A Word in Time Bible study

Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that I am?’ (v. 27)

The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the foremost. But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display the utmost patience, making me an example to those who would come to believe in him for eternal life. (vs. 15-16)

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone (v. 1)

for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church? (v. 5)

Do not ordain anyone hastily, and do not participate in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. (v. 22)

For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners. (v. 13b)

But as for you … shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (v. 11)