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For 42 days, we asked several people to document their priority times. Real people. Real stories.
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For 42 days, we asked several people to document their priority times. Real people. Real stories.
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1 Timothy 2:9–15
9Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, 10but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness. 11A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. 12But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. 13For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve. 14And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression. 15But women will be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint. Focused Thinking: What was the role of men? It was to be men of prayer. It was to live righteous lives toward God and man. What is the role of women? They should draw attention to God (work goods), not themselves. They should learn the scriptures. They should...
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10
1 Timothy 2:1–7 (Focus on Verse 7)
7For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying) as a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. Focused Thinking: Why was Paul appointed a preacher and apostle? Because God desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Because there is one God and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Because Christ Jesus gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time. Personal Application: Why was I appointed a preacher for such a time as this? Why was I appointed a preacher in this city? Because God’s message must be proclaimed. Because God’s message is our only hope. Because the world is communicating more effectively than the church. Because the world is speaking the language of the soul better than the church. Because the world is more relevant than the church. The message of God must be renewed to the next generation. ...
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09
1 Timothy 2:1–7
1First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time. 7For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying) as a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. Focused Thinking: What is first of all? I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, and for kings and all who are in authority, What should we pray for? We should pray for the choices and circumstances that will enable...
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08
1 Timothy 2:1–7
1First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time. 7For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying) as a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. Focused Thinking: What is first of all? I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, and for kings and all who are in authority, Personal Application: I’m skipping personal application and trusting it will happen in...
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07
1 Timothy 1:18–20
18This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight, 19keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith. 20Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme. Focused Thinking: What is Timothy’s command? It is the command to fight the good fight. The way Paul speaks to Timothy reminds of the truth, “to whom much is given, much is required.” Paul saw Timothy’s heritage and chose to develop it. Paul saw Timothy’s potential and chose to maximize it. I love this command. It is such a manly command. It is such a braveheart command. It is such a gladiator command. What does it look like to fight the good fight? It involves keeping faith. It isn’t easy to keep the faith; it is hard to keep the faith. It...
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06
1 Timothy 1:15–17
15It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. 16Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life. 17Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. Focused Thinking: What is a trustworthy statement? What statement deserves full acceptance? …Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. What a powerful set up for that statement. It is a trustworthy statement, It is a statement that deserves full acceptance, …Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. Can it be any more clear and concise than that? Can it be any more beautiful and profound than that? …Christ Jesus...
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05
1 Timothy 1:12–14
12I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, 13even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief; 14and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus. Focused Thinking: What was Paul thanking Christ Jesus for? He was thanking Christ Jesus for saving him from misusing and abusing the Law (1:8–11). He was thanking Christ Jesus for strengthening him. He was thanking Christ Jesus for considering him faithful. He was thanking Christ Jesus for putting him into service. Once Paul saw the light of Jesus Christ he saw the darkness of his past. Once Paul saw the grace of Jesus Christ he saw the legalism of his past. Once Paul experienced the love of Jesus Christ he saw the hatred of his past. Paul was amazed at God’s...
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04
1 Timothy 1:8–11
8But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully, 9realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers 10and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching, 11according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted. Focused Thinking: Notice the word “if” in verse 8. But we know that the Law is good, IF one uses it lawfully, What does this tell us about the Law? The Law can be used for good or for bad. The Law can be misused. The Law can be misapplied. The Law can be taken out of context. For whom was the Law made? The Law was made for the unrighteous person, not the righteous person. If the righteous person is a person of love, they don’t need the Law. The...
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