Happy Friday and greetings from Bible Study Snacks! Whether it's your first time with us, or you're a regular follower of this blog, it's great to have you!
I'm delighted that you will be joining me as we walk through the richness of God's spoken word, and wisdom. As always, I hope you had a great week, and that today finds you in good health, positive in energy, and strong in faith! Before we start, a little background information is in order.
This week, we continue our study of The First Epistle to Timothy, or 1 Timothy. It was written about 58-59 A.D. Some believe that Paul may have written 1 Timothy after his extended stay at Ephesus and departure to Macedonia on his third missionary journey. Generally, it is the consensus that Paul wrote this epistle from Macedonia, following his first imprisonment in Rome.
Paul's letter is directed to a young evangelist who was given the responsibility of working with a congregation and leading them in the right way. All that is written is designed to assist, both, him and the congregation in doctrine and conduct.
Although brief, the studies presented here are packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. It is my ultimate hope that they might inspire you to an even deeper study of Scripture!
As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let us pray together...
"Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen"
If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are some things to think about for this week's lesson...
This Weeks Objectives: Participants should be able to...
* examine the qualifications necessary for bishops and deacons.
* appreciate the noble view that Paul has of the church.
For your convenience, here is a summary of this week's lesson, specifically 1 Timothy, Chapter 3...
In this chapter we find the qualifications necessary for those who would serve as bishops in the local congregation (1 Timothy 3:1-7). A similar list is included for those who would be deacons (1 Timothy 3:8-13).
Paul then explains the purpose in writing this epistle. Though hoping to come soon, he writes so that Timothy will be well-instructed on how to conduct himself in the house of God, which is the church, the pillar and ground of the truth (1 Timothy 3:14-15). Mention of "the truth" prompts a review of "the mystery of godliness" which pertains to the coming of Christ into the world (1 Timothy 3:16).
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1) How does Paul describe the position of a bishop? (1 Timothy 3:1)
2) What are the positive qualifications required for a bishop? (1 Timothy 3:2-7)
3) What are the negative qualifications required for a bishop? (1 Timothy 3:2-7)
4) What are the positive qualifications required for a deacon? (1 Timothy 3:8-12)
5) What are the negative qualifications required for a deacon? (1 Timothy 3:8-12)
6) What are the qualifications for the wives of deacons? (1 Timothy 3:11)
7) What is said of those deacons who have served well? (1 Timothy 3:13)
8) Why did Paul write this epistle? (1 Timothy 3:14-15)
9) What does Paul call the house of God? (1 Timothy 3:15)
10) What are the basic facts of the mystery of godliness? (1 Timothy 3:16)
After completing this week's study, I encourage you to go back and read through the material again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around!
As always, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until our next time...
God bless you!
Sheri
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.