1 1 Timothy Behaviour in God’s House Class 3 “If a man desire the office of a bishop Class 3 “If a man desire the office of a bishop”

2 Overseers and Elders Elder – presbuterosOverseer – episkopos Acts 20v17 “…he sent to Ephesus and called to him the elders of the church.” v28 "Be on guard for yourselves the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church…” Titus 1v5 “For this reason I left you in Crete, that you might…appoint elders in every city as I directed you,” v7 “For the overseer must be above reproach as God's steward…” 1Pet 5v1 “Therefore, I exhort the elders among you…” v2 “shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight…”

3 Elders in Every Church …sending it in charge of Barnabas and Saul to the elders. (Acts 11:30 ) And when they had appointed elders for them in every church… (Acts 14:23) …and called to him the elders of the church. (Acts 20:17) For this reason I left you in Crete, that you might set in order what remains, and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, (Titus 1:5) Let him call for the elders of the church… (James 5:14) I exhort the elders among you, (1 Pet 5:1)

4 Duties of Overseers 1)Able to Teach (3:2) Not said about deaconsNot said about deacons Priests and Levites were to be teachers (Lev 10:9-11, Deut 24:8, 2Chron 17:8-9, 30:22, Ezra 7:10, Neh 8:1-8, Mal 2:7)Priests and Levites were to be teachers (Lev 10:9-11, Deut 24:8, 2Chron 17:8-9, 30:22, Ezra 7:10, Neh 8:1-8, Mal 2:7) 2)Take care of the church of God (3:5) Similar to “ruling” (managing) family (3:4) and acting as a fatherSimilar to “ruling” (managing) family (3:4) and acting as a father Fathers provide example, protection, discipline, instruction (Eph 6:1-4, Col 3:20-21, Proverbs)Fathers provide example, protection, discipline, instruction (Eph 6:1-4, Col 3:20-21, Proverbs) Need fathers in ecclesial life (1Cor 4:14-16)Need fathers in ecclesial life (1Cor 4:14-16)

5 “Rule” and “Take Care” “Rule” (manage) = “To stand before” Rom 12:8…he who leads, with diligence… 1Th 5:12-13“…appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly…” 1 Tim 5:17“Let the elders who rule well…work hard at preaching and teaching” Titus 3:8-14“…so that those who have believed God may be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men...and let our people also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs…” “Take Care” Lk 10:34-35“…and came to him, and bandaged up his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them; and he put him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper and said, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I return, I will repay you.’”

6 “Honour” – “timao” Matt 27:6, 9And the chief priests took the pieces of silver and said, "It is not lawful to put them into the temple treasury, since it is the price of blood. Acts 4:34For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales Acts 5:2-3And kept back some of the price for himself… Acts 7:16… Abraham had purchased for a sum of money Acts 19:19…those who practiced magic brought their books together and began burning them in the sight of all; and they counted up the price of them and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.

7 “Honour” – “timao” Matt 27:6, 9And the chief priests took the pieces of silver and said, "It is not lawful to put them into the temple treasury, since it is the price of blood. Acts 4:34For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales Acts 5:2-3And kept back some of the price for himself… Acts 7:16… Abraham had purchased for a sum of money Acts 19:19…those who practiced magic brought their books together and began burning them in the sight of all; and they counted up the price of them and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. 1 Tim 5:3-8Honor widows who are widows indeed; but if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them…make some return to their parents…if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

8 An Elders Right to Support (1Cor 9) v4-6, 12A right ("liberty" or "authority") to refrain from working, and receive support v7-8a1) Common Sense (human judgment) Soldiers, Farmers & Shepherds are all supported, and do not need to provide for themselves V8b-112) The law Deut 25:4 is not about oxen – it teaches that plowman and thresher share in the crops – i.e. the spiritual things sown deserve material return V133) Levites and Priests Those who taught Israel did not need to work – they were provided for by the sacrifices and tithes. v144) Christ’s command Those who work in gospel to be supported by the gospel - Matt 10:9-10, Luke 10:4-7

9 Two or Three Witnesses Deut 191Tim 5 v15On the evidence of two or three witnesses a matter shall be confirmed. v19On the basis of two or three witnesses (v19) v17Shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges v21In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels (v21) v20And the rest will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such an evil thing v20Rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also may be fearful of sinning 1:17'You shall not show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small and the great alike. v21Without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality. (v21) 16:19"You shall not distort justice; you shall not be partial…"

10 Two or Three Witnesses Matt 181Tim 5 v15-16And if your brother sins, go and reprove him in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every fact may be confirmed. v19Basis of two or three witnesses v17And if he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax-gatherer. v20Rebuke in the presence of all v20For where two or three have gathered together in My name, there I am in their midst. v21In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels