In the letter of 1 Timothy, Paul is writing to instruct Timothy regarding the spiritual health in the local church. In Chapter 3, Paul focuses the text on the expectations of the pastors in the church. As we look at these verses, you may be surprised...

At the Rock Men's meetings this year, we will be studying through Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Sanders. Chapters 1 through 3 talk about a variety of excellent leadership principles. But chapter 3, focuses on the Master's Master Principle of...

In this part of our study of 1 Timothy, the Apostle Paul provides clear direction for how men and women should operate within the church. The truth of the Bible (in regard to good deeds, our outward adornment, and gender roles in the church) is...

Paul begins his “manual for the Church” in 1 Timothy 2 by exhorting the Church to pray for unbelievers (especially those in authority). He reminds the Church that God wants all people to be saved; the offer of salvation is extended to everyone,...

The ability to live the empowered life can only happen as we actively pursue Him. We need to be desperate for Him on a daily basis and pursue Him relentlessly. We need to make our lives count for eternity, daily. What does this mean? How do we do it?...

Timothy was quite young to have the important job of leading the church; Paul knew he needed to write this very personal and practical letter to help him. He felt it was important to instruct Timothy in some significant truths and how they applied to...

In this first part of our study of 1Timothy, Paul urges Timothy to stay in Ephesus to deal with false teachers. Many of their false teachings are lies we can still believe today. Paul reminds Timothy of the timely and encouraging truths he (and we)...

King David was a great man. And yet everyone familiar with the Bible also recognizes that David did a lot of not-so-great things as well. For being a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22), David managed to follow his own heart quite a bit. So with...

The word grace means many things to many people. One definition of grace is "unmerited favor"—extending special favor to someone who doesn't deserve it, hasn't earned it, and who can never repay it. We find one of those examples in the life of...

When God’s anger is kindled against Israel, David pleads with the Lord to relent from punishing the nation. He purchases a plot of land (which will later become the site of the Temple of the Lord). His example of not offering to the Lord that which...