We live in a world with many competing voices. Voices that demand our attention come from the internet, social media, YouTube, mainstream media, and even our friends and family. It can be overwhelming and confusing. If you are anything like me, it is nice when there is a clear voice with confident authority that clarifies what is important, and what is not. In our passage in I Timothy 4:11-16 this week, the Apostle Paul clarifies what is important for a pastor to focus on in order to serve the church. The simple command is to “keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching…” It is a command to have strong character and solid biblical doctrine.
I look forward to expanding these commands this Sunday. It is helpful for us to have clarity in our thinking about the church and about our faith. May we find that clarity in the Bible! Let’s join together in community to sing, pray, engage in God’s Word, and fellowship together. See you Sunday!
“Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching…” - I Timothy 4:16a
- Pastor Curt
Please take note of ways to gather for Sunday Service at The Rock:
1) We are meeting outside at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 4:30 pm.
2) We will also be live on Facebook Live. CLICK HERE at 4:30 Sunday afternoon.
3) Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon on our website.
Theological Word of The Week:
faith
Trust or dependence on God based on the fact that we take Him at His word and believe what he has said.
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology
Upcoming Events
Children's Ministry
Children can join Cameron every Sunday for Bible time during the service. They will go through the Bible story by story.
Sermon Topic - February 16
I Timothy: Access to the apostle
I Timothy 4:11-16
”immerse yourself”