“The Grace of God and Slavery”

1 Timothy 6:1-2  — Jerry Scheumann

Paul gives admonitions to Christian slaves as to how God’s grace would teach them to relate their masters. These commands have significant application for how we relate to our employers. Knowing the grace of God in Christ reminds us that Christ is our master and we are called to serve him all all things.

“Faithfully Appointing Leaders in the Church”

1 Timothy 5:22-25  — Jerry Scheumann

Because of the high, God-given calling of the church, it is vital that leaders are appointed wisely. It is far better to be without needed leaders for a short time than to appoint the wrong leaders. In our passage, see four commands on walking in wisdom in ordaining leaders in the church.