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"If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, they are conceited and understand nothing."

Passages to pray for children and loved ones.

The elder pastor is the shepherd/leader and has many expectations that shouldn't be taken lightly.  Paul explains these clearly  so there will be no question who what is to be expected of the men that would fill this role.

Paul writes to Timothy clear instructions about the role women play as they are finding new roles and more freedoms to learn and serve that they were never aloud before under the strict Jewish traditions.

Paul reminds us to get along and be a praying church!

Stay the course!

Guest speaker Tad Hughes reminds us that we are all loved by God and each one of us matter enough to leave the 99 safe sheep and seek us when we are lost. His word reminds us in Luke 15:3-7 that there is more rejoicing in heaven over the one repenting than the 99 who do not need to repent.

Paul gets real before the church and Timothy about the depth of evil that he took part in before Jesus saved him and set him on a new path. 

Remember to love with a pure heart and stay away from meaningless talk.

Paul writes a letter to young Timothy to encourage him to stay the course.

Paul's warning against being idle reminds the church not to sit and wait on the return of Christ and not do anything, but to be out actively working and spreading the good news of Christ and making disciples and living a full life and providing for families.

Nehemiah returns to find the Israelites have gone back to some of their old ways even after making vows to God to never return to their evil ways.  He  reprimands them and runs evil people out of the temple and reminds the people of God's wrath and what will happen if they let their old lazy habits return and they forget that God is righteous and holy and has expectations on His children.  A lesson that rings true throughout the history of mankind, especially true today.

Construction of the wall is over now is the time to rebuild spiritually and socially.  Nehemiah sets up the order of the temple and the everyday happenings so that society can begin.

Where do you see yourself in the activities of the Holy Week?

Sanballat's attempted setup for terrorism once again and Nehemiah's prayer for God to strengthen his hands.