Even after the disciples argued about who was the greatest, Jesus promised them kingdom rewards. Luke 22:28 “You have stayed with me in my time of trial. 29 And just as my Father has granted me a Kingdom, I now grant you the right 30 to eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. And you will …
The disciples did not understand servant leadership. Jesus had just told them that one of them would betray Him. This led to an argument about which was the greatest. Perhaps this happened because they were speculating over who would betray Him. This was not the first time they had argued over this topic. Luke 9:46 Then …
Jesus gave His life to free us, and it is something we can forever be thankful for. A friend involved in prison ministry met a man in jail for life who came to faith in Jesus while incarcerated and was so thankful to be set free from sin. Although he would never be released from …
Looking forward with hope is the gift of every believer in Jesus, wherever you are on your life journey. An older friend was in the latter days of His life, and although his life in this world was ending, he was looking forward to the future of being in heaven. Today, our world seems to …
There is nothing that is going to have more significant lasting effects on those around us than living a life of faith. Like ripples in a pond, the life we live in this life affects those in this lifetime and beyond in ways we may not realize. In many ways, faithful believers, including myself, have …
If we study Paul’s letter to Titus, we can see that integrity can change society. The new believer’s neighbors would wonder why they didn’t join in with the temple prostitutes or get drunk with them in the pagan temples. People will be watching and wondering. Are these Christians just some strange society against Caeser? Do …
Paul speaks about preaching with your life to Titus. Titus 2:1 As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching.[1] Not only is Titus to urge the believers to live a life that demonstrates what they believe, but Titus was also to do the same. Titus 2:7 And you yourself must be …
We have a letter from Paul to Titus in the Bible, but who was Titus? He is only mentioned a few scattered times in the New Testament. Paul called him a son in the faith. Titus 1:4 I am writing to Titus, my true son in the faith that we share. [1] From this, we can …
The importance of character is seen throughout the Bible and in our society. Character is who we are, not what we pretend to be or what people may think we are. While we may desire others to see us in a certain way, we will never fool the Lord. 1 Samuel 16:7 The Lord doesn’t …
Are women to be in leadership in the church? Many have used 1 Timothy 2:9-3:13 to say a resounding no. These verses have been interpreted to say that women should not teach men, should dress frumpily, and be saved through childbearing. Moreover, Eve was responsible for the fall into sin. Only men should be elders …