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1 Timothy 4-6

12/4/2015

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Today we read through the second half of 1 Timothy. As a young Pastor, just like Timothy 4:11-16 is a very encouraging and challenging section for me to read and understand. So I thought today I would share some of my thoughts from some of the key words or phrases found in this discourse paragraph.

youth
Refers to a man up to 35 years of age. Timothy was probably 30–35 years old. Paul urges him not to allow others to make his age a point of criticism. His gifting validates his authority, not his age (v. 14).
an example for the believers Paul was an example to all believers (1 Cor 11:1; Phil 3:17), and Timothy must be also (see Phil 2:20–22).
in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity This list of virtues describes true godliness.
public reading Scripture was read publicly in part because of low literacy rates; estimates suggest that only one percent of the population in the region surrounding Ephesus could read. But public reading was also a tradition in religious education (see Acts 13:15; 2 Cor 3:14). Paul advised the Thessalonian believers to read his letter aloud for the benefit of the church community (1 Thess 5:27).
exhortation The word paraklesis means “encouragement” or “exhortation.” It typically refers to encouragement which helps a person take the right course of action. In his letter to the Romans, Paul listed “exhortation” as a spiritual gift which benefits the church community (Rom 12:8). It can also refer to encouragement in the sense of comforting or lifting someone’s spirits (2 Cor 1:4).
the laying on of hands A gesture used to symbolize the impartation of power. Paul does not regard this as his special power (compare Acts 8:18–20); rather, he recognizes that God empowers and equips believers for ministry (Acts 1:8; Eph 4:11–12). God uses this act, and others, to do so.
council of elders Other leaders approved Timothy’s commission.
you will save Timothy does not save people, but as a minister, he participates in God’s saving work. Paul spoke of himself in the same way (Rom 11:14; 1 Cor 9:22)
2 Comments
Bruce
12/8/2015 07:37:07 am

I have been falling behind in my reading of the word, but today took the time to catch up a little. My wife read some of this book to me and we talked about some of the teachings.

It's was good to get back to reading the word of our God and talking to my wife and my son about God's word. Looking forward to more teaching and more learning of God's word in this time when we have so much to be thankful for. The greatest gift anyone could ever receive, The gift of Jesus!!!! Thanks to our God for his endless mercy!!

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Jeff
12/9/2015 07:37:43 am

Amen

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