1 Tim 3:1-13

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by Glen Osborn(172) on January 12, 2025 (Worship Service(184))

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Small Group Questions  ​​ ​​​​ January​​ 12, 2025

Church Leadership 1 Timothy 3:1-13

 

  • What do you think qualifies a person to be a leader in the church? ​​ How should this be determined?

 

  • Read 1 Timothy 3:1. ​​ Why does Paul say it is okay to desire to be an elder? ​​ What makes it an honorable position?

 

  • Read 1 Timothy 3:2-7. ​​ What are to be the characteristics of an elder? ​​ Why does this not talk about talents and skills?

 

  • As you consider this list, why are these important qualities?

 

  • Read 1 Timothy 3:8-12. ​​ What characteristics for deacons are the same as those for an elder? ​​ What things are not the same, or are missing?

 

  • Read Acts 6:1-4. ​​ Why were deacons necessary? ​​ What was their role? ​​ How does this relate to deacons in the church today?

 

  • Read 1 Timothy 3:13. ​​ What is the reward for someone who does well as a deacon? ​​ How would these things take place and be experienced? ​​ 

 

  • How can a church determine if someone is qualified for these positions? ​​ What should be done if someone is not qualified but desires to be in this position? ​​ 

 

  • Prayer​​ ​​ Pray for your church leaders that they would live out these qualifications. ​​ Pray that the Lord would protect and guide those in leadership.

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