Vital Ministry and the Main Things

Vital Ministry and the Main Things 1 Timothy 4:13-16

Review and Introduction 1. Purpose of the letter..1 Timothy 3:14-15 2. Timothy’s responsibility to preach with authority… 3. An example to the church in godliness, vs. 11-12 4. Paul’s desire to visit… vs. 13a

I. He is to devote himself to vital things The word devote implies thought and energy… Lesson: Be careful of overcomplicating your life and then losing focus… A. The Public Reading of Scripture… Jesus example in Luke 4:16-21 cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:27; Colossians 4:16; Revelation 1:3

Lesson: How we should be filled with joy and hope when we hear on the Lord’s Day the Word of God read aloud…

B. To Exhortation, cf. 2 Timothy 4:2 The word always means preaching, i.e. Acts 13:14ff

C.Teaching

Application: **Lesson **Two observations

II. Be Engaged in Cultivation His Spiritual Gift… Consider the word neglect, Hebrews 2:3 cf. 8:9

A. Timothy was not guilty of neglect B. He was simply encouraged, 2 Timothy 1:6 C. The nature and purpose of spiritual gifts… Lesson:

III. Be Tenacious in the Work and Life of the Gospel… A. Be totally engaged… B. Progress Philippians 3:13-14; Colossians 1:10; 1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 3:18 Lesson: 1. 2.

IV. Be Watchful Over Life and Doctrine… A. Timothy himself must be helped… 2 Timothy 2:6; 1 Corinthians 9:27 B. The importance of self-examination… C. A word of promise and assurance…

Application: