Caring Relationships Part 3 - Practical Guidelines 1 Timothy 5:9-10
Introduction / Review: Doctrine must lead to practical godliness and concern for others in the church, Micah 6:8 cf. Matthew 22:37-40 & James 1:27 I. Christian Widows Identified and enrolled in the church… A. There is a Proper Place for lists, Acts 6:1-6; 1 Timothy 5:9
B. The Purpose of lists 1. To identify the widows in need among the growing numbers of Christian converts… Acts 2:41; 4:5; 5:14, 42; 6:1 2. Christian Widows had a specific and vital ministry…
Consideration: Dorcas in Acts 9:36-43
II. Qualifications Necessary for Christian Widows to Receive Help… A. Sixty years of age…vs. 9 B. The Wife of one husband…vs. 9 cf. I Timothy 3:2, 12
C. A Reputation for good works…vs. 10a Acts 9:36; 1 Timothy 6:18
Lessons: 1. We are all called to do good works (grace should never make us forget that) Ephesians 2:10... 2. Works will vary according to one's gifts and God's providence…
III. Some Specific Examples of Good Works Done by Christian Widows in the Church…vs. 10b A. Brought up children… B. Shown hospitality…Hebrews 13:1-2
C. Washed the feet of saints… 1. A menial task… 2. The example of Jesus…John 13:4-15
Lesson: Jesus was demonstrating His love and mission cf. John 13:1 & Matthew 20:28 3. The Christian Widow lived out of Philippians 2:3ff D. Cared for the Afflicted… E. Devoted Herself to every Good work…
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