B1 What does this mean? C1 Paul’s Personal Greetings D1 Phoebe, a deaconess E1 I wrote an article about this: A Few Thoughts About Deaconesses E2 Robertson’s Word Pictures comment on Romans 16:1: Who is a servant of the church (ousan diakonon tēs ekklēsias). The etymology of diakonos we have had repeatedly. The only…
B1 What does this mean? C1 Helping Our Weaker Christian Brother and Sister D1 We must always be considerate and aware of others. Everyone is offensive in some way, but this is referring to an attitude of doing or saying something that is not necessary. We must also take a stand of respect for…
Matthew 18 has been a difficult passage for interpreters. So, I give my few thoughts on this chapter. The Lord Jesus is speaking to Jews. These Jews are disciples. Matthew 18:1a NIV At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked… He is teaching them some of the principles, worldview, and lifestyle of…
Devotional Notes Romans 13 B1 What does this mean? C1 God’s Rules for Our Relationship with Government D1 God sets up and brings down who will be the leader. Some leaders are relatively good and some evil. God has delegated them to be the government leader. If they lead according to God’s desires, there…
1 Timothy 5:24-25 B7 God does notice our actions C1 Sinful actions D1 God knows the heart, the motive, the attitude, as well as the action/deed. D2 People do not always know all these things. Some are obvious; some are hidden. E1 Obvious F1 A public crime. F2 Known, recorded, and given as evidence…
1 Timothy 5:23 B6 About wine C1 God is against anything that lessens our judgment. C2 For health some take medicine which may have a side effect that clouds judgment. We understand this, so does God. C3 For Timothy’s health was recommended for his health. D1 The Greek word for wine is οἶνος oînos.…
1 Timothy 5:22 B5 Ordain carefully C1 Ordain defined D1 To invest with ministerial or priestly authority; confer holy orders on. (Source) D2 Ordain is also used to mean to recognize and establish an individual to a specific office and/or calling. Ministers are ordained to their offices by the laying on of hands (1…
1 Timothy 5:17-21 B4 Support the ministry C1 Elders and honorarium D1 Unless agreed upon, there should be some honorarium given for the time served. D2 Especially for those laboring in word (Scriptures) and teaching. D3 It takes time to prepare and time to present. D4 Scripture supports this: E1 Deuteronomy 25:4 NRSV You…
1 Timothy 5:3-16 B3 Widows C1 Most widows can be and must be assisted by family. A family who will not help is judged to be more evil than a nonbeliever. It is understood that the family of God (believers) do need to be aware of other’s needs—any type of needs. If we are…
MORNING Psalm129 B1 What does this mean? C1 Persecution D1 This refers to Israel and can be applied to all believers. D2 God takes note of this persecution and punishes justly: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 ESV2011 This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of…