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Family & 5 Widows 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Journey Church is a Bible Teaching Church in Westerville. Ohio.
Pastor Chris completed his undergraduate work in Christian Religion, then went on to a Masters of Divinity and was Ordained to preach and teach in the local Church.

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1 Timothy 5:1-16

Intro. FAMILY
Many Metaphors in scripture for the Church.
Body /Eph. 5:23
Flock /John 10:1-11
Vine /John 15
Bride /Rev. 21
Assembly (Ekklesia) /Matt.16:18
Temple/Priesthood /1 Peter 2:5
--Family!
1 Timothy 5:1-2

Treat "parents" with little harsh correction (rebuke) and more encouragement (Exhortation).
The church is the "Family of God." -- Paul knows / Romans 16:13
--The Lord has always cared for widows. Psalm 68:5 / Exodus 22:22-24 / James 1:27
--First ministry in the Church, Acts 6:1-7

5 Widows.
1. Real (Genuine) Widow. 1 Tim. 5:3,5,16.
Luke 2:36-38 Anna
2. Widow has children (family). 1 Tim. 5:4,8,16
Luke 7:11-16
1 Kings 17:22-24
3. Self-Indulgent Widow (Party Granny!) 1 Tim. 5:6-7
4. THE LIST! 1 Tim. 5:9-10
Age, Attitude, Appetite.
5. Younger Widows. 1 Tim. 5:11-15
-Still May Marry.
-Premature retirement may result in bad habits.