Hello, my sweet friends!
Happy JUNE! SUMMER is upon us! This month, for 21 days, we will cover THREE books in the Bible. I like to call them: The Three T’s: Thessalonians, Timothy, and the book of Titus.
*PLEASE NOTE, this starts NEXT WEEK- SUNDAY—June 7! 🥰* (but this challenge will totally work for any 21 consecutive days!)
Sometimes, I like to give us a little time between Bible Challenges. I prefer not to jump into a new challenge right when one ends. As the challenge approaches, I hope to use this time in between to catch up on any days we may have missed. I can admit, I still have some catching up to do from last month’s challenge–The book Jeremiah.
Anyways, I AM SO EXCITED! Hosting these challenges is my first time reading many of the books in the Bible. I am reading them in their entirety. I’ve never read the entirety of either of these three books. I’m so excited to dive in and soak in more of God’s goodness.
Below, you will find the reading plan.
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The Importance of the Books of Thessalonians:
If we love someone, we most likely want to see them prosper. A good friend or parent will often correct their friend or child. They do this if they notice their friend or child is going down a slippery path. Paul did this as he praised the Thessalonians for their strong belief and love for one another. However, he also corrected and urged the Thessalonians to live lives that represented Christ well. In life, everyone will find themselves grieving at some point. Grief can come from the death of a loved one. However, grief can appear in a multitude of ways. Grieving is not limited to death. We grieve our former chapters—maybe letting go of someone or something. When many Thessalonians relatives passed away, they needed comfort. They needed assurance that their loved ones would be with Christ. This was a concern because their loved ones passed before Christ’s return. Paul’s teaching about Christ’s return encouraged the believers to live in constant hope. We can apply this hope in modern day as we also grieve many parts of our journey in life. The books of 1 and 2 Thessalonians are letters from the apostle Paul to the early Christian community in Thessalonica. In modern terms, these letters offer encouragement. They provide practical advice to people trying to live out their faith in a challenging world. These books are important. They highlight the balance between faith, daily life, and future hope. They encourage believers to stay faithful even when facing uncertainty or persecution.
The Importance of the Books of Timothy:
Have you ever experienced being the youngest in a leadership role? Being the youngest on your team and the leader can come with many challenges. Timothy was the first second generation Christian leader mentioned in the New testament. He became Paul’s mentee, while also being a leader in the Ephesian church. As a young minister, Timothy faced many challenges such as: pressures, conflicts, and challenges from the church and community. Paul sent a letter to (the book of Timothy) to encourage Timothy to stay strong in the faith. Paul wrote the Book of Timothy as a letter to Timothy. However, we can apply Paul’s advice to our own lives regarding leadership.
The Importance of the Book of Titus:
Similar to Timothy, Titus was also a mentee of Paul. Titus was positioned to help lead a church. Paul wrote a letter to mentor Titus on his pastoral duties as Titus served on the island of Crete. Within his letter (The book of Titus) Paul advised Titus how to lead with integrity. In modern terms, Paul’s letter to Titus serves as a leadership guide for building a healthy and trustworthy community. Paul instructs Titus to appoint strong, moral leaders, teach sound doctrine, and help people live lives that reflect their faith. He emphasizes the importance of good character, integrity, and doing what is right—not to earn salvation, but to show the impact of God’s grace. The book is important because it connects belief with behavior. It shows how faith should influence every part of life. This is especially true in leadership and everyday actions.
Reflection Questions and Journal Prompts:
What key words stood out to me in this chapter?
How does this chapter relate to my life’s circumstances currently?
How can I apply this chapter to my life?
How does this chapter inspire greater gratitude, humility, and/or joy in Christ?
How does this passage relate to the world today?
How can my attitude/actions improve based on truths I learned today?
How do the truths of this text shape the way I view God?
How do the truths of this text shape the way I view myself?
How do the truths of this text shape the way I view my present circumstances?
How can I apply this chapter to my prayers?
How could I explain this chapter to someone in 6 words or less?
What did I learn?
Prayer for This Challenge:
Dear Father,
I thank You for Your brilliance, wisdom and guidance. I thank You for Your Word. I am so grateful that I have Your word to serve as a guide to maneuver through life. Lord, in You, I have everything I need. I pray that I would use Your word as my compass, comfort, and therapy. May I apply the word to my life, and not just read the words. May Your teachings penetrate deep within my heart. Speak to me as I study Your word. May I apply what I learn to my life. May I serve You well. May I represent You well. May I represent who You are accurately.
Amen.
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