Philemon; Equality in Christ
Paul writes to Philemon, a fellow Christian, to address the situation with Onesimus, a slave who ran away but has since converted to Christianity. Paul appeals to Philemon to accept Onesimus back not as a slave, but as a brother in Christ. He emphasizes the transformative power of the gospel and equality in Christ, even in an unjust society.
Titus 2-3; Talk The Right Talk, and Walk the Right Walk
Paul tells Titus to teach sound doctrine and for Christians to live virtuously, setting a good example for others. He discusses the roles of older men and women, young people and bondservants in modeling Christian behavior. Paul also addresses the second coming of Christ and how our actions should demonstrate what we believe.
Titus 1; Keep Your Eye On The Doctrine
Paul instructs Titus on leading the church in Crete. Leaders must be blameless, faithful and strong against false teachings. Paul denounces the corrupt behavior of some Cretans and emphasizes the need for church members to act truthfully and uphold sound doctrine.
2 Timothy 4; Time Goes By
Paul encourages Timothy to keep preaching the truth and to be ready to share his faith. Despite his impending death, Paul is content, knowing he has fought the good fight, and a crown awaits him in heaven. He warns Timothy about people who will reject truth and provides final instructions and greetings.
2 Timothy 3; Signs of the Times
Paul warns Timothy about the tough times ahead, especially as society breaks down. People will be selfish, disobedient and turn away from God. Leaders must avoid these behaviors and stay true to the teachings of Jesus. Paul also emphasizes the importance of the Bible, which is inspired by God and useful for teaching and guiding Christians.
2 Timothy 1-2; Good Soldiers
Paul encourages Timothy to be strong in grace and to endure hardships like a good soldier of Christ. He reminds him of his heritage of faith and the gift of God within him. Paul warns against idle talk and instructs Timothy to correctly handle the word of truth, avoiding arguments over words.
1 Timothy 6; The Root of Evil!
In this episode, Paul discusses the dangers of greed and the right attitude toward wealth. He advises slaves to respect their masters, and those with Christian masters should serve them well. False teachers are criticized for thinking godliness is a way to gain wealth. Paul emphasizes contentment and warns against the desire to be rich, which leads to many evils. Paul concludes by charging Timothy to guard his faith against false teachings and to pursue righteousness
1 Timothy 5; Respect and Purity
Paul addresses how to care for church members in 1 Timothy 5. He advises respect for elders and outlines support for widows without families. He concludes by reminding believers to do good works and maintain purity.
1 Timothy 4; Fascination with Lies
1 Timothy Chapter 4 warns of false teachings and the importance of godliness. Paul predicts some will abandon the faith for deceitful teachings inspired by demons. He encourages Timothy to teach against these lies and to train for godliness, which is valuable in all aspects of life. Paul reminds him that material gain isn’t the goal; instead, godliness with contentment brings true wealth.
1 Timothy 3; Qualifications for Leadership
In this episode, Paul instructs Timothy on choosing leaders for the church. He lists qualities necessary for overseers (like bishops or pastors) and deacons, emphasizing good character, family management and spiritual maturity. Paul concludes with the mystery of godliness about Christ’s life, death, and ascension, urging Timothy to uphold these truths in church leadership.