Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.
Summary: Paul’s instruction to Timothy reveals another glimpse of Timothy’s role at Ephesus as well as providing a clear guideline for parsing complaints about church leaders.
This passage is very specific and is directed personally to Timothy.
That does not mean that there is not an underlying principle we should pay attention to. There is.
Continue reading “1 Timothy 5:19 – Finding the Facts”
The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.
Summary: Paul points us to the obligation we have in the body of Christ to honor those who serve the most.
Here is an interesting fact: If we look back at 1 Timothy 3:1, the text reads:
“Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.” (NIV)
Continue reading “1 Timothy 5:17 – Double Honor”
Grace, mercy and peace …
Summary: Finding the word “mercy” in Paul’s salutation to Timothy sets this letter apart from those written to the churches.
Our word for the day in our last meditation was “grace.” In this meditation, we will focus on the second word in Paul’s triad of blessings, “mercy.”
Continue reading “1 Timothy 1:2c – God’s Mercy “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers …
Summary: The one thing all of the people Paul mentions have in common is leadership. Leaders, regardless of their specialty, share certain traits. Our meditation today is all about leadership.
Continue reading “Ephesians 4:11 – Roadmap to Success”