Melchizedek means “king of righteousness”; then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace

 Hebrews 7:1-28

First, the name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness”; then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever.

Just think how great he was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder! 

One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham, because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of his ancestor.

Why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? 

For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also.

For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life.

The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.

Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant.

Why?

The Lord makes Jesus as our savior, a priest forever, not by the laws, but by the Melchizedek from heaven. No one knows where Melchizedek comes from. 

So Jesus is beyond the priests, beyond every priest from the Law.

How?

Jesus is the savior, and Jesus is a priest forever for us.

He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek

 Hebrews 6:1-20

To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace. Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned.

God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized. We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.

God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.

Why?

In the order of Melchizedek is the promise of the Lord, the Lord is the great God, we can not say anything but go forward with faith, love, and hope through Jesus Christ.

Abraham has faith in the Lord, and God's word came true, so we can follow the way of Jesus Christ and many apostles.

Paul reminds us not to go back to the beginning step of faith. If it does, it's worse than the beginning. 

How?

Keep forward with faith, love, and hope to live out every day on earth until we meet our Lord

Jesus learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him

 Hebrew 5:1-14

This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. And no one takes this honor on himself, but he receives it when called by God, just as Aaron was.

In the same way, Christ did not take on himself the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him, You are my Son; today I have become your Father.“You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.”

Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek.

Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.

Why?

Jesus was declared by the Lord You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.

Jesus learned obedience from what he suffered and made perfect. Jesus became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him and was designated by God.

This salvation is different from this world; no one can escape from his own sins. But Jesus suffered and obeyed the word of the Lord, offered himself as a sacrifice, and raised from the dead. Jesus conquered sin and death.

How?

Keep obey the word of the Lord and live out Jesus in our lives to honor the Holy Name of the Lord.

Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest

 Hebrews 4:1-16

Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. 

But the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed. Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, “So I declared on oath in my anger, ‘They shall never enter my rest.’”

Therefore since it still remains for some to enter that rest, and since those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience.

“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.”

For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.

Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Why?

This what is the best gospel, Jesus perpare for us more than we can do and we can bear, all of us are sinners, and perish in God's judgment. but Jesus Christ gave us a new way, through the salvation of Jesus and our faith to the Lord, we may have the grace of the Lord. Find grace to help us in our time of need.

How?

Keep this precious grace from Jesus Christ and preach this Gospel to my relatives in mainland China

Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house; Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house

 Hebrews 3:1-18

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. Jesus has been found worthy of. For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house,”[a] bearing witness to what would be spoken by God in the future. But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory.

Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the wilderness,

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

Who were they who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? And with whom was he angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies perished in the wilderness? And to whom did God swear that they would never enter his rest if not to those who disobeyed?  So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief.

Why?

Here, Paul emphasized their failure in faith because of their unbelief. They had followed Moses out of Egypt, but only because of their unbelief.

Fix our thoughts on Jesus, who is our apostle and high priest.Every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything so God is beyond than any others.

How?

Praise the Lord and trust in Jesus Christ.

fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.

 Henrews2 2:1-18

We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.

God left nothing that is not subject to them.[e] Yet at present we do not see everything subject to them.

So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters. He says,

“I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters;   in the assembly I will sing your praises.”

“Here am I, and the children God has given me.”

Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.

For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants.  For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.  Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

Why?

God's plan is through Jesus Christ to break the sins in human beings. The Lord did not rescue angels but chose the descendants of Abraham, Jesus Christ, faithful high priest in service to God, and made atonement for the sins of the people.

God's plan is higher and fuller than we can imagine.

How?

Thanks the Lord and Jesus Christ, I may have this salvation with joy, peace, and love in my life.

But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever

 Hebrews 1:1-14

But in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.

And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.

But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;  therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.”

“In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment.
12 You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end.

Why?

Here, Paul mentions that Jesus Christ is the son of the Lord, and that his throne will last forever and ever.

Jesus is superior to all angels. Jesus is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being.

Once more, confirm the position and identity of Jesus as the Son of the Lord.

How?

Praise to the Lord, worship the Lord, and come closer to Jesus Christ, for Jesus knows our pain and suffering. How great to be a son of the Lord.

Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me

 Philiemon 1;1-23

To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker— also to Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier—and to the church that meets in your home:

I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains. Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me. But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do would not seem forced but would be voluntary.

So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me.

Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.

Why?

Paul knew Philmon had faith in Christ, and Paul hoped Onesimus might stay with him when he was in Jail. But Paul respected Philemon, and without his consent, Paul did not want him to stay to serve him. But because Paul and Onesimus were coworkers in the Gospel, Paul appeals to Philmon to treat Onesimus better, as he serves Paul.

Paul is a good servant of the Lord, not only preaching the Gospel but also witnessing the faith and love and wisdom and keeping good relationships among brothers.

How?

What can I do? learning from Paul with more love, faith, and hope to do everything and treat everyone.

To be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyon

 Titus 3:1-15

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. 

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.

Why?

To be a Christian, we should learn and imitate Paul; his instruction is the best reminder. 1) subject to rulers and authorities. 2) avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law.

How?

Let me be a real Christian, a follower of Jesus, love others, and love my family and my colleagues, help others as I can. May the Holy Spirit remind me, guide my way every day.

Self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance

 Titus 2:1-15

You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine. Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.

teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.

Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. 

Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive.

It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Why?

Do our duty in every situation, whether we are a master or a slave, a teacher or an old man or an old woman. Akk of us should be self-controlled and sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

Let us learn from Jesus Christ, who came down to our world and gave us his life to erase our sins.

This is the love to all of us. 

How?

