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ELNORA’S BIBLE STUDY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS,1Timothy 2, Saturday, May 23, 2026

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    Context for Chapter 2 In chapter 1, Paul charged Timothy to hold fast against false teaching. In chapter 2, Paul begins to lay out the practical steps a church needs to take in order to prevent false doctrine from taking over. This begins with prayer, including prayers for leaders outside the church, so Christians can be left in peace. Paul also explains the separation between the roles of men and women in worship services, which should be read in the context of his comments in chapter 3.  {Summarize this reference.} Source: https://www.bibleref.com/1-Timothy/2/1-Timothy-chapter-2.html Greetings & Warnings Against False Teachings, Verses 1-8, TEANNIE I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants e...
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ELNORA’S BIBLE STUDY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS,1Timothy 1, Saturday, May 9, 2026

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    A Special Opening   Welcome to Elnora’s Bible Study with Family & Friends . Elnora is our mother who was instrumental in launching this Bible study on Clubhouse in 2023. The questions we include in these studies were inspired by her. She would always develop questions for us to consider as we read and discussed the Word together. We decided to name this study after her because we love her so much and we want her to be known and remembered by as many people as possible here on earth. She went on to meet the Lord in July of 2024. We look forward to joining her in the presence God again. Context for Chapter 1 The first chapter of 1 Timothy frames the situation Paul is concerned about. In particular, he is worried about the false teachers plaguing the Ephesian church. These men are misusing the law, teaching false doctrines, and rejecting the importance of a clear conscience. Paul points out his own past sins and need for forgiveness, however. By anchoring his argumen...
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ELNORA’S BIBLE STUDY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS, II Thessalonians 3, Saturday, May 2, 2026

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      Welcome to Elnora’s Bible Study with Family & Friends . Elnora is our mother who was instrumental in launching this Bible study on Clubhouse in 2023. The questions we include in these studies were inspired by her. She would always develop questions for us to consider as we read and discussed the Word together. We decided to name this study after her because we love her so much and we want her to be known and remembered by as many people as possible here on earth. She went on to meet the Lord in July of 2024. We look forward to joining her in the presence God again. Context for Chapter 3 The prior chapter explained the events which would precede the ‘day of the Lord:' a time of severe judgment. Among these were a time of deep spiritual rebellion and the rise of a figure referred to as the ''man of lawlessness.'' Chapter 2 ended with a reference to the Thessalonians being established in good works. This chapter continues that theme, focusing on the nee...
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ELNORA’S BIBLE STUDY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS, II Thessalonians 2, Saturday, April 11, 2026

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  Context for Chapter 2 Chapter 1 praised the Christians of Thessalonica for their spiritual growth and acts of love. This chapter seeks to correct a discouraging error present in that same church. Paul encourages these believers by stating that they have not missed out on the events described in his prior letter, they have not entered into the judgment of the ''day of the Lord.'' Paul explains that before that catastrophic time can begin, certain events must occur. These events include a widespread spiritual apostasy and the rise of a satanically-empowered figure. In Chapter 3 we will see Paul commend the value of a strong work ethic, both in a spiritual and a secular sense. S ource:   https://www.bibleref.com/2-Thessalonians/2/2-Thessalonians-chapter-2.html   1.       Events Prior to the Lord’s 2 nd Coming,  Verses 1-12,   DESTINY     1 Now, dear brothers and sisters, [ a ]  let us clarify some things about t...
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