In ancient times, royal messages were entrusted to specially trained couriers who memorized the king’s exact words. These messengers faced three critical challenges:
First, they had to know the message perfectly — word for word.
Second, they had to proclaim it exactly as given, without alteration.
And third, they had to defend it from those who might intercept them to destroy or distort the king’s words. 1 These couriers had a vital sense of mission. They weren’t just carrying information; they were carrying the very authority and will of the king himself. To alter the message was treason while proclaiming it faithfully was their highest calling.
2 Timothy 3:14–4:5 NIV
14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 15 and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
4 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
Your Pastor and brother,
Steve Schantz
Grace Communion Melbourne Fellowship Group
1st, 3rd, and 4th Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
2nd Sunday 1:30 p.m. Luncheon & Bible Study followed by Communion
Meeting @ Pineda Presbyterian Church 4650 N. Wickham Rd
Your Pastor and brother,
Steve Schantz
Grace Communion Melbourne Fellowship Group
1st, 3rd, and 4th Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
2nd Sunday 1:30 p.m. Luncheon & Bible Study followed by Communion
Meeting @ Pineda Presbyterian Church 4650 N. Wickham Rd
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