Self-control and be a good servant of the Lord when I am living in this world.

An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient

 Titus 1:1-16

To Titus, my true son in our common faith:

An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. 

He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.

Why?

Paul taught Titus how to handle or manage a church, to be an elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife. not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.

It is not everyone who says they are Christians, but their actions prove who they are.

Talk and action should be the same in Jesus Christ.

How?

May the Holy Spirit remind me to be a real Christian, a folloer of Jesus Christ.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith

 2 Timothy 4:1-22

In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.

For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires.

They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry. I sent Tychicus to Ephesus. 

Why?

When the time is closer to the end of the world, there are many people who turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. They called it populations, fashion, or smart guys.

To a Christian, we should continue to preach the word of the Lord, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and careful instruction. Paul has given us many instructions.

How?

Be strong and careful of many tricky things and men or words, living with great patience and careful instruction.

So that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

 2 Timothy 3:1-17

But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.

Always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these teachers oppose the truth.

(雅尼 Jannes——意思是山谷，佯庇Jambres——意思是術士。這二人名字在舊約聖經並未題及，不過一般認為他們乃是古埃及國的術士，即如根據古教父俄利根Origen(主後一八五—二五四年，亞力山太城原始教會偉大教師並學者)的解釋，這兩個人是法老王所用來抵擋摩西的，他們奉法老之召，在埃及行邪術，以反對摩西和亞倫，結果是處處失敗，如他們用杖變作蛇，就被亞倫的杖吞了，用邪術要生虱子，卻是不能。)

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 

So that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Why?

Even though there is much evidence that shows the Lord is the true God, there are many evil doers still ungrateful, unholy, without love, slanderous, without self-control... those are showing in this world.

Let us have a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people. The Lord will protect us even the situation is getting worse.

How?

With hope, faith, and love in my daily life to show the Lord is with me.

For the Lord will give you insight into all this

 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.

Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

But God’s word is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.”

Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 

Why?

This is our calling as Christians: to present ourselves to God as ones approved, workers who do not need to be ashamed and who correctly handle the word of truth.

We are selected so endure everything, for God's word is not chained.

How?

Pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace

 2 Timothy 1:1-17

With a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.

May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains.

Why?

Why do we have to preach the Gospel? Because the Love of the Lord came upon me. Not because of what I have done but because of his own purpose and grace.

The Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.

This is the love of the Lord and the power of the Holy Spirit and the love of the Lord.

How?

Pray every day, and may the Holy Spirit remind me of what I am doing, and invite the Holy Spirit to come upon me in my daily life.

For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it

 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers. Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the welfare of their slaves.

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.  Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.

Why?

Paul taught us in different jobs, positions and rich or poor. Both should obey the commands of the Lord, humble themselves, and love each other, and respect others. do good deeds, be generous and willing to share.

What we have when we leave this world, we can not take anything with us. 

How?

Do my best to love others and help others as I can.

Be awake and sober, Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances

 1 Timothy 5:1-28

For you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober.

But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 

Warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Why?

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. This is our symbol of a Christian with our Lord. God is living in our hearts. We belong to the Lord.

Let faith and love be our breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. Because of faith and love we don't discourage or tire of doing the good jobs.

Be awake and sober, because there are many things or attractions, or benefits may attract our heart to follow this world.

How?

Alway pray to the Lord and rejoice, praying and be awake and sober.

We believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him

 1 Timothy 4:1-18

It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister.

Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more, and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.

For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 

Why?

We believe Jesus will come again and bring those who have fallen asleep in him. So even though our lives end in this world, one day we will meet together in heaven on God's coming day.

On the earth, we need to be aware of living out a different life from others, and keep control of our own bodies in a way that is holy and honorable.

Mind our own business and work with our hands.

How?

Believer, God will come again with Jesus, and those who have fallen asleep in him will come back to meet us again.

Conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth

1 Timothy3:1-16

Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. 

In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

You will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 

Why?

Paul mentioned how to be a good overseer and deacon in a church. They should take care of their conduct, such as being faithful to their wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. All of these are common rules for all Christians.

How?

Do my best to be a real Christian, follower of Jesus Christ. There are many things I need to learn.

Petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people

 1 Timothy 2:1-15

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—  for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.

Therefore, I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.

But women will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.

Why?

Paul asked us to have petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people. For we are the followers of Jesus Christ, we pray for those who do not know the Lord, that one day they may be saved.

Jesus Christ is one God, and is one mediator between God and us.

How?

Always lift our hands to pray for others with faith, love, and holiness.

Holding on to faith and a good conscience

 1 Timothy 1:1-20

To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk. They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm.

We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful.

Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.

Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well, holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith. 

Why?

Paul told Timothy as son in the Gospel, keep a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith.to flight wiht those men turned to maningless talk.

Paul wa once a blashphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, but for the mercy of the Lord came upon him, so Paul more know how great is the mercy and love of the Lord and turn Paul from a violent man to a servant of the Lord through whole his life.

How?

What I am doing for? for myself or for the Lord's command? 

Pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored

2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. 

We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate.

We gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”

Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instructions in this letter. Do not associate with them, in order that they may feel ashamed. Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.

Why?

There are many people without faith and lazy to work. So we love them, need to teach them, and let them learn what is shameful. Do not regard them as an enemy, for we treat anyone with love.

Pray that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, and I can be the messenger.

reminder to preach the gospel: three warning points

1. Only teaching knowledge about salvation, not the relationship between God and man.

2. Not building relationships with those we preach the gospel to.

3. Those who evangelize do not establish a relationship with God.

How?

May I be a good messenger of God's word through my words and my behaviors.