1st Timothy – Fight the Good Fight – 2011 – Phoenix, AZ
The theme for the Spring 2011 Bible conference in Phoenix is found both at the beginning and end of the book (1Ti 1:18, 1Ti 6:12). In each reference, different words and phrases are used. In the first, Paul speaks of the good fight of faith as an ongoing campaign, thus reminding us that we are part of a vast and great spiritual army. In the last, his words focus on our own personal struggle, a good reminder that no one can fight our battle for us. This scope and intensity will be captured as we follow Paul’s thought through the book.
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When it seems God has forgotten us, Psa 10:1-18 is a prayer. Psalm 10 could represent the Tribulation saints praying prophetically. Psalm 10 Outline: (1) The cry of desolation Psa 10:1-2; (2) The character and craft of the wicked (Psa 10:3-11); (3) The assurance of God's Justice (Psa 10:12-18). It seems the wicked consume the righteous (Psa 10:2). It's easy to complain (Psa 10:1). Paul equates suffering to being in Christ (Phi 3:10). The Antichrist is characterized by the wicked (Psa 10:3-11, 2Th 2:8, 1Jo 4:4, Dan 11:32-35). The wicked boasts of what they're going to do (Psa 10:3, Jam 4:15-16). The wicked is arrogant and disregards the presence of God (Psa 10:4, Pro 16:18). A wicked man's successes make him contemptible (Psa 10:5). The wicked man believes he is not accountable (Psa 10:5-6) and assumes he'll be happy. The wicked tongue is iniquity (Rom 3:10-18). He is ruthless and reflects Satan (Psa 10:8-10, Joh 8:44, 1Pe 5:8). He acknowledges God but considers Him impotent (Psa 10:11-13, 1Ti 4:2). God will deal with wickedness (Psa 10:14-18, Rom 12:19). Who God is by nature tells us what He'll do (Psa 10:14-15). God is the Helper of the helpless (Psa 31:5, Job 13:15). God will do justice (Psa 10:16-18). Desolation: (1) intensive affliction (Psa 143:3-4) (2) Desolation for the believer is never the end (Psa 34:21-22); (3) Never forget our Redeemer has been made desolate for us (Isa 53:3-8); (4) Sarah is the example for believers when they feel forsaken (Gal 4:27); (5) God makes our desolate times monuments of His everlasting Grace and Mercy (Isa 54:1-17).