The Wonderful Way God ❤️ Widows

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The Wonderful Way God ❤️ Widows

September 22, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 5:3–16

God has cared about widows from the very beginning - The Law (Deuteronomy); The Prophets; The Gospels; and The Epistles. Caring for widows fulfills the 2 Great Commandments AND impacts our evangelism - John 13:34-35

Sadly, many churches discount widows and senior adults as a whole. They are often viewed as a burden to the church. They are largely ignored because they are viewed as no longer a productive part of the church. It’s basically a “What have you done for me lately” mindset. This is not the view of our Lord. This cannot be the view of His Church.

I. The Compassion & Concern of Widows - OT/NT Honoring Widows

The Christmas Widow - Anna in Luke 2:36-38

The Big Reveal included widows - Jesus in Luke 4:14-32 (25-26)

The Corruption of Corban against widows - Mark 7:9-13; 12:38-44

The Double Doom for widows - Luke 7:11-17

The Power of Persistence of the Widow - Luke 18:1-8

The Generous Given widow - Luke 21:1-3

The Second Challenge was about widows (in the early church) - Acts 6:1-7

The Place of Widows (in the early church) - Acts 9:36-43

II. The Attention & Protection of Widows (Respect/Recognition) - I Timothy 5:3-16

Qualified widows - age & faithfulness This is not favoritism Ephesians 6:1-4

The Grace & Generosity of God

October 27, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 6:17–19

I. Those Rich in this present world - v. 17a 1. Don’t be haughty - v. 17b 2. Don’t set your hope on the uncertainty of riches - v. 17c 3. Do set your hope on God bc He richly supplies us with everything to enjoy - v. 17d 4. Do good (with your resources) - v. 18a 5. Be rich in good works - v. 18b 6. Be generous/ready to share - v. 18c (See II Corinthians 9:7) 7. Store up treasure for yourself - v. 19a (See Revelation 14:13) 8. Take hold of that which is life indeed - v. 19b The Lord’s Supper / Communion - II Corinthians 8:9 Read Matthew 26:26-29

The Impact of a High View of God

October 20, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 6:15–16

Two Decisions for all Disciples: • Intentionality - • Intensity - I. A Humility that leads to Intensity -vv. 11-15 1. True Salvation - Repent & Believe 2. True Sanctification - a. Flee from - b. Follow after - c. Fight for - II. A Holiness that leads to Purity - vv.15-16 (“in His own time”) 1. The Blessed and only Sovereign - Potentate! 2. The King of Kings and Lord of lords - Revelation 17:14; 19:16 3. Who alone possesses immortality - You want it? You must get it from the Lord! 4. Who alone dwells in unapproachable light (God met Moses in a burning bush; God met Isaiah in a smoke-filled temple; God met Peter in a boat on the sea; God met John on the island of Patmos) John 1; I John 3:1-2; Revelation 1:1; Exodus 33 - 5. Who is to be Honored - Your stated goal? Honor has been a theme in chapters 5 & 6! Honor God @ work; Honor God w/ widows; Honor God w/ pastors; Honor God over money; Honor God! 6. Who has Eternal Dominion - over your sin and over Satan (both now and for all time).

How To Win The Battle Against Sin

October 13, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 6:11–17

I. A Humility that leads to Intensity -vv. 11-15 1. True Salvation - faith, grace, repentance 2. True Sanctification- 3 Intense Greek Imperatives a. Flee from - b. Follow after - c. Fight for - II. A Holiness that leads to Purity - vv.15-16 1. The Blessed and only Sovereign 2. The King of Kings and Lord of lords 3. Who alone possesses immortality 4. Who alone dwells in unapproachable light - 5. Who is to be Honored 6. Who has Eternal Dominion -