21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 72

Preach the Word ∙∙

Preach the Word ∙∙ Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. – 2 Timothy 4:2 2 Timothy 4:2-4 2 Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, and exhort with complete patience andContinue reading “Preach the Word ∙∙”

Cut it straight ∙∙

Cut it straight ∙∙ Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. – 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Timothy 2:14-17 14 Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments areContinue reading “Cut it straight ∙∙”

An eye for an eye ∙∙

An eye for an eye ∙∙ An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth . . .. – Exodus 21:24 Exodus 21:23-25 23 But if there is further injury, the punishment must match the injury: a life for a life,24 an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand forContinue reading “An eye for an eye ∙∙”

Escape lanes ∙

Escape lanes ∙ Cling to your faith in Christ and a good conscience. Some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked. – 1 Timothy 1:19 Romans 2:14-15 14 For when Gentiles who do not have the Law do instinctively the things of the Law, these, not having theContinue reading “Escape lanes ∙”

Minor characters ∙

Minor characters ∙ I, Tertius, who write this letter, greet you in the Lord. – Romans 16:22 Philippians 2:20-22 20 I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare.21 All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ.22 But you know how Timothy has provedContinue reading “Minor characters ∙”