The passage from 2 Timothy 3:16 emphasizes the importance of scripture for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. It highlights the significance of understanding righteousness and the impact of meditating on God’s word for biblical leaders.
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Parable of the Pets || 07.16.2022
Sheep were an essential animal back in the day. There are over 500 verses about sheep, more than any other animal in the Bible. They came up with two realities: Sheep were essential to the Israelites from an agricultural perspective. Sheep are used as a symbol to refer to God’s people. This understanding is whyContinueContinue reading “Parable of the Pets || 07.16.2022”
Rebuke With Kindness || 2 Timothy 3:16 (Part 3) || Mid-Week Midrash #31
The Bible is described as God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. While expressing concern for others, it’s important not to judge, but to be a supportive mentor and friend.
Worldly Pressure vs. Godly Power || 07.09.2022
Today’s focus is going to be on peer pressure. Peer pressure, by definition, is: “social pressure by members of one’s peer group to take a certain action, adopt certain values, or otherwise conform to be accepted.” The first half of the Golden Calf story resonated with me that peer pressure took place back in Exodus.ContinueContinue reading “Worldly Pressure vs. Godly Power || 07.09.2022”
Why Teach the Bible || 2 Timothy 3:16 (Part 2) || Mid-Week Midrash #30
The scripture in 2 Timothy 3:16 is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. It provides context, understanding, and guidance for followers, making it indispensable.
What is Baptism? || Mark 4:1-11
Jesus’ cousin John was out in the wilderness and invited people to be baptized. The people came to see John to tell him everything they did wrong and to make the promise to do better in their life. John would then lead them down to the Jordan and baptize them. Jesus was traveling from hisContinueContinue reading “What is Baptism? || Mark 4:1-11”
Balancing our Inner Conflict || What is Courage? || Part 3
I’m continuing our focus on courageous character by looking at ourselves, more importantly our body. We’ve often heard Paul’s reference to Christians being the hands and feet of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul talks about the body of Christ and how the parts should work together, but there was one verse that struck me.ContinueContinue reading “Balancing our Inner Conflict || What is Courage? || Part 3”
Shine Your Light || Psalm 119:105 || Mid-Week Midrash #24
The Bible provides clarity and guidance in times of mental distress, acting as a light in darkness. Through prayer and faith, it illuminates our path and empowers us to be a guiding light for others.
Indestructible Word || Matthew 24:35 || Mid-Week Midrash
The world will be destroyed, but the words spoken will endure. This reality, harsh yet true, prompts reflection on our purpose as followers of Christ in bringing God’s kingdom to earth.
Pure Words || Psalm 12:6 || Mid-Week Midrash #22
The Lord’s words are compared to pure silver, free from impurities. This purity parallels the Bible, believed to contain only God-breathed words, similar to silver purified seven times.