"CHURCH FAMILY"
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What do you like about church?
What do you dislike about church?
What does the older men like/dislike about church?
What does the older women like/dislike about church?
What about the younger men and younger women?
Potential options -
music
the type
the style
the tempo
the theology
the instruments
how loud or how quiet it is
how much we sit or how much we stand
How long our service is
the message -
how fast someone talks
how many things are going on within the church
My friends it is important that we are reminded of 1 Peter 5:8 as we begin this morning -
8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Proposition - As we begin our study of 1 Timothy 5 we are going learn how we as brothers and sisters in Christ are to interact together. Specifically it is speaking to the Pastor as he interacts with those who his preaching and teaching.
Interrogative question - How are we interacting as brothers and sisters in Christ’s?
Reminders of the book of 1 Timothy -
Paul invested his life into discipling the young man Timothy
Time for Timothy to fly solo as the Pastor of Ephesus
1 Timothy 1:15-16 - The is the basis of all Theology
Paul outlines some key aspects of corporate worship in chapter 2
Then in chapter 3 Paul outlines the biblical qualifications of those who serve in leadership in the church
Notice what 1 Timothy 3:4-5 speaking of qualifications of elders (if he cannot manage his own househod, how will he take care of the church of God)
1 Timothy 3:15 - “household”
Chapter 4 you find warnings of false doctrine. then in vs. 6 and following Paul outlines several characteristics that will be evident in a Pastor specifically if they are truly servants of Christ Jesus.
Notice vs. 16 and then we go progress to chapter 5 this morning - “those who hear you...” - who would this be?
1 Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, to the younger men as brothers, 2 the older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, in all purity.
1. How to interact with an older man - vs. 1a
1. How to interact with an older man - vs. 1a
“An older man” - (presbyteros) - adjective, dative, singular, masculine - substantival adjective - elder
Sense: older man - a man older than an adult, but not yet in the last, less productive stage of old age; perhaps between 50 and 60 years old.
Noun and Adjective: πρεσβύτερος (presbyteros), GK 4565 (S 4245), 66×. presbyteros means “older” and, when used with the definite article, is a common term for older men as well as for the leaders (“elders”) in the synagogue and the church.
(1) presbyteros can simply mean older (Lk 15:25; Jn 8:9; Acts 2:17; 1 Tim. 5:1; Tit 2:2) in contrast to younger people (Acts 2:17) or to people living long ago (Heb 11:2). In its feminine form it is used of “older women” (1 Tim. 5:2). In the ancient world, an older person was usually respected and thus had much to offer in terms of leadership.
(2) presbyteros is often used for the past leaders of Judaism (“Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders?”; Mt 15:2; Mk 7:3) and of the current leaders of a city (Lk 7:3). This term commonly refers to the official leaders of Judaism (Mt 28:12; Lk 7:3; Acts 4:5; 23:14), often combined with the chief priests and scribes (Mt 16:21; 21:23; 26:3) as part of the Sanhedrin.
(3) presbyteros is also a title of leadership in the church (Acts 11:30; 15:2, 4, 6, 22, 23; 16:4; 1 Pet. 5:1). Paul’s practice from the earliest days was to appoint elders in the young churches (Acts 14:23; Tit 1:5), following the pattern of the synagogue; this is evident in many churches, such as Ephesus (Acts 20:17) and Jerusalem (21:18). The basic requirements for an elder are cited in 1 Tim. 3:1–7; 5:17–20; Tit 1:5–9. It seems that presbyteros and episkopos (“overseer”) refer to the same office (cf. Acts 20:1; 1 Tim. 3:1–2; Tit 1:5–7); the fact that these two words can be used interchangeably demonstrates the relatively young age of church structure in the NT.
Church elders are to be honored, which includes both respect and remuneration (1 Tim. 5:17). Charges against an elder may not be accepted without adequate witnesses (5:19). They are to be appointed slowly; the sins of some are evident, but others are not. Likewise, the good deeds of some are quickly evident (1 Tim. 5:24–25). Elders provide basic oversight of the church, specifically in teaching (3:2), and they are to pray for the sick (Jas 5:14). Younger people must submit to their leadership (1 Pet. 5:5).
