ELNORA’S BIBLE STUDY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS,1Timothy 3, Saturday, June 6, 2026
Context for Chapter 3 In 1 Timothy 3, Paul completes his instructions on church organization and conduct. After outlining foundational principles for the church in chapters 1–3, he focuses on the qualifications and character requirements for church leaders, specifically elders (overseers) and deacons. These standards are intended to help Timothy establish healthy leadership within the congregation. Beginning in the upcoming chapters, Paul shifts his attention to warning Timothy about false teachings and other threats that could endanger the church. Source: https://www.bibleref.com/1-Timothy/3/1-Timothy-chapter-3.html Church Leadership, Part 1, Verses 1-7, GROUP DISCUSSION 1 This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, [ a ] he desires an honorable position.” 2 So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. [ b ] He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must en...