Mothers who displayed grace

• Exodus 2:1–10, Moses’ mom was dedication-filled
• 1 Samuel 1:1–17, Samuel’s mom was prayer-filled
• Luke 1:46–55, Jesus’ mom was scripture-filled
• 2 Timothy 1:5–7, Timothy’s mom was faith-filled
• 1 Kings 17, the woman of Zarephath was obedience-filled
• 2 Kings 4, the Shunammite woman was hospitality-filled
• Proverbs 31:10–31, the virtuous wife was service-filled

How we should treat our own mother

• Exodus 21
• Proverbs 1, 6:20, 10, 15, 19, 20, 29, 30. 30:28

Take Home Points

• The church is enriched by women who are free to serve Christ alone.
• There is no substitute for the niche that God identifies for the quality woman. No man can do any of these things.
• Find a way to be a blessing to your mom today.
• A church needs godly women who have allowed themselve to grow in Christ, with the goal of becoming women of substance.

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Outline—1 Timothy 5:2–16

1. General rules for behavior (vv. 1–2)
2. Heart of the church (v. 3)
3. Heart of the family (v. 4)
4. What it really means to be a widow (vv. 5–7)
5. Family responsibility (v. 8)
6. More about the widow’s work (vv. 9–16)

Related Scripture

• Titus 2

Take Home Points

• Think ahead—start planning now regardless of your age, for the needs of you family—parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts…

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Outline—1 Timothy 5:3–16

1. Honoring widows who are serving God
   1. Heart of the church (v. 3)
   2. Heart of the family (v. 4)
   3. What it really means to be a widow (vv. 5–7)
   4. Family responsibility (v. 8)
   5. Lifestyle to prepares for that day (vv. 9–10)
   6. Life distractions that disqualify (vv. 11–15)
   7. Conclusion (v. 16)

Related Scripture

• Titus 2

Take Home Points

• Wake up Christians! We are here to care and we are here to serve.
• God called us to be servants, therefore it is right to honor servants.

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Outline—1 Timothy 5:1–8

1. General rules for treating others (vv. 1–2)
2. Special care for widows
   1. Heart of the church (v. 3)
   2. Heart of the family (v. 4)
   3. What it really means to be a widow (vv. 5–7)
   4. Family responsibility (v. 8)
   5. Lifestyle to prepares for that day (vv. 9–10)
   6. Life distractions that disqualify (vv. 11–15)
   7. Conclusion (v. 16)

Related Scripture

• Deuteronomy 27:19, 24:14–22

Take Home Points

• Who would you ragher please—yourself and your culture, or Jesus Christ?

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Outline—1 Timothy 4:12–16

1. Priority of example (v. 12)
2. Priority of public worship (v. 13)
3. Priority of call (v. 14)
4. Priority of advancement (v. 15)
5. Priority of stewardship (v. 16)

Related Scripture

• 2 Timothy 1:5–7
• 1 Corinthians 12:1–11

Take Home Points

• There are two parts to a pastor: example and gift. A pastor offers an example of godly living and teaches doctrine.
• If you are a Christian, you are a saint, so live accordingly.
• We (Christians) should all live as examples of believers in a way that is evident to everyone.
• Stir up you heart to use what God has given to you.

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Outline—1 Timothy 4:6–12

1. Spiritual diet (vv. 6–7a)
2. Spiritual exercise (vv. 7b–9)
3. Spiritual dedication (vv. 10–11)
4. Spiritual die (v. 12)

Related Scripture

• 1 Corinthians 15
• Hebrews 5
• 1 John 2:2

Take Home Points

• Thanks to Jesus, we are no longer responsible for Adam’s original sin (but we are responsible for our own).

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