In this part of the letter to Timothy, Paul is telling Timothy the attributes required for those wanting to be leaders within the church. And leaders need to remember that their congregation, members of their community will be looking-up to them regardless of their beliefs. And most people will fail to remember that their leaders … Continue reading 1 Timothy Chapter 3

Paul continues in his letter to Timothy (chapter 2) reminding Timothy and ourselves that he, we and the church need to be praying for everyone, including those who are in government and leadership roles and not just the average person within the community. Currently politics within the US and UK is very polarised with high … Continue reading 1 Timothy Chapter 2

This week I'm going to start a study on Paul's first letter to Timothy who was in Ephesus, I note that Paul doesn't beat around the proverbial bush. He opens his letter with the instruction to Timothy that he needs to instruct a group of people that they need to stay true to what they've … Continue reading 1 Timothy Chapter 1

In John's third epistle he is writing to someone who is in authority in their community and church, the letter appears to be a personal letter which is to be shared with the community / local church. In verse 3 John is acknowledging Gaius's faithfulness and commitment to living and walking in Truth and and … Continue reading 3 John