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When We Listen – July 13, 2023
Read with Me 1 Timothy 3:11-13 (HCSB) Wives, too, must be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, faithful in everything. Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households competently. For those who have served well as...
When We Listen – July 12, 2023
Read with Me 1 Timothy 3:8-10 (HCSB) Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money, holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And they must also be tested first; if they prove...
When We Listen – July 11, 2023
Read with Me 1 Timothy 3:1-7 (HCSB) This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work.” An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, an able...
When We Listen – July 10, 2023
Read with Me 1 Timothy 2:11-15 (HCSB) A woman should learn in silence with full submission. I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to be silent. For Adam was created first, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman...
When We Listen – July 7, 2023
Read with Me 1 Timothy 2:8-10 (HCSB) Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument. Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold,...
When We Listen – July 4, 2023
Read with Me 1 Timothy 2:1-7 (HCSB) I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good,...
When We Listen – July 3, 2023
Read with Me 1 Timothy 1:18-20 (HCSB) Timothy, my son, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies previously made about you, so that by them you may strongly engage in battle, having faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and have...
When We Listen – June 29, 2023
Read with Me 1 Timothy 1:15-17 (HCSB) This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them. But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus...
When We Listen – June 28, 2023
Read with Me 1 Timothy 1:12-14 (HCSB) I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry—one who was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But I received mercy because I...
When We Listen – June 27, 2023
Read with Me 1 Timothy 1:8-11 (HCSB) But we know that the law is good, provided one uses it legitimately. We know that the law is not meant for a righteous person, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and irreverent, for...