As a young leader, in a season of transition and a difficult situation, Timothy found himself comparing himself to Paul. He was less experienced, less knowledgeable, and less mature. Timothy was timid. He felt insecure. And yet, his credibility was rooted in his character, not his charisma or age. Timothy was gifted by God to help people know God through Scripture, which was affirmed by those who knew him. Timothy's authority, credibility, responsibility, ability, and dependability were not to bolster his resume or pad his stats. He was to be and to do for the sake of others.
What Difference Can I Make?
April 7, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Timothy 4:11–16
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Grace Be With You
May 26, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Timothy 6:17–21
In a city like Ephesus, the third largest city in the Roman Empire, and the primary port of the rich province of Asia, there was much wealth. The magnificent Temple of Artemis/Diana, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was a symbol of the city’s prosperity. The reason that Paul talked about being content and not letting the desire to be rich become the end in life is because this was especially relevant in Ephesus. But Timothy had an even more valuable deposit entrusted to him. Timothy was entrusted with the gospel. The gospel that Timothy was entrusted with is all about grace and all by grace.
Until His Appearing
May 19, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Timothy 6:11–16
When Paul talks about the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, he is pointing to the glorious moment when Jesus returns to take us to be with Him. This moment is what Timothy, as well as we, move forward toward. This is what we pursue. This appearing is what we fight for. This hope is what we take hold of. This promise is what have confidence in. Our confidence is not in our ability to flee from what is evil and pursue what is good. Nor is our confidence in our ability to fight the good fight. Our confidence is in the good confession: that Jesus is the Messiah, the Christ, the King, the Son of the Living God who is seated at the right hand of God the Father. We rest in this confession until His appearing.