Two year Bible reading program.

BEGIN WITH PRAYER "Lord open my eyes and my heart." Read slowly so that you take in. And as you do, turn your heart to God, thanking him for the good you discover and praying his will home for you, your family, your church and the world. Wisdom to chew on Proverbs 22:22-23 Understanding to grow in Further instructions for church life. Elders who lead churches are to be respected, but also rebuked when they have sinned. And sin should be shunned by all, knowing it will be revealed in judgment. Slaves (or employees today) are to respect and serve their masters well. Moreover, everyone is to learn contentment, so they are not led into sin out of a desire to become wealthy. And those who are wealthy, are to be generous, sharing what they have, and so storing up heavenly treasure. Through all this Timothy is to set an example of being godly, gaurding the gospel, and persevering in faith and service, mindful that Jesus will one day appear and is to be honoured. ...

BEGIN WITH PRAYER "Lord open my eyes and my heart." Read slowly so that you take in. And as you do, turn your heart to God, thanking him for the good you discover and praying his will home for you, your family, your church and the world. Wisdom to chew on Proverbs 22:17-21 Understanding to grow in We think little of the church being "the pillar and foundation of the truth." But it is an awesome responsibility. We are told quite clearly that people within the church will turn from truth to myths, but with Timothy all believers, and especially leaders, are urged to have nothing to do with this, to teach the truth and watch their life and doctrine closely. Paul then moves to care of the needy within the fellowship. Relatives are to care for their own (not to is to "deny the faith"), so that the church can use its resources for those truly on their own. The good deeds expected of believers are set out in 5v10, and the church will support widows...

BEGIN WITH PRAYER "Lord open my eyes and my heart." Read slowly so that you take in. And as you do, turn your heart to God, thanking him for the good you discover and praying his will home for you, your family, your church and the world. Wisdom to chew on Proverbs 22:16 Understanding to grow in Paul writes to his understudy, Timothy, in the early 60s AD. He urges him to deal with those in the Ephesian church who are teaching falsehood and making much over speculations based on the Old Testament, rather than what is taught clearly. Indeed, although Old Testament law is good, Paul stresses that its major focus is on restraining and convicting sinners, whereas the focus for those in Christ is his mercy. Paul then moves to instructions for church life. He highlights the need of united prayer from the men - perhaps implying the men were those teaching error and arguing over the speculations (see also 2 Tim 3v8). It seems the struggle for the women was with immo...