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  Welcome to Elnora's Bible Study with Family & Friends!  Elnora is our mother who was instrumental in the launching of this Bible study. We began hosting these conversations on Clubhouse in May of 2022. The questions we include in these studies are inspired by her. She would always develop questions for us to consider as we read and discussed the Word together. We decided to name this study after her because we love her so much and we want her to be known and remembered by as many people as possible. She went on to meet the Lord in July of 2024. We look forward to uniting with her again in the presence of God. A Summary review of the Book of 1 Timothy 1 Timothy is Paul’s instruction to Timothy on how to lead and protect the church. Paul encourages Timothy to remain faithful to the truth, confront false teaching, and model godly leadership. 1Timothy teaches us how the church should live, lead, worship, and remain faithful to biblical truth. Context for Chapter 1 Chapt...

    Context for Chapter 6 The book of 1 Timothy is full of very practical advice, from Timothy's mentor, the apostle Paul. Chapter 6 rounds out the instructions given in the first five chapters. Building on the ideas laid down earlier in the letter, Paul reminds Timothy of the importance of godly living and avoiding the snares of evil and temptation. This chapter provides a strong encouragement for Timothy to apply the wisdom of this letter, both in his personal life and in the churches he is leading.                                                      Source: https://www.bibleref.com/1-Timothy/6/1-Timothy-chapter-6.html False Teaching &True Riches ,  Part 1 , Verses 3-10 , TBD 3 Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings promote a godly life. 4 Anyone who...

   Context for Chapter 5 Prior passages explained the burden placed on Timothy and other church leaders. In this chapter, the emphasis is on how Timothy is to treat others in the congregation. A large portion of this refers to prioritizing charity for widows. This passage will more or less complete Paul's specific instructions to Timothy in this letter. The next  and final chapter will build on all of these themes with a command for Timothy to make the most of his spiritual service. Source: https://www.bibleref.com/1-Timothy/5/1-Timothy-chapter-5.html  Advice About Widow, Elders, & Servants ,    Part 1 , Verses 1-8 , TEANNIE 1 Never speak harshly to an older man, [ a ] but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father. Talk to younger men as you would to your own brothers. 2 Treat older women as you would your mother, and treat younger women with all purity as you would your own sisters. 3 Take care of [ b ] any widow who has no one els...

   Context for Chapter 4 First Timothy chapter 4 serves as a bridge from Paul's introduction into the later part of his letter. Prior chapters indicated the qualifications for church leaders, and some instructions on the proper way for church members to conduct themselves. Here, in chapter 4, Paul reminds Timothy not to be swayed by the false teachings of others. This combination of encouragement and warning sets the stage for the rest of Paul's message. The final two chapters will provide a means for Timothy to identify and avoid errors in his spiritual life. Source: https://www.bibleref.com/1-Timothy/4/1-Timothy-chapter-4.html Warnings Against False Teachers, Verses 1-5,   VOLUNTEER READER   1 Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. 2 These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead. 3 They will say it is wrong ...