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Lesson 8: Setting The Example

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Considering all that we have talked about so far in 1 Timothy, what is the work of a preacher & why is it so important?

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  1. Prescribe & Teach These Things.

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    • PRESCRIBE = parangello (Greek)
    • “to command”, “to give orders”, “to order”, “to give instructions”, “to instruct”, “to direct”—and to do so with authority.

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    • TEACH = didasko (Greek)
    • “to teach”, “to instruct”

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    • THESE THINGS
    • What things?
      • Godly Discipline
      • Sound Doctrine
      • The Faith
      • The Truth

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1 Timothy 4:11-16

Even as they relate to false doctrine!

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  1. Let No One Look Down On Your Youthfulness…

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    • HOW might this be an issue for Timothy?
    • HOW could this be an issue today?

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    • HOW can one avoid being looked down upon in their youthfulness?
    • “But rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.”

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    • Key Points:
      • If you don’t want people to look down on you, then be wise in your youth!
      • Practice what you preach!
      • If you preach something, your example better back it up!

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1 Timothy 4:11-16

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  1. Give Attention To The Public Reading Of Scripture, To Exhortation & Teaching.

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    • Why is the public reading of Scripture so important?
    • Key Point: It is the word of God, the gospel, the doctrine, the truth, and the instruction that we need.
    • Key Point: Study the real thing so that you can spot a fake.

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    • EXHORTATION = paraklesis (Greek)
    • “to encourage”, “to console”, “encouragement”, “earnest request”

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    • TEACHING = didaskalia (Greek)
    • “instruction”, “teaching”, “education”

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  1. Do Not Neglect The Spiritual Gift Within You…

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    • What did this mean for Timothy? (2 Timothy 1:6, 1 Timothy 1:18)
    • What is/was “the presbytery”?
    • PRESBYTERY = presbyterion (Greek)
    • “council of elders”, “eldership”

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    • What does this mean for us today?
    • Key Point: Spiritual abilities can be neglected through inaction.
    • Key Point: Faithfulness requires growth and development.

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  1. Take Pains With These Things; Be Absorbed In Them, So That Your Progress Will Be Evident To All.

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    • Spiritual growth demands three things…
      • Focus
      • Dedication
      • Consistency

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    • Key Point: Growth is demonstrated & obvious.
    • Key Point: All Christian growth should be obvious.
    • Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:1
    • 1 Peter 2:2-3, 2 Peter 3:17-18

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  1. Pay Close Attention To Yourself & To Your Teaching…

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    • Why is this so important?
    • Key Point: Hypocrisy in preaching hurts the cause of Christ. (Galatians 2:11-14, Luke 11:37-52)

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    • True or False. Every inconsistency is hypocrisy.
    • Key Point: Inconsistency is not always hypocrisy.
    • Key Point: However, when our practices don’t match our preaching, it damages the influence of the gospel.
    • Key Point: Consistency is very important!
    • Example: If one is going to preach on hospitality, and ask the hearer to be more hospitable, he should be an example of hospitality.

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  1. Anyone who preaches/teaches God’s word has a tremendous amount of responsibility.

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  • Anyone who preaches/teaches God’s word must be dedicated to their own spiritual discipline & growth.

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  • Anyone who preaches/teaches God’s word must be focused on their own example.

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  • Anyone who preaches/teaches God’s word must be focused on discipleship/stewardship.

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  • Anyone who preaches/teaches God’s word must be focused on there own teaching.

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Practical Takeaways

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Lesson 8: Setting The Example

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