1
Peter 5:1-4
DAY
2 - The Family of an Overseer (1 Tim. 3:2-5)
Titus
1:5-11
DAY
3 - The Traits of an Overseer (1 Tim. 3:6-7)
Acts
20:28-35
DAY
4 - The Character, Faith, and Behavior of Deacons (1 Tim. 3:8-10, 12-13)
Acts
6:1-7
DAY
5 - The Nature and Lifestyle of Their Wives (1 Tim. 3:11)
Titus
2:3-4
DAY
6 - Proper Conduct in God’s Household, the Church (1 Tim. 3:14-15)
Hebrews
12:22-29
DAY
7 - The Mystery of Godliness (1 Tim. 3:16)
Acts
10:36-43
Questions
for Thought and Discussion
Discuss “overseer,” “elder,” and “shepherd.” What
does each term convey?
Why would a godly man passionately desire to work
as an overseer?
What kinds of ungodly motivations does this
passage rule out?
Discuss:
“An overseer is not perfect, but he is blameless and above reproach.”
Why
is it crucial that this man be a faithful husband and effective father?
Describe
each quality, its significance, and possible reasons for its inclusion here.
What
traits of worldly leaders are not listed here?
Why
must a recent convert not be appointed?
What
are “outsiders,” and how could they disqualify a man from being an overseer?
How
eager is the devil to snare church leaders? Why? How?
What
are the spiritual qualities that deacons must have?
How
are deacons (the word means “servants”) different from other servants in the
church?
In
what ways can a wife enhance (or undermine) her husband’s role?
In
what sense is the church the pillar and ground of the truth?
How
is this ancient hymn about Christ simple? How is it profound?
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