Matthew 22:34-40
NOTE: The recording is VERY quiet. The volume may not be adequate for listening to.
Justus Witty: Acts
Jenny Espenschied: Parable of the lost sheep (Matthew 18:12)
Hannah Vaughan: Belize Missions Trip
To be a disciple of Christ…
Matthew 28.
A disciple is a student
Matthew 11:25-30
A disciple is an imitator
John 1:35-43
A disciple abides with the Master
Mark 3:13-14
A disciple is obedient
Attributes of a disciple:
Humility (Mark 10:35-45)
Servant (Mark 10:35-45)
Self-denial (Luke 14:25-27)
(Matthew 5:3-12)
Love (John 13:12-17, 34-35)
Jesus is the Good Shepherd
Acts 20:17-38
Paul was Selfless:
Acts 20:17-23
Philippians 1:12-2:8
Paul was Faithful:
Acts 20:24-27
1 Corinthians 4:1-3
Paul was Industrious (a hard worker)
Acts 20:33-35
Acts 6:1-4
1 Timothy 5:17-18
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Paul was Generous
Acts 20:33-35
Acts 20:17-38
Humility, Compassion, Courage
Qualifications of an Elder 1 Timothy 3:2
Above reproach in these areas:
1) General
2) Domestic
3) Mental
• Temperate
• Sober-minded
• Orderly
• Able to teach
Acts 18:24-28 – Apollos with Priscilla and Aquila
Acts 20:13-38 – Paul speaking to the Ephesian Elders
Titus 1:9
2 TImothy 3:13-4:5 – Paul exhorting Timothy
Matthew 7:15-17 – Jesus warns against false teaching
2 Peter 2:1 – There WILL be false teaching
1 John 4:1-3
2 Timothy 1:13-14, 2:1-2
4) Moral
5) Experiential
1 Timothy 3
This is a continuation from last week. Pastor Vaughan will be spending the next few weeks going in depth to teach us what the Bible says regarding elders and deacons.
1 Timothy 3 (v1-16)
Marks of the True Church:
1) True preaching of the Word of God
2) Administration of the Sacraments/Ordinances (The Lord’s Supper & Baptism)
3) Discipline (Education & training)