Post on 25-Feb-2016
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Paul to Timothy
Timothy
• Beloved son in the faith• Been taught Old Testament scriptures from
childhood (Mother Eunice/G mother Lois)
• Probably in his thirties at this point• Timothy: Name – ‘one who honours God’ / a
reputation for Godliness• Now serving as a young leader in the church at
Ephesus• Things to be addressed there.....
Set an example – model it
• Speech: words, personal conversation
• Life: Conduct, ways of doing things
• Love: Genuine and sincere
• Faith: Believing in God’s promises and ways
• Purity: Pure in inmost thoughts and actions
Speech
• Words – do they bring life and strength to others or negativity and criticism?
“Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks ..”Mt 12:34
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LifeConduct, ways of doing things.....wise and good choices
• “....show that they can be fully trusted so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Saviour attractive.” Titus 2:10
• “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do” ... 1 Peter 1:15
• “Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us”.
1 Peter 2:12
LoveMust be sincere
• Love one another as I have loved you Jn 15:12
Faith
Trust in God
Purity
• Sexual purity• “Keep yourself pure” .... 5:22-23• In conformity to God’s moral law• .....”Above reproach” 3:2
Public reading of scripture• Reading of Law and prophets• Reading the book of the Law to men, women and others who
could understand Neh 8:1-8
• Jesus did this too in the synagogue “The spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon me....” Lk 4:16-27
• Reading of the letters_______________________________________• Preaching - exhortation• Teaching - instruction
Use the Gift!
• Laying on of hands...body of Elders• “Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom
because Moses had laid his hands on him.” Deut 34:9
• Antioch: “...Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:1-3 (God’s workmanship)
• ‘Gracious endowment’
• The Holy Spirit’s work
Road signs
Progression
• Diligent• Whole hearted• Everyone may see your progress• “Now it is required that those that have been given a trust
must prove faithful” 1 Cor 4:2
____________________________________• “From him the whole body joined and held together by every
supporting ligament grows and builds itself up in love as each part does its work.” Eph 4:16
Watch your life and doctrine closely
• Persevere• Save yourself (?) and others• Sin brings others down. Damages you and
others.
What is God asking you to do?
(Big arms.....)