Daily Bible Reading “Paul Instructs Titus” (Titus 1:10-16)

Paul Instructs Titus

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Titus 1:10-16. In this Scripture, Paul reminds Titus that there are many disobedient people; especially those of the circumcision (his own Jewish people). He says they are useless talkers and deceivers. Do you wonder why Paul says this about them? They weren’t willing to submit to God’s leadership. These were people in the church, not people on the outside.

Paul was concerned that these people with a Jewish background in the Christian church were still trying to tell people that they had to live under the Law of Moses (the first books of the Old Testament) instead of teaching the grace of God through Jesus Christ.

Their teaching must be stopped because they are weakening entire churches. They were teaching things that weren’t true for dishonest financial gain. One of the Cretan prophets, called all the Cretans “liars, wicked animals and lazy gluttons.” It was a very prejudicial statement, even if everyone felt that way about the, but Paul, who had spent time on Crete, tells Titus, “This is a true observation; therefore, you need to reprimand them harshly, so that they stand true to the faith. “

Since apparently this was their culture, it was very important that Titus appoint leaders there to help lead the people in the right direction. Paul didn’t tell Titus to cast them off because of their ways, but to help transform them with the truth of God’s Word for His glory.

Paul reminds Titus they aren’t to pay attention to Jewish legends and commandments of men that twist the truth. To people who are pure (Christians) all things are clean, but to people who are corrupt unbelievers, nothing is wholesome. Even these people’s mind and conscience is tarnished. They confess that they know God, but by their actions, they contradict their claims. Paul declares they are repulsive and rebellious troublemakers to every good effort. Do you know people like this?

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Titus 1: 10-16

10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:

11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake.

12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.

13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.

15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

 

Things to think about:

  • Do you know anybody like Paul is talking about in this lesson?
  • What can we do to be on guard so people like this don’t deceive us?
  • Does anything Paul talks about in this lesson describe you?
  • If so, what do you need to do about it?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Titus. Paul warns Titus about people who are disobedient and cause trouble. Help us not to be those kinds of people. Help us to be obedient to Your Word. Help us to study the Bible so we will know the truth and will not be deceived by people like the ones Paul is talking about in this lesson. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

– Titus 1:15

 

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The Book of Titus: Paul’s Letter to Titus is a Daily Bible Reading study by Deborah H. Bateman. Titus is considered to be one of the Pastoral Epistles. Paul wrote these letters to help instruct the leaders of the churches how to handle certain situations and how to properly establish the churches of his day. The book of Titus is found in the New Testament of the Bible right after 2 Timothy.

The Book of Titus: Paul’s Letter to Titus contains six Daily Bible Reading lessons. Included in each lesson is a brief commentary, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions for contemplation or discussion which Deborah calls: “Things to think about,” and a prayer to go along with the study. This Bible study is great for personal or group studies.

For those of you interested in Bible journaling, may I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.

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Daily Bible Reading “For This Cause” (Titus 1:1-9)

For This Cause

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Titus 1:1-9. Paul’s epistle (short letter) to Titus starts with a greeting from Paul, who calls himself a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ. It is almost like an introduction of himself and his belief. Why do you think Paul has such a long introduction when Titus knows who Paul is? Maybe so we can know who Paul was and what his beliefs were.

Paul talks about his faith as one of God’s chosen servants, his acknowledgment of the truth which is following godliness. He also speaks of his hope in eternal life, because he knows God can’t lie and God promised it before the beginning of the world. Paul continues by saying, God has in the appropriate time made clear His Word through preaching, which Paul is dedicated to by the instruction of God our Savior.

Paul then says that the letter is to Titus, who he considers to be his son in faith. He sends a greeting of grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior. Paul reminds Titus he was left in Crete to put things in order and to ordain elders in all the cities, as he was instructed.

He then jogs Titus’ memory to the qualifications of the elders. They are to be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who are not disobedient. Paul goes into the qualifications for the bishop next. A bishop must be blameless; he can’t be stubborn or easily angered, not a drunkard, or a fighter, and not unclean. He must be hospitable, sober, just, self-controlled, and a follower of good men. He must hold true to the Word of God he was taught so he will be able to encourage and persuade unbelievers.

The people who hold these positions are the leaders of the church and they are held to high standards. As members of the body of the church, we should look up to them. We should also model our behaviors after them. If God requires this type of behavior of them, they can be examples to the believers in the church. These are great guidelines for everyone.
Daily Bible Reading:

Titus: 1:1-9

1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;

2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;

3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;

4 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Things to think about:

  • Do you have faith in God?
  • Is your hope in eternal life through Christ?
  • How many of the qualifications that Paul mentions describe you?
  • What are some areas in your life you need to improve?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Titus. Paul talks to Titus about his faith and hope in You and Your Son. Help us to hold onto our faith and have hope in You and in Jesus Christ. Paul talks about the qualifications of a bishop. Help us to look at these qualifications and see where we need to improve our own lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

– Titus 1:5-6

 

Featured Book:

The Book of Titus: Paul’s Letter to Titus is a Daily Bible Reading study by Deborah H. Bateman. Titus is considered to be one of the Pastoral Epistles. Paul wrote these letters to help instruct the leaders of the churches how to handle certain situations and how to properly establish the churches of his day. The book of Titus is found in the New Testament of the Bible right after 2 Timothy.

