Living Stones Podcast