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Titus Chapter 3: Verses 8-9 (NIV) This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these…

27 October 2023 – What have I learned today?  Habakkuk Chapter 2: Verse 3 (NLT) This vision is for a future time.    It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled.If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently,    for it will surely take place.    It will not be delayed. When God makes a promise or gives us a…

Titus Chapter 1: Verse 1 (NIV) Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness. What struck me about this translation of the introduction in Paul’s letter to Titus is the description of Paul’s calling – to further the…

2 Timothy 4: 11 (NIV) Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry. Acts 13:13 (NIV)  From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem. Acts 15:38 (NIV) Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, but…

2 Timothy Chapter 3: Verses 16-17 (NLT) All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip…

2 Timothy 2: Verses 24-25 (NLT)  A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.  Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. Some people know how to…

Matthew Chapter 5: Verse 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 2 Timothy Chapter 1: Verses 16 -18 (NIV) May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains.  On the contrary, when he was in Rome, he searched…

1 Timothy Chapter 6: Verses 3-4 (NLT) Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings promote a godly life.  Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. 1…

Psalm 119: Verses 65-68 (NLT) You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised.  I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge.  I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word. You are good and do only good; teach me…

1 Timothy Chapter 4: Verses 6-8 (NIV)  If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be…