Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth
A devotional sermon series considering the most popular Bible verses in Africa, according to YouVersion, in their proper context.
Priority of a Disciple (Matthew 6:33)
Disciples of Christ are called to focus on one main priority: seeking God’s kingdom and his righteousness above all else in this fallen world. There are two elements to this priority in Matthew 6:33: 1. A Divine Priority (v. 33a) 2. A Divine Promise (v. 33b)
True Worship Flows from a Renewed Mind (Romans 12:2)
As we continue our journey through Africa’s most popular verses, we come to Paul’s famed words to the Roman church in Romans 12:2.
Power to Guard the Good Deposit (2 Timothy 1:6–7)
Paul wanted his young disciple, Timothy, to remember the charge he had given him to guard the good deposit of the gospel. In 2 Timothy 1:6–7, he issues a twofold reminder as he reiterates this charge: 1. A reminder to attend to the gift he received (v. 6)2. A...
Courageous (Joshua 1:6–9)
Confucius once said, “When words lose their meaning, people lose their freedom.” He may have been overstating the case a little, but his point is taken: Words have...
All Things for Good (Romans 8:28)
The expression “biting of more than you can chew” might very well apply to my preparation for this study. Great preachers have taken far longer to teach on this verse than...
A Future and a Hope (Jeremiah 29:11)
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” These words can be readily found on bumper...
God With Us (Isaiah 41:10)
This study continues our series titled “Rightly Handling the Word of Truth.” That’s a phrase taken from 2 Timothy 2:15, where Paul tells us, “Do your best to present...
Rightly Handling the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15)
Sadly, Christians too often fail to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). Sometimes, the Bible is treated as a mantra or talisman, and such irresponsibility...