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The First Epistle to Timothy From Father to Son

GREECE ASIA MINOR  Ephesus Macedonia

In the face of false teachings Timothy’s mission in Ephesus (1:2-5). The Problem: Teachers of the Law (1:6-11). Thanksgiving for God’s mercy (1:12- 17). Timothy’s commission (1:18-20) Chapter 1 Instructions… Chapter 2Chapters 3-4Chapter 5Chapter 6

In the face of false teachings A call for men to pray (2:1-8). A call for women to adorn themselves modestly and with good works (2:9-15) Chapter 1 Instructions… Chapter 2 About men and women Chapters 3-4Chapter 5Chapter 6

In the face of false teachings Qualifications for leaders (3:1-16) False teachers (4:1-11) Personal instructions to Timothy (4:12-16) Chapter 1 Instructions… Chapter 2 About men and women For leaders Chapters 3-4Chapter 5Chapter 6

In the face of false teachings Honor to the elderly (5:1-2) Care for widows (5:3-16) Honor for elders & leaders (5:17-25) Chapter 1 Instructions… Chapter 2 About men and women For leaders Chapters 3-4 About the elderly Chapter 5Chapter 6

In the face of false teachings Slaves & Masters (6:1-2) Those who seek financial profit (6:3-10) A charge to personal faithfulness (6:11- 16) Instructions to the rich (6:17-19) Conclusion (6:20-21) Chapter 1 Instructions… Chapter 2 About men and women For leaders Chapters 3-4 About the elderly Chapter 5 In the face of false teachings Chapter 6

The Epistle to Titus Adorning the Gospel of God

Crete Nicopolis

True Leaders Opening Salutation (1:1-4). 1:1-9 Leaders 1:10-162:1-102:11-153:1-15 Laity TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God Paul, a bond-servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, (Titus 1:1).

True Leaders Opening Salutation (1:1-4). 1:1-9 Leaders 1:10-162:1-102:11-153:1-15 Laity TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God …in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago, 3 but at the proper time manifested, even His word, in the proclamation with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior; avyeudhj qeoj

True Leaders Opening Salutation (1:1-4). Titus’ Job Description: To appoint elders in every city (1:5). Qualifications for elders/overseers (1:6-9) 1:1-9 Leaders 1:10-162:1-102:11-153:1-15 Laity TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God

True Leaders The Problem of Rebellious Men (1:10-11) The Testimony of Rebellious Men (1:12-13). The Solution for Rebellious Men (1:13-16) 1:1-9 Leaders 1:10-162:1-102:11-153:1-15 Laity False Teachers TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God

True Leaders Old men Old Women Young Women Young Men Titus as an example Slaves 1:1-9 Leaders 1:10-162:1-102:11-153:1-15 Laity False Teachers Instructions to Various Groups TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God

True Leaders The Grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation… Instructing us… –To deny ungodliness –To live… Looking for the appearing of Jesus 1:1-9 Leaders 1:10-162:1-102:11-153:1-15 Laity False Teachers Instructions to Various Groups Living for the appearing of Jesus TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God

True Leaders Reminder to do good works Reason for good works A Call to good works Rejection of those who cause divisions A practical exercise in good works 1:1-9 Leaders 1:10-162:1-102:11-153:1-15 Laity False Teachers Instructions to Various Groups Living for the appearing of Jesus Living in the light of Jesus TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God

What does Paul tell us about Church Leadership? Paul’s focus upon male leadership Paul’s focus upon plural leadership Paul’s focus upon spiritual leadership

The Second Epistle to Timothy Final Words

The Unashamed Life (1) 2 nd Timothy The Faithfully Finished Life (4) The Life of the Faithful Teacher (2) The Life of the False Teacher (3) This is the Last of Paul’s epistles Paul writes from Rome. Paul understands he is at the end of his life.

Opening Salutation (1:1-2). Mindful Memories (1:3-7). –A heart of love (1:3-4). –A heritage of faith (1:5). –A help for giftedness (1:6) –The handiwork of God’s Spirit (1:7). The Unashamed Life (1) 2 nd Timothy

Opening Salutation (1:1-2). Mindful Memories (1:3-7). The Question of Shame (1:8-18). –Do not be ashamed of the testimony of the Lord or of me His prisoner (1:8-11). –I suffer but am not ashamed (1:12). –A guard against shame (1:13-14). –The shameful example of Phygelus and Hermogenus (1:15). –The Unashamed example of Onesiphorus (1:16-18). The Unashamed Life (1) 2 nd Timothy

A Life Strong in the grace that is in Christ (2:1). A Strategy of continuing endurance (2:2). Examples of continuing endurance (2:3-26). The Unashamed Life (1) 2 nd Timothy The Life of the Faithful Teacher (2)

Illustration 2 nd Timothy 2 The Call A Soldier The Reward 2:3 An Athlete A Farmer A Workman A Vessel A Servant Suffer hardship Follow the rules Work hard Handle the Word Be clean Be at peace Please the General Win the Prize Receive the Harvest Be approved by God Be useful Please the Enlister 2:5 2:6 2:15 2:20 2:24

The Promise of False Teachers (3:1) The Profile of False Teachers (3:2-5) ― what they ARE. The Captivation of False Teachers (3:6-7) ― what they DO. An Example of False Teachers (3:8-9). Timothy’s Charge in the face of False Teachers (3:10-17). The Unashamed Life (1) 2 nd Timothy The Life of the Faithful Teacher (2) The Life of the False Teacher (3)

A Solemn Charge (4:1-5). Paul’s Completion (4:6-8). –Present (4:6) –Past (4:7) –Future (4:8) Closing Instructions (4:9-22) The Unashamed Life (1) 2 nd Timothy The Faithfully Finished Life (4) The Life of the Faithful Teacher (2) The Life of the False Teacher (3)

Search Committee Your pastor has recently left for a new ministry and you have been assigned to the search committee to find a new pastor. Your first job is to develop a Personal Profile based on 1 st Timothy and Titus.

Potential Pastoral Candidate The candidate is a young man (29 years old) who is not yet married (he is currently dating a young woman, but their relationship is still in the early stages). Although he has only been a Christian for five years, he has just completed his seminary training. Early in his Christian walk, he sensed that God was leading him into the pastoral ministry, and he has never wavered in that sense of calling since then. He is a very bright person, a man who seems to know his Bible and theology well. He is also quite a dynamic preacher.

Potential Pastoral Candidate He seems to have strong leadership qualities, knowing where a church should go and encouraging others to rally behind him in getting there. Though he is nice person, he does not have a “warm” personality, a personality that places people at ease in a one-on-one setting. That is, although he might not intend to do this, you could imagine him inadvertently intimidating some people in one-on-one setting. In fact, while he enjoys preaching and working with groups of people, he seems to be something of an introvert, particularly in settings with individuals.

Potential Pastoral Candidate He seems to be a very disciplined individual, and he appears to have a steady, self-controlled demeanor. He is a hard worker, presently holding down a full time job as well as two part time jobs. And those who know him well seem to think highly of him.