The Book of Titus: Paul’s Letter to Titus contains six Daily Bible Reading lessons. Included in each lesson is a brief commentary, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions for contemplation or discussion which Deborah calls: “Things to think about,” and a prayer to go along with the study. This Bible study is great for personal or group studies.

For those of you interested in Bible journaling, may I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.

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Daily Bible Reading “Don’t Be Weary in Well Doing” (2 Thessalonians 3:1-18)

Don’t Be Weary in Well Doing

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18. Paul asks the Thessalonians to pray for them that the Word of the Lord will spread and glorify God among others, as it had with them. God promised in Isaiah 55:11 that His Word would not return void. Paul asked them to pray also that God would deliver them from the wicked. Paul reminds them that not all men are of faith as they were. Do you know why Paul would make that statement?

Paul declares the Lord is faithful. Paul trusts God to take care of them. Paul encourages the Thessalonians, telling them that the Lord would establish them and keep them from evil. Paul says we have faith in the Lord concerning them that they will do the things Paul and his friends taught them. Paul tells the Thessalonians that the Lord will fill their hearts with the love of God and give them the patience they needed while waiting for Christ’ return. Paul commands them to remove themselves from their brethren who are rebellious, those who don’t walk in the ways they were taught, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Paul reminds them that they were taught how to live Godly lives. They are to follow Paul’s example of living righteously. Paul and his fellow laborers worked night and day so they would be able to provide for themselves. Paul made tents for a living. They didn’t want to be a burden on anybody. Gradually the churches began to pay pastors for their services. Paul and his friends did this so that they could set a good example before the Thessalonians. It was Paul’s belief that if a man didn’t work, he didn’t deserve to eat.

Paul tells them that he knows that there are some of their brothers who won’t work, but are busy getting into trouble and tending to other people’s business. Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to let them know that they need to work and provide their own food to eat.

Paul encourages the Thessalonians not to grow weary in doing well. Paul tells them that if there is any man who doesn’t want to obey the words of this letter, to separate from him, so he might be ashamed of his actions. Paul’s motive was to bring the unruly people to repentance. He reminds them not to treat the unruly like an enemy, but to reprimand them as a brother.

Paul says, “May the Lord of peace give you peace always and be with you all.” Paul tells them that he wrote this letter with his own hand, which is a token of every letter he writes. He ends the letter by saying, “The grace of the Lord be with you all.” According to the editors of the KJV of the Bible this epistle was written from Athens.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:

2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.

3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.

5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.

6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

8 Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:

9 Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

17 The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.

18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. [[The following was added by editors of the KJV: The second [epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.]]]

 

Things to think about:

  • How often do you pray for your spiritual leaders?
  • What other ways can we support our spiritual leaders?
  • How can we deal with unruly people?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of 2 Thessalonians. Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to work and live Godly lives. Help us to do Your will. He tells them how to deal with those who are unruly among them. Give us wisdom in dealing with those we come in contact with who aren’t living right before You. May the grace and peace of God be with us all. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

 

Featured Book:

The Book of 2 Thessalonians: Paul’s Second Letter to the Thessalonians is a Daily Bible Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman. The book of 2 Thessalonians is one of the Apostle Paul’s Epistles (letters). It’s part of the New Testament of the Bible.

In the book of 2 Thessalonians, Paul encourages the Thessalonians to glorify the Lord, to stand fast, and to not grow weary in well doing. He also talks about the Second Coming of the Lord.

The Book of 2 Thessalonians: Paul’s Second Letter to the Thessalonians contains four Daily Bible Reading lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. This is a great study for an individual or group Bible study.

For those of you interested in Bible journaling, may I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.

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Daily Bible Reading “Stand Fast” (2 Thessalonians 2:8-17)

Stand Fast

Today’s Daily Bible eading is from 2 Thessalonians 2:8-17. Paul continues with the letter to the Thessalonians. He tells them that God will reveal the wicked. The Lord will consume him with the spirit of his mouth. What does Paul mean by that statement?

This is also referred to in Isaiah 11:4, “But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.”

He will destroy the wicked one with the brightness of His presence. Look at these two Scriptures from Revelation where it talks about the fact that we won’t need the sun or moon because the Lord God will be our light. Revelation 21:23, “And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.” Revelation 22:5, “And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.” I don’t think we can even imagine how glorious His appearance will be.

The antichrist is a messenger of Satan. He’ll have power, signs, and lying wonders, but they’ll be of an evil nature. He’ll be a deceiver of unrighteousness. Those who follow him will perish because they didn’t receive the truth of God so they could be saved. God will send them a strong delusion because they believed the lies of the enemy and not the truth of God and they’ll be lost forever. Their pleasure was in unrighteousness and not in the righteousness of God.

Paul tells the Thessalonians that he gives thanks to God for them always because God chose them from the beginning. They received salvation through the sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth of God. Paul says God called the Thessalonians by our preaching of the gospel to the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Paul encourages them to stand fast in the Lord. He reminds them to follow the gospel which they taught them. Both when Paul and his friends shared the gospel with them through preaching and through their letters.

Paul says, “Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.”

 

Daily Bible Reading:

2 Thessalonians 2:8-17

8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,

17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

 

Things to think about:

  • Have you received the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ?
  • If so, how are you standing fast and holding on to the truths of God’s Word?
  • How does it comfort you to review the promises of God?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in the book of 2 Thessalonians. Paul assures us that You have victory over the evil one. Help us to remember that throughout our life. The battle isn’t over and You are the victor. We praise You and thank You for that promise. Help those who haven’t believed yet to come to the knowledge of the Lord. We thank You for the gift of salvation, through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help us to hold onto the hope of eternal life that You have given us through Your grace. Comfort our hearts, establish us in every good word, and work as we serve You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

whether by word, or our epistle.

– 2 Thessalonians 2:15

 

Featured Book:

The Book of 2 Thessalonians: Paul’s Second Letter to the Thessalonians is a Daily Bible Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman. The book of 2 Thessalonians is one of the Apostle Paul’s Epistles (letters). It’s part of the New Testament of the Bible.

In the book of 2 Thessalonians, Paul encourages the Thessalonians to glorify the Lord, to stand fast, and to not grow weary in well doing. He also talks about the Second Coming of the Lord.

The Book of 2 Thessalonians: Paul’s Second Letter to the Thessalonians contains four Daily Bible Reading lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. This is a great study for an individual or group Bible study.

For those of you interested in Bible journaling, may I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.

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Daily Bible Reading “Coming of the Lord” (2 Thessalonians 2: 1-7)

Coming of the Lord

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Thessalonians 2: 1-7. Paul addresses a concern that the Thessalonians had from something he said in his first letter about the Second Coming of the Lord. Paul indicates that there are two parts to Christ’s coming. In Paul’s first letter, he talks about the coming of Christ to gather the church or Christians. That is found in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18.

Apparently, there was some confusion in the church and the people thought the day of the Lord had already come or that they were in the middle of it. Paul tells them that he didn’t want them to be confused or troubled in their spirit, by things they heard, or by his letter concerning the day of Christ.

Paul warns them not to let anyone mislead them concerning this, because the Lord wasn’t coming back until certain events took place. One of those events is the great falling away from God. The other thing that has to happen is that the man of sin or the son of perdition is revealed. The word “perdition” means destruction. That man is also known as the antichrist.

He is the one who opposes God and everything God stands for, so that he can try to place himself in authority over the world. He’ll set something up in the temple of God in Jerusalem for worship. Daniel speaks of this in Daniel 11:31, “And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate.”

Paul reminds the Thessalonians that he told them about this when he was with them before. In 1 Thessalonians 5:2 Paul said, “The day of the Lord would come like a thief in the night.” Matthew 24:36 says, “No man knows the day or hour that the Lord will return.”

These events won’t all take place in one day, but over a period of time. The first part the gathering of the church will take place first. The second part the great tribulation will take place over a period of time after that. It is a time of great judgment from God, which the Scripture talks about in Matthew 24:1-31. Paul had told them about the rapture of the church in his first letter. Obviously, they were concerned that they had missed the rapture since they believed they were already in the tribulation period.

God will allow the antichrist to be revealed in His time. Sin and wickedness is already at work in the world today, but the Holy Spirit has restraints on it. In God’s perfect timing the Holy Spirit will reveal the man of sin.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

2 Thessalonians 2:1-7

1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?

:6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.

7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

 

Things to think about:

  • What was Paul’s concern for the Thessalonians in this Scripture?
  • What does Paul warn them about in this Scripture?
  • Have you ever studied about the Second Coming of Christ?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in the book of 2 Thessalonians. Here Paul talks to the people about the second coming of Christ and the antichrist. Even though we don’t like to think about some of the things that will take place in the end of time, we need to know these things. Help us to study Your Word so we’ll have knowledge of the things to come and not be led astray by people who try to teach anything other than the truth of the gospel. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

– 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2

 

Featured Book:

The Book of 2 Thessalonians: Paul’s Second Letter to the Thessalonians is a Daily Bible Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman. The book of 2 Thessalonians is one of the Apostle Paul’s Epistles (letters). It’s part of the New Testament of the Bible.

In the book of 2 Thessalonians, Paul encourages the Thessalonians to glorify the Lord, to stand fast, and to not grow weary in well doing. He also talks about the Second Coming of the Lord.

The Book of 2 Thessalonians: Paul’s Second Letter to the Thessalonians contains four Daily Bible Reading lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. This is a great study for an individual or group Bible study.

For those of you interested in Bible journaling, may I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.

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