing a myth??
Life [...]

Read 2 Timothy 3:1-17
“In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Timothy 3:12).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
“No, no, no. Of course I’m not paranoid. It’s just that everyone really IS out to get me!”
The old joke above should serve us as a timely reminder: [...]

Read 2 Timothy 2:14-26
“Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce
quarrels” (2 Timothy 1:7).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
Have you ever argued someone into the Kingdom of God? Ever persuaded a non-believer of the truth and reality of God’s love in Christ by the power of your [...]

Read 2 Timothy 1:3-2:13
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline”
(2 Timothy 1:7).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
The Scripture verse I’ve quoted above out of today’s reading has always meant a lot to me
personally. Those who know me think I’m a pretty [...]