Day 65: 1 Timothy 3-5

Overseers and Deacons - 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Understand It

• What qualities must an overseer possess? (3:2-7)
• Why shouldn’t the overseer be a new convert? (3:6)
• What qualities must a deacon possess? (3:8-10, 12)

Apply It

• What quality from the lists in 1 Timothy 3 do you want to improve in your life? How could you start?

Instructions to Timothy - 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Understand It

• Under what circumstances would Timothy be a good minister? (4:6)
• To what was Timothy to devote himself? (4:13)
• What did Paul want others to see? (4:15)

Apply It

• What specific actions can you schedule into your daily routine to nurture your godliness?

Advice About Widows, Elders and Slaves - 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2

Understand It

• What should the children and grandchildren of a widow do? (5:4)
• When should the church go out of its way to care for widows? (5:9-10)
• What was Paul’s advice to younger widows? (5:14)

Apply It

• How can you assist your church in the care of widows or others in need?

Tomorrow: 1 Timothy 6, 2 Timothy 1-2