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2. A C T S
Go Tell
The Good
News!
(Part 2)
Class 19: 1 Timothy

3. Paul’s Trial
Paul in prison in Rome – (Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, & Philippians)
It appears he was released and travelled
Paul Expected to be released (Philippians 2:24; Philemon 22)
Titus 3:12 “…come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.”
1 Timothy 1:3 “As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus…”

4. Paul & Timothy’s Relationship
Timothy joined Paul on his 2nd missionary journey Acts 16:1-3
Paul uses him in his work
Trusts him to go to brethren in his absence
Trusts him to deliver messages/reports
“my beloved and faithful child in the Lord” 1 Cor 4:17
A personal letter from an aged preacher giving instruction to a younger preacher
Chapters 1-3 Conduct within the church
Chapters 4-6 Advice for the preacher Timothy

5. 1 Timothy Our charge is love 1:5
Others wander into vain discussions, false doctrines, useless speculations 1:3-4, 6-11
They desire to teach, but shouldn’t be teaching. Why?
Because of their lack of understanding. About what?
Law. Laws are great! They are meant to bring under control those who are lawless.
Strength, Mercy, Grace… 1:12-18
I received these in abundance from God, because I was a sinner
God displayed His perfect patience in me
Timothy, Fight the Good Fight 1:19-20

6. What Does a House of God Look Like?
Pray! For all, for kings, for all in high positions. Why? 2:1-7
That we may lead peaceful, godly and quiet life which pleases not only us, but also God
The One God…who gave Christ…who, in turn gave Himself for ALL.
Men Pray! No anger and no quarreling.
Women Adorn! Not like the world adorns 2:9-15
In outward clothes
In inward being…Self-control
Learn!
Understand women’s role…as God designed from creation

7. What Does a House of God Look Like?
Overseers…3:1-7
Above reproach, respectable, well thought of
Not harsh, not quarrelsome, not greedy
Inwardly: sober-minded, self-controlled, well-seasoned
Hospitable: servant
Able to teach
Home: manages well, wife, children…with all dignity
Deacons, likewise…3:8-13
Respectable, tested, well thought of
Inwardly: sober-minded, faithful
Not greedy, not double-tongued,
Home: manages well, wife, children…dignified

8. What Does a House of God Look Like?
Some will depart 4:1-3
Deceived by others. Deceived by teachings.
Insincere, liars
Consciences seared
Forbidding what God has not forbidden

9. What Does a Servant of God Look Like?
Servant of Christ 4:6-10
No myths/fables…only godliness. It is helpful for the present life and for the life to come
Teach these things 4:11-16
Your youth is not a disadvantage
Your speech, conduct, love, faith will all prove to be an example
Read! Study! Exhort! Teach!
Do not neglect your gift
Practice! Immersion!
Guard yourself and your teaching and you will save souls

10. Teach the Church…5-6 How to treat each other 5:1-25
Older men as fathers
Older women as mothers
Widows: Older and Younger 5:3-16
Elders 5:17-20
Slave/Masters 6:1-2
Teachers teaching other doctrines 6:3-10
Timothy, Fight the good fight! 6:11-21
Flee the evil. Pursue the good
Until…Jesus comes at the right time.
Charge the rich to depend on God 6:17-19
Avoid profane and opposing ‘knowledge’

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