Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 5
1. What did Paul indicate to Timothy as the distinction between the
responsibilities of the church, and the responsibility of individual to
their families? Talk about the correlation Paul makes of the members of the
church, and of family members.
2. He talks quite a bit about "Widows". What is the distinction that he
makes between "real/truly" widows, young woman who become widows, and those
with children and grandchildren?
3. Paul also warns about hastiness (Ver 22) - Laying hands, Sharing other's
sins... What does this say about the expectations and responsibility of the
members to the leaders/elders?
4. Paul makes reference to Deuteronomy "Thou shalt not muzzle the oz while
he treads out the grain" (V18), and "Double Honor". Talk about the rights
and privileges of the elders. How does this and Q3 apply to our thinking
today and in our own church?
Applications:
1. In Ver 8, We are tasked to provide for our relatives. What are some of
the cues and rules that govern our own decision to draw the line when it
comes to responsibility for meeting the needs of family members?
2. Think about some way in which we could do better (or simply do
differently) to provide practical support for a "family" member, or backing
off when more faith is what is needed.
3. Christian teaching and practices are said to be practical. How is 1 Tim 5
compare to other teachings, such as the lessons of Matthew that we studied?
4. How do we in our culture "muzzle the ox"?
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