My Daily Pause

Tag: Teaching

  • Teaching is Difficult

    Teaching is Difficult

    Paul tells us in 2 Timothy 2:2 to follow the example of the apostles and teach God’s word. Paul was a very persuasive teacher and really knew his stuff. His skill didn’t keep him from facing difficult situations though, did it? Paul was beaten, mocked, run out of town, arrested. (Acts 16, 17, 18) But he kept teaching  – and that is the example he wants us to follow.

    The next time you need a little boost in your courage, think about Paul and Silas as they travel through tough terrain converting some tough people.

  • Surviving the Council

    Surviving the Council

    Proclaiming Jesus is dangerous business. I don’t know if it will ever come to a trial like Peter and John had to face (Acts 4:1-7), but paying for it in respect among peers or opportunities in the work place is very possible. In fact, fellow Christians may go on the attack if you stand your ground on difficult matters based on what the Scriptures say rather than what they feel “in their heart”. Work on your faith daily so it grows (Romans 10:17) to where you could survive a difficult test. Could you defend an attack on the Bible in a one-on-one debate?

    Daily Bible reading for Feb 7

    Jacob’s daughter is defiled. Rehoboam fortifies his kingdom. Peter begins his ministry

    Psalm 37
    Genesis 34
    2 Chronicles 11
    Acts 3:1-4:31