ELNORA’S BIBLE STUDY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS,1Timothy 5, Saturday, June 27, 2026
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
1Never 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 else to care
for her. 4 But if she has children or
grandchildren, their first responsibility is to show godliness at home and
repay their parents by taking care of them. This is something that pleases God.
5 Now a true widow, a woman who is truly alone in this
world, has placed her hope in God. She prays night and day, asking God for his
help. 6 But the widow who lives only for pleasure
is spiritually dead even while she lives. 7 Give
these instructions to the church so that no one will be open to criticism. 8 But
those who won’t care for their relatives, especially those in their own
household, have denied the true faith. Such people are worse than unbelievers.
SECTION QUESTIONS: To Be Added
Advice About Widow, Elders, & Servants, Part 2, Verses 9-16, PAT
9 A widow who is put on the list for support
must be a woman who is at least sixty years old and was faithful to her
husband.[c] 10 She must be well respected by
everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children
well? Has she been kind to strangers and served other believers humbly?[d] Has she helped those who are in trouble? Has
she always been ready to do good? 11 The younger widows should not
be on the list, because their physical desires will overpower their devotion to
Christ and they will want to remarry. 12 Then they would be
guilty of breaking their previous pledge. 13 And if they are
on the list, they will learn to be lazy and will spend their time gossiping
from house to house, meddling in other people’s business and talking about
things they shouldn’t. 14 So I advise these younger widows to
marry again, have children, and take care of their own homes. Then the enemy
will not be able to say anything against them. 15 For I am
afraid that some of them have already gone astray and now follow Satan. 16 If
a woman who is a believer has relatives who are widows, she must take care of
them and not put the responsibility on the church. Then the church can care for
the widows who are truly alone.
SECTION QUESTIONS: To Be Added
Advice About Widows, Elders, & Servants, Part 3, Verses 17-25, DESTINY
17 Elders who do their work well should be
respected and paid well,[e] especially those who work hard at both
preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “You
must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.” And
in another place, “Those who work deserve their pay!”[f] 19 Do not listen to an accusation
against an elder unless it is confirmed by two or three witnesses. 20 Those
who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will serve as
a strong warning to others. 21 I solemnly command you in the
presence of God and Christ Jesus and the highest angels to obey these
instructions without taking sides or showing favoritism to anyone. 22 Never
be in a hurry about appointing a church leader.[g] Do not share in the sins of others.
Keep yourself pure. 23 Don’t drink only water. You ought to
drink a little wine for the sake of your stomach because you are sick so often.
24 Remember, the sins of some people are obvious, leading them
to certain judgment. But there are others whose sins will not be revealed until
later. 25 In the same way, the good deeds of some people
are obvious. And the good deeds done in secret will someday come to light.
SECTION QUESTIONS: To Be Added
Prayers for 1 Timothy, Chapter 5
17 Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well,[e] especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.” And in another place, “Those who work deserve their pay!” (1 Timothy 5:17-18)
Heavenly Father, thank You for those that serve as church pastors, and ministers. Thank You for the dedication, devotion, and commitment from all those who exercise this God-honouring responsibility of caring for the Body of Christ. Protect them from the enemy who is constantly seeking to {muzzle} their witness and {distort Your Word}. {As you bless us to prosper, Father, in the earth, move our hearts in support of our shepherd and herdsmen. Let your abundance flow through us in support of their every need as they do the precious Work you have called them to do.} {Uphold our Pastors and leaders} with Your mighty hand and {continue to use them in tremendous ways. Continue to pour on them your empowering grace and unmerited favor.} This we ask in Jesus' name, AMEN.
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 else to care for her. (1 Timothy 5:2,3)
Father, thank you for the opportunity to care and love for the elderly and the widows. We know that they are your sons and daughters. We pray that we are a light to those who are lonely or those who are in need of help. You have placed them in our path, giving us the opportunity to care and help them. Thank you for placing the lonely in families, even within our local church community. Holy Spirit, help us to see them as You see them and to love them as Christ loved us as you lead our hearts toward them.
Source: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/1-Timothy/5
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