Elders and Slaves – 1 Timothy 5:17-6:2
Charlie talks to the church how the are called to support the church leaders and how leaders should be held accountable.
Church Charity – 1 Timothy 5:1-16
This difficult section of Timothy has us understanding how God wants the church to help widows and how men and Women are to interact.
Specifics – 1 Timothy 4:6-16
Paul wants Timothy to do some specific things in order to lead in the church. What can we learn from these commands and what does it matter for us as far removed as we are from Timothy in Ephesus?
The Wrong Stuff – 1 Timothy 4:1-5
Paul’s letter continues with several sharp words for those that are adding to the gospel. He then centers Timothy in the good that God has created. Let’s beware of our own tendencies and keep to the purity of grace and truth while enjoying what God has given us.
The Right Stuff – 1 Timothy 3
Gods view on what men and women need to be is very different from the worlds. Paul relates to Timothy the right stuff to look for.
Fathers – To Protect and Serve
The world has what it thinks Fathers should be, God says Fathers need to Protect and Serve. Charlie unpacks how God says we are to do this.
Men and Women: Are They Different? – 1 Timothy 2:8-15
Let’s try to tactfully tackle a relevant cultural issue regarding men’s and women’s roles in the church.
Good fight, Good prayer – 1 Timothy 1:18-2:7
Paul wraps up his first challenge to Timothy and then moves to explaining how the concept of a healthy church starts with prayer.
Amazing Acceptance – 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Paul’s personal testimony of God’s incredible acceptance and redemption of his sins is an amazing assurance to all of us. Guest speaker Amy Mata echoes Paul’s message with her own testimony of God’s redeeming and accepting love in her life.