Category: New Testament
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True strength does not always look like victory, success, or triumph – 2026.10.26
2 Corinthians 11:23-33 (WEB)23 Are they servants of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself) I am more so; in labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths often.24 Five times from the Jews I received forty stripes minus one.25 Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was…
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Life Like A Sunset – 2026.10.20
Romans 1:20 (WEB) For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse. As I was reflecting on the beauty of a sunset, I found myself thinking about something deeper…
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The phone rings in the middle of the night – 2026.10.16
Luke 8:23-24 (WEB) 23 But as they sailed, he fell asleep. A wind storm came down on the lake, and they were taking on dangerous amounts of water. 24 They came to him, and awoke him, saying, “Master, master, we are dying!” He awoke, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water, and…
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Truth, Judgment, Mercy, and the Call to Christ – 2026.10.12
2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 (WEB)11 Because of this, God sends them a working of error, that they should believe a lie;12 that they all might be judged who didn’t believe the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 2 Thessalonians 2:11–12 (WEB) is one of Scripture’s most serious warnings. It shows how strongly God treats the rejection…
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A reflection on the love of GOD – 2026.10.08
1 John 4:7-21 (WEB)7 Beloved, let’s love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves has been born of God, and knows God.8 He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love.9 By this God’s love was revealed in us, that God has sent his one and only Son into…
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When exhaustion arrives – 2026.10.06
Matthew 11:28-30 (WEB)28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”…
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What is the truth – 2026.10.05
1 Timothy 2:4-7 (WEB) 4 who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all; the testimony in its own times; 7 to which…
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Entrusted with the gospel and fruit – 2026.10.01
1 Timothy 1:8-11 (WEB) 8 But we know that the law is good, if a person uses it lawfully, 9 as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of…
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Prayer in the church – 2026.09.28
1 Timothy 2:8-9 (WEB) 8 I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting. 9 In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; From these verses, we discover…
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A reflection on prayer – 2026.09.25
1 Timothy 2:1 (WEB) I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: Here is a contemplation from someone anonymous. As I was reflecting on prayer, I realised that prayer is far more than asking God to change our circumstances; prayer is surrender, dependence, and…
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GOD’s desire – 2026.09.24
1 Timothy 2:1-8 (WEB)1 I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:2 for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight…
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An uncertain heart – 2026.09.22
2 Corinthians 5:17-21 (WEB)17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.18 But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation;19 namely, that God was in Christ…
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Who authorises us – 2026.09.21
1 Timothy 1:12 (WEB) I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service; Let us be encouraged today and know with 100% certainty that: The LORD will authorise as we demonstrate faithfulness. He will start us of with the little things and and as we…
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All to GOD! – 2026.09.17
1 Timothy 1:17 (WEB) Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. Let us be encouraged that: EXHALT Jesus Christ: BECAUSE OF HIM: Add more BECAUSE OF HIM in the comments “Psalms 34:3 (WEB) Oh magnify Yahweh with me. Let’s exalt his…
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A Faithful Saying – 2026.09.14
1 Timothy 1:15-16 (WEB)15 The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.16 However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience, for an example of those who were going to…
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Seasons when Heaven seems silent – 2026.09.11
Hebrews 13:8 (WEB) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. There are seasons when heaven seems silent. We pray, but seemingly nothing moves, and we whisper, “Jesus, where are You?” “Yet silence is not absence. “ God may be working where our eyes cannot see. Look at Joseph. He received a dream, then…
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Obtaining mercy – 2026.09.10
1 Timothy 1:12-17 (WEB)12 I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;13 although I used to be a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.14 The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and…
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Following instructions – 2026.09.08
1 Timothy 1:19-20 (WEB)19 holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. Let us be encouraged like Paul encouraged Timothy to take the godly instruction in this…
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🎙️The command and its goal – 1 Timothy 1
Pip: Mission Communities Network runs devotions the way some people run marathons — with a clear destination, a longer road behind them, and the kind of focus that makes you wonder what you’ve been doing with your mornings. Mara: Today’s episode follows a devotional thread on doctrine, distraction, and the love that’s supposed to be…
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Shipwrecked by a violated consciences – 2026.09.03
1 Timothy 1:19-20 (WEB)19 holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. When someone’s conscience gets violated their faith is in danger of getting shipwrecked and being…
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Keeping Our Conscience Clear – 2026.09.01
1 Timothy 1:19-20 (WEB)19 holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. Let us be encouraged like Paul encouraged Timothy to hold on to and keep our…
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🎙️Paul, Timothy, and Christ – 1 Timothy 1
Pip: Mission Communities Network has been working through 1 Timothy verse by verse, and it turns out one verse can carry a surprising amount of weight. Mara: This episode covers two stretches of that letter — what Paul’s apostleship reveals about Christ’s identity and the gifts he gave the church, and then what grace, mercy,…
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What is repentance really? – 2026.08.28
Acts 17:30 (WEB) The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked. But now he commands that all people everywhere should repent, 2 Corinthians 7:10 (WEB) For godly sorrow produces repentance to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world produces death. 2 Peter 3:9 (WEB) The Lord is not slow concerning his promise,…
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Holding on to our faith – 2026.08.27
1 Timothy 1:19-20 (WEB)19 holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. Let us be encouraged like Paul encouraged Timothy to: have faith, keep having faith, hold…
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A Testimony Of The Sustaining Grace Of Jesus Christ – 2026.08.18
Acts 17:24-31 (WEB)24 The God who made the world and all things in it, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, doesn’t dwell in temples made with hands,25 neither is he served by men’s hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he himself gives to all life and breath, and all things.26 He made from…
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Reflecting on life – 2026.08.26
Colossians 3:1-4 (WEB)1 If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ…
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Prophesies to help us fight the good fight – 2026.08.25
1 Timothy 1:18-19 (WEB)18 This instruction I commit to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which were given to you before, that by them you may wage the good warfare;19 holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith; Let us be encouraged today to…
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Understanding or lack thereof – 2026.08.21
1 Timothy 1:3-7 (WEB) 3 As I urged you when I was going into Macedonia, stay at Ephesus that you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine,4 and not to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God’s stewardship, which is in faith—5 but the goal of…
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There is no greater Friend than Jesus – 2026.08.20
John 15:12-17 (WEB) Jesus Christ said:12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.14 You are my friends, if you do whatever I command you.15 No longer do I call you servants,…
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Using the law lawfully – 2026.08.19
1 Timothy 1:6-11 (WEB) from which things some, having missed the mark, have turned away to vain talking; [7] desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor about what they strongly affirm. [8] But we know that the law is good, if a person uses it lawfully, [9]…
