A Spiritual Father Writing to His Sons

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A Spiritual Father Writing to His Sons

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February 4, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 1:1–2

Leadership in the Lord’s Church

“A Spiritual Father Writing to His Sons” – I Timothy 1:1-2 / Feb. 4th, 2024

(Setting the Example for God’s Flock)

I. The BIG IDEA of I Timothy – 3:14-16

1. The Character in God’s House / Church – vv. 1-13

2. The Conduct in God’s House / Church – vv. 14-15

3. The Content in God’s House / Church – v. 16

II. The MAIN CHARACTERS of I Timothy – 1:1

1. Paul/Saul

2. Timothy – 1:2 (Acts 16:1-3;

3. Christ Jesus (God the Son) – 1:1-2 – OUR Hope; OUR Lord!

4. God OUR Savior (God the Father) –

III. The PASSING of the Baton to Timothy – 1:2a

1. My TRUE SON in the Faith

2. The Strengths & Weaknesses of Timothy (We all have both)

a. His Strengths – I Corinthians 4:14-17; Philippians 2:19-24

b. His Weaknesses – He was relatively young (I Tim. 4:12); He was physically sick (I Tim. 5:23); he would become spiritually timid (II Tim. 1:7)

IV. The REALITY of God’s Redemption (It is ongoing) – 1:2b

1. The Grace of God –

2. The Mercy of God –

3. The Peace of God – All come “FROM GOD” not from Paul!

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Making Prayer a Passionate and Powerful Priority

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I. The Priority of Prayer - 1. Prayers of Exaltation (to God) - Matthew 6:9-10 2. Prayers of Encouragement (to believers) - John 17:15-19 3. Prayers of Evangelism (to unbelievers) - Matthew 9:37-38; I Timothy 2:6 • Prayers for Revival - for the saved (COME BACK!) • Prayers of Resurrection / Redemption - for the lost (COME FOR THE FIRST TIME) II. The Passion for Prayer - 1. First of all - 2:1a 2. For all men - 2:1b (leave no one out of your prayers - This mindset is devastating to the Great Commission - to our evangelism) 3. For all in authority - 2:2a 4. For all godliness - 2:2b (Paul set the example - Acts 9:19-15; Acts 22 & 26 - 2 governors & 1 king) 5. For all men to be saved - 2:3-4 (Matthew 28:18-20, 3x “all”) III. The Person of Prayer - 2:5-6 1. There is one God - 2:5a 2. There is one Mediator - 2:5b 3. There is one ransom - 2:6

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March 17, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 1:18–20

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The Salvation & Strength of the Savior

March 3, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 1:12–17

I. A Transforming Testimony (Paul) 1. A New Lord - Romans 10:9-10 2. A New Heart - Ezekiel 36:26 3. A New Mind - I Cor. 3:16 4. A New Direction - Luke 9:23 5. A New Devotion - Mt. 22:36-38 6. A New Destiny - John 3:16 7. A New Song - Psalm 40:3 8. A New Name - Rev. 2:17/Isa 62:2 II. A Timeless Testimony (Paul) - I Timothy 1:12-17 Acts 22 & Acts 26 Philippians 3:1-14 Galatians 1:11-24