(4) The author of 2 and 3 John refers to himself as presbyteros. It most likely refers to a person of spiritual maturity and renown, but possibly one of age as well.
(5) presbyteros also occurs repeatedly in Revelation of the twenty-four “elders” around God’s throne (Rev 4:4). These elders fall down before the Lord God Almighty and worship him (4:10; 11:16; 19:4). They give instructions to John (5:5–14), have a position of great importance (7:11), and have insights into some of the mysterious things that John sees (7:13–14). Mounce, W. D. (2006). In Mounce’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old & New Testament Words (pp. 208–209). Zondervan.
The Greek is used in the following ways - elder, older, and or old
Luke 15:25 (NASB95)
25 “Now his older son was in the field, and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
John 8:9 (NASB95)
9 When they heard it, they began to go out one by one, beginning with the older ones, and He was left alone, and the woman, where she was, in the center of the court.
“do sharply rebuke” - (epiplesso) - verb, aorist, active, subjective, second person, singular - finite verb - rebuke; reprove -
Sense: to rebuke - to censure severely or angrily
[2159] ἐπιπλήσσω epiplēssō 1× pr. to inflict blows upon; met. to chide, reprove, 1 Tim. 5:1* [1969] Mounce, W. D. (2006). In Mounce’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old & New Testament Words (p. 1153). Zondervan.
this is the only time that this Greek word in used in the new testament
How might someone rebuke an older man?
Example - Dick Keltner at MHBC - the invitation at the end, and praying a prayer after him
“appeal to” - (parakaleo) - verb, present, active, imperative, second person, singular - finite verb - urge, implore, exhort -
Sense: to exhort - to earnestly support or encourage a response or action
Verb: παρακαλέω (parakaleō), GK 4151 (S 3870), 109×. parakaleō variously means “to ask, summons, exhort, comfort, or encourage” (see ask, comfort).
Within Acts and Paul’s letters, parakaleō often refers to the necessary role of exhortation in the church (1 Cor. 14:30–31). Judas and Silas, for example, exhort and strengthen the church in Antioch with their message (Acts 15:32). Within the Pauline corpus, the exhortative aspects are often, though not exclusively, found at the end of his letters and are preceded by the hortatory formula “let us …” or the statement “I urge you.…” The latter is found in the familiar exhortation in Rom 12:1, in which believers are exhorted to offer themselves as living sacrifices of worship to God because of the transforming power of the gospel displayed in Rom 1–11. Significantly, this example from Rom 12 emphasizes a fundamental feature of the apostle’s exhortation. Paul does not exhort for exhortation’s sake alone or because of a Stoic view of virtue for virtue’s sake. Rather, Paul always exhorts believers to godly living on the theological basis of God’s mercy in Christ. Paul’s imperatives flow from his indicatives. Another example is found in Col 3:1, where Paul states, “Since you have been raised with Christ [indicative, statement of fact], seek those things that are above [imperative].” Mounce, W. D. (2006). In Mounce’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old & New Testament Words (pp. 227–228). Zondervan.
