The First Epistle To Timothy - Executable Outlines

. It was a charge that was especially given to him - 1 Ti 4:11
2. In our case
a. We may teach in various ways, in public or private, in example or word, but teach we
must - He 5:12
b. We may be limited where we may teach, but teach we must - 1 Ti 2:12; Ti 2:3-4
-- Those who teach, benefit greatly through the preparation required to teach!
D. TO YOUR GIFT...
1. In Timothy’s case
a. It referred to a gift given through the laying on of hands - 1 Ti 4:14
b. He had a gift imparted by the laying on of Paul’s hands, that required some reminding;
likely a miraculous gift - 2 Ti 1:6
2. In our case
a. There are gifts given related to our function in the body of Christ - Ro 12:3-8
b. It is important that we administer our gift in service to our brethren - 1 Pe 4:10-11
-- Certainly as one exercises their gift, their progress will be evident to others!
[Paul’s instructions to Timothy can easily be applied to ourselves, can’t they? Let’s now endeavor to
apply his remaining charges to Timothy, which can be summarized by the phrase...]
II. GIVE YOURSELF ENTIRELY
Mark A. Copeland
A. MEDITATE ON THESE THINGS...
1. Dwell upon the things commanded in this passage
2. Are you reading that which will build you up?
3. Do you exhort your brethren, are you teaching them in ways that benefit them?
4. Are you utilizing your God-given abilities and opportunities, or are you burying them?
-- Perhaps the parable of the talents will help in your meditation - Mt 25:14-30
B. TAKE HEED TO YOURSELF...
1. Do not neglect your own spiritual development (which is why you should read)
2. Do not neglect your own brethren (which is why you should exhort them)
3. Do not neglect your own opportunities (which is why you should teach them)
4. Do not neglect your own gift (which is why you should develop and utilize it)
-- We can be so busy, that we neglect ourselves and not be prepared - cf. Lk 21:34
C. TAKE HEED TO THE DOCTRINE...
1. We must be true to the Word of God
2. We must avoid being misled by false teachings
3. We must be sure that what we teach others is true
-- Fellowship with God and brethren are affected by doctrinal faithfulness - 2 Jn 9-10
D. CONTINUE IN THEM...
1. These exhortations are not to be soon forgotten
2. These duties require perseverance
-- Eternal life comes to those who patiently continue to do that which is good - Ro 2:7
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