Text: 1 Timothy 5:3-16 Exegesis (Original) Theme: Widows in Need Topic: What Timothy should instruct the church to do for widows Truth: Those who really need help must be helped while those who need discipline must be taught. Thrust: Timothy must instruct the church on how to deal with both. Theology: Since those who really need help …

Text: 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Exegesis (Original) Theme: The Family of God Topic: How Timothy must relate with people in the church Truth: The church is the family of God. Thrust: Timothy must treat people in the church as if they are his own family members. Theology: Since the church is the family of God, Timothy must treat people in the church …

Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Exegesis (Original) Theme: Minister of Christ Jesus Topic: What are the characteristics of a good minister of Christ Jesus Truth: A good minister of Christ Jesus knows the truth, lives by the truth and teaches others the truth. Thrust: Timothy must learn to train himself in the truth. Theology: Since a good minister of Christ Jesus knows …

Text: 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Exegesis Theme: True Piety Topic: What is the source and standard of true piety Truth: The source and standard of true piety is Jesus Christ. Thrust: The church must seek to live like Jesus Christ in and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Theology: Since the source and standard of true piety is Jesus Christ, the church …

Text: 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Exegesis Theme: Expectations for Deacons (and Deaconesses) Topic: What to look for in potential Deacons Truth: A Deacon must be like an Overseer also in their godliness. Thrust: Those who desire to become Deacons must seek to grow toward maturity in Christ also. Theology: Since a Deacon must be like an Overseer also in their godliness, he or …