Used in the following verses -
Acts 16:9 (NASB95)
9 A vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing and appealing to him, and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
Philemon 10 (NASB95)
10 I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment,
“Father” - (pater) - noun, accusative, singular, masculine - direct object of the dependent clause - father; Father
Sense: father - a male parent; also used as a term of address to one’s father
pater (πατήρ, 3962), from a root signifying “a nourisher, protector, upholder” (Lat., pater, Eng., “father,” are akin), is used
(a) of the nearest ancestor, e.g., Matt. 2:22;
(b) of a more remote ancestor, the progenitor of the people, a “forefather,” e.g., Matt. 3:9; 23:30; 1 Cor. 10:1; the patriarchs, 2 Pet. 3:4;
(c) one advanced in the knowledge of Christ, 1 John 2:13;
(d) metaphorically, of the originator of a family or company of persons animated by the same spirit as himself, as of Abraham, Rom. 4:11, 12, 16, 17, 18, or of Satan, John 8:38, 41, 44;
(e) of one who, as a preacher of the gospel and a teacher, stands in a “father’s” place, caring for his spiritual children, 1 Cor. 4:15 (not the same as a mere title of honor, which the Lord prohibited, Matt. 23:9);
(f) of the members of the Sanhedrin, as of those who exercised religious authority over others, Acts 7:2; 22:1;
(g) of God in relation to those who have been born anew (John 1:12, 13), and so are believers, Eph. 2:18; 4:6 (cf. 2 Cor. 6:18), and imitators of their “Father,” Matt. 5:45, 48; 6:1, 4, 6, 8, 9, etc. Christ never associated Himself with them by using the personal pronoun “our”; He always used the singular, “My Father,” His relationship being unoriginated and essential, whereas theirs is by grace and regeneration, e.g., Matt. 11:27; 25:34; John 20:17; Rev. 2:27; 3:5, 21; so the apostles spoke of God as the “Father” of the Lord Jesus Christ, e.g., Rom. 15:6; 2 Cor. 1:3; 11:31; Eph. 1:3; Heb. 1:5; 1 Pet. 1:3; Rev. 1:6;
(h) of God, as the “Father” of lights, i.e., the Source or Giver of whatsoever provides illumination, physical and spiritual, Jas. 1:17; of mercies, 2 Cor. 1:3; of glory, Eph. 1:17;
(i) of God, as Creator, Heb. 12:9 (cf. Zech. 12:1).
Note: Whereas the everlasting power and divinity of God are manifest in creation, His “Fatherhood” in spiritual relationship through faith is the subject of NT revelation, and waited for the presence on earth of the Son, Matt. 11:27; John 17:25. The spiritual relationship is not universal, John 8:42, 44 (cf. John 8:12 and Gal. 3:26). Vine, W. E., Unger, M. F., & White, W., Jr. (1996). In Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words (Vol. 2, pp. 228–229). T. Nelson.
Philippians 1:27–2:8 (NASB95)
27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
28 in no way alarmed by your opponents—which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God. 29 For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,
30 experiencing the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me. 1 Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
2 make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. 3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;
4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,
6 who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men.
8 Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
Not with arrogance
18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.
2 When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor.
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
With humility
Colossians 3:12–14 (NASB95)
12 So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.
14 Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.
Example -
Daniel 4:30–37 (NASB95)
30 “The king reflected and said, ‘Is this not Babylon the great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?’
31 “While the word was in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven, saying, ‘King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is declared: sovereignty has been removed from you,
32 and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the beasts of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you recognize that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes.’
33 “Immediately the word concerning Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled; and he was driven away from mankind and began eating grass like cattle, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until his hair had grown like eagles’ feathers and his nails like birds’ claws.
34 “But at the end of that period, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him who lives forever; For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, And His kingdom endures from generation to generation.
35 “All the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, But He does according to His will in the host of heaven And among the inhabitants of earth; And no one can ward off His hand Or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’
36 “At that time my reason returned to me. And my majesty and splendor were restored to me for the glory of my kingdom, and my counselors and my nobles began seeking me out; so I was reestablished in my sovereignty, and surpassing greatness was added to me.
37 “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride.”
Daniel 5:22–24 (NASB95)
22 “Yet you, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this,
23 but you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of His house before you, and you and your nobles, your wives and your concubines have been drinking wine from them; and you have praised the gods of silver and gold,
of bronze, iron, wood and stone, which do not see, hear or understand. But the God in whose hand are your life-breath and all your ways, you have not glorified. 24 “Then the hand was sent from Him and this inscription was written out.
