1 Timothy 3:1-7Titus 1:5-9QualificationsTimothy Husband of one wifeSober-mindedSelf-controlledRespectableHospitableAble to teachNot a drunkardNot violentGentleNot quarrelsomeNor a lover of moneyManage his own household wellKeeping children submissiveNot a recent convertWell thought of by outsidersTitusAbove reproachHusband of one wifeChildren are

believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordinationNot arrogantNot quick temperedNot a drunkardNot violentNot greedy for gainHospitableLover of goodSelf-controlledUprightHolyDisciplinedHold firm to the trustworthy WordAble to give instruction in sound

doctrineAble to rebuke those who contradict

itThe Bottom LineThere are no perfect

pastors, only prayed for pastors.The ApplicationPray for your pastor and his family each dayStrengthBoldnessGuidanceProtection His

Wife His

Children

Bottom LineGod works when we work within

His design. 1 Timothy 2:11-15Genesis 2-31 Corinthians 11:3Ephesians 5:22-27The Big IdeaGod designed men and women differently with different roles.When it comes to authority, God’s design trumps

our ability.Get ThisGod knows what He is doing. He is the Great Designer.When we don’t function

according to God’s design, things don’t function as they should.The PrincipleThe principle is that a woman should

not teach or exercise authority over a man. The ApplicationThe office of pastor is limited to biblically

qualified men.In studies which include men,

men will serve as the lead teacher.RememberGod

works when we work within His design.

Bottom Line:God works when we work

within His design.1 Timothy 2:11-15EgalitarianComplementarianThe Baptist Faith and Message VIII THE FAMILYWhen we talk about God’s design, remember that we are not

talking about worth, value, or ability.1 Corinthians 11:3Ephesians 5:22-27The Big IdeaGod designed men and women differently

with different roles.When it comes to authority,

God’s design trumps our ability.Why?When we don’t do things

according to God’s design, they tend to get messed up.Get ThisGod knows what He is doing. He made you.

He made everything.What Now?Surrender to doing things God’s way,

according to His design.Genesis

3:16b

Deuteronomy 6:1-7The Big IdeaParents are called to lead the way

in their child’s relationship with the Lord.Why?If you don’t lead your kids to follow

Jesus, others will lead them to follow the world.Get ThisParents don’t lead their children to

follow Jesus by pointing the way.

They lead them to follow Jesus by showing the way. The idea is that you follow Jesus together.What Now?Include your kids in your journey

with Jesus.HowOnce a week tell your kids what’s

going on in your walk with Jesus and ask them what is going on in

their walk with Jesus.