Book: 1 Timothy

INTRODUCTION:

Two Questions.

Question Number One: What do you do when you read something in Scripture and you are certain of what it means, yet at the same time, you’re quite sure you disagree with it?

Do you question the authority of the Scriptures and search online for anyone who will agree with your interpretation? Or, do you question your own assumptions, sensibilities, and cultural values? Do you sit over the Scriptures, acting as …

READ THE TEXT:

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, ² for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. ³ This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, ⁴ who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of …

INTRODUCTION:

“We may not be interested in this war, but it is interested in us. I’m not trying to sell it to you, but no one can evade the fact that we are in the path of the storm.”

Those words come from a 1941 Freedom Day speech delivered by the popular author Fannie Hurst.

Before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, American were incredibly divided over our responsibility to Europe during the Second World …

INTRODUCTION:

John Dillinger, Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd, Lester Joseph Gillis (also known as “Baby Face” Nelson), & Alvin Karpis.

What do they all have in common? They are the only 4 individuals in history given the designation “Public Enemy No. 1” by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. That title was created by the Director of the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover and was first applied to John Dillinger in 1934. When Dillinger was killed, the title …

READ THE PASSAGE:

³ As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, ⁴ nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith. ⁵ The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. …

INTRODUCTION:

Today we are beginning a sermon series through Paul’s first letter to a young man named Timothy. Each week I’ll stand here and pick up were the text left off last time. We’re going to slow the pace a little for this series. We’ll be in 1 Timothy for about 17 weeks.

If you’re relatively new to LWBC, let me explain how the teaching works here. Sunday morning worship is dedicated to what we …