2. How to interact with a younger man - vs. 1b
2. How to interact with a younger man - vs. 1b
“the young men” - (neos) - adjective, accusative, plural, masculine, comparative - substantival adjective - young; new
Sense: younger men - a male younger than oneself
Adjective: νέος (neos), GK 3742 (S 3501), 24×. neos is an adjective describing the age of something, referring to its newness or youth.
It is applied to wineskins (Mt. 9:17),
to wine itself (Lk. 5:39) and
to the “new covenant” (Heb. 12:24).
With reference to people, neos is used comparatively
to show someone as younger than another (Lk. 15:12; 1 Tim. 5:11, 14) or
superlatively for the youngest of a group (Lk. 22:26).
It can also simply refer to an earlier point in someone’s life (Jn. 21:18).
Although grammatically neos is an adjective, it sometimes functions in the NT as a noun, as in Acts 5:6, “The young men came forward.” Interestingly, in classical Greek, neos applied to people between the ages of 20 and 30, an age most people today would consider to be adult.
Paul uses neos to describe our new natures (Col. 3:10, “Put on the new self”). He also uses it of the church and its need to maintain purity from sin (1 Cor. 5:7, “Get rid of the old yeast that you may be a new batch without yeast.”). In this passage he reminds the Corinthian church of the Jewish custom of preparing for the Passover by removing yeast from their houses. In a similar fashion, he charges the church to remove sin from its midst, sanctifying itself for the day when the Lamb will return. Mounce, W. D. (2006). In Mounce’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old & New Testament Words (p. 470). Zondervan.
Luke 15:12–13 (NASB95) - Prodigal Son
12 “The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate that falls to me.’ So he divided his wealth between them. 13 “And not many days later, the younger son gathered everything together and went on a journey into a distant country, and there he squandered his estate with loose living.
11 But refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to get married,
14 Therefore, I want younger widows to get married, bear children, keep house, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach;
5 You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
“brothers” - (adelphos) - noun, accusative, plural, masculine - direct object of the dependent clause - brother
Sense: brother - a male with the same parents as someone else
This the only time that this word is used in the pastoral epistles.
Noun: ἀδελφός (adelphos), GK 81 (S 80) 343×. adelphos (“brother”) has a wide range of uses in the NT; a closely related word (adelphē) means “sister.”
(1) It denotes first of all a sibling from the same parents (Mt 1:2, 11; 4:18, 21). Even Jesus had brothers and sisters (Mk 6:3), though some argue that these are step-brothers and step-sisters or close relatives (such as cousins). Paul, however, understands James, the head of the Jerusalem church, to be Jesus’ brother (Gal 1:19).
(2) adelphos can also refer to a fellow member or an associate of a person. Under this definition, three nuances emerge.
(a) This brother can be one who shares a belief system. Jesus points to his disciples and says, “Whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother and sister and mother” (Mt 12:50). This usage of adelphos to describe one person’s spiritual relationship with another person carries over into the early church (Acts 6:3, 9:30; 10:23; Rom 8:29; 1 Cor. 5:11; Eph 6:23; 1 Tim. 6:2; Rev 1:9; 12:10). adelphos thus indicates membership in the Christian community (Rom 16:23; 1 Cor. 1:1, 16:12; 2 Cor. 1:1; Phil 2:25; Col 1:1, 4:7, 9; 1 Thess. 3:2; Phlm. 1; 1 Pet. 5:12; 2 Pet. 3:15). Since both men and women were involved in the early church, we must usually understand the plural of adelphos as “brothers and sisters.”
(b) adelphos can indicate a person’s ethnic relationship, somewhat like the English “compatriot” (Acts 2:29; 3:17, 21). These compatriots killed the Messiah in ignorance, not realizing his true identity.
(c) adelphos is sometimes used in the simple sense of neighbor, as in Mt 5:22 (“Anyone who is angry with his brother”) and Lk 6:41–42 (“Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye?”).
One of the challenging areas of translation is how to handle the masculine form of this word, which sometimes is generic and includes both brothers and sisters. Sometimes its generic meaning is obvious, and translation philosophy will dictate whether to say “brother” or perhaps “brother and sister.” For example, 1 Jn. 5:16: “If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life” (ESV); “If you see a Christian brother or sister sinning in a way that does not lead to death, you should pray, and God will give that person life” (NLT); “If anyone sees his fellow Christian committing a sin not resulting in death, he should ask, and God will grant life to the person” (NET). Other times it is more difficult and hence more interpretive, such as in Jas 3:1: “Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers” (NIV); “Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church” Mounce, W. D. (2006). In Mounce’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old & New Testament Words (pp. 86–87). Zondervan.
With humility
With teach-ability
17 Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.
8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God,
12 For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.
3 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:9–13 (NASB95)
9 for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned.
10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory. 11 It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
12 If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will deny us; 13 If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
3. How to interact with an older women - vs. 2a
3. How to interact with an older women - vs. 2a
“the older women” - (presbyteros) - adjective, accusative, plural, feminine - substantival adjective (the same word that is used with speaker of “older” men) - elder
This is the same Greek word that we examined earlier when speaking of “older” men -
Sense: older woman - a woman older than an adult, but not yet in the last, less productive stage of old age; perhaps between 50 and 60 years old.
“Mothers” - (meter) - noun, accusative, plural feminine - direct object of the dependent clause - mother
Sense: mother - a woman who has given birth to a child
think about it - how do you treat your mom?
1. meter (μήτηρ, 3384) is used
(a) of the natural relationship, e.g., Matt. 1:18; 2 Tim. 1:5;
(b) figuratively,
(1) of “one who takes the place of a mother,” Matt. 12:49, 50; Mark 3:34, 35; John 19:27; Rom. 16:13; 1 Tim. 5:2;
(2) of “the heavenly and spiritual Jerusalem,” Gal. 4:26, which is “free” (not bound by law imposed externally, as under the Law of Moses), “which is our mother” (RV), i.e., of Christians, the metropolis, mother-city, used allegorically, just as the capital of a country is “the seat of its government, the center of its activities, and the place where the national characteristics are most fully expressed”;
(3) symbolically, of “Babylon,” Rev. 17:5, as the source from which has proceeded the religious harlotry of mingling pagan rites and doctrines with the Christian faith. Vine, W. E., Unger, M. F., & White, W., Jr. (1996). In Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words (Vol. 2, p. 418). T. Nelson.
Within the Pastoral Epistles -
Our text -
2 the older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, in all purity.
5 For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.
Humility
Grace
Compassion
Kindness
4. How to interact with a younger women - vs. 2b
4. How to interact with a younger women - vs. 2b
“the younger women” - (neos) - adjective, accusative, plural, feminine, comparative - substantival adjective - young; new
Sense: younger woman - a female younger than oneself.
Humility
Kindness
Purity
“Sisters” - (adelphe) - noun, accusative, plural, feminine - direct object of the dependent clause - sister
Sense: sister - a female person who has the same parents as another person
“purity” - (hagneia) - noun, dative, singular, feminine - prepositional object - purity
Sense: moral purity - the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; especially lacking a firsthand knowledge of evil.
We find the use of this word in -
1 Timothy 4:12 (NASB95)
12 Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.
1 Timothy 5:2 (NASB95)
2 the older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, in all purity.
What is one of the main reason’s that a Pastor becomes disqualified from the ministry?
Please turn with me to Titus chapter 2 - I would like to read this as we close this morning -
Titus 2 (NASB95)
1 But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine. 2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.
3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good,
4 so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
6 Likewise urge the young men to be sensible; 7 in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified,
8 sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us. 9 Urge bondslaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,
10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect. 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,
12 instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,
14 who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. 15 These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
SO WHAT?
How are we interacting as brothers and sisters in Christ’s?
If we as a church family are going to be used by God then we will all -
Be humble!
Be teachable!
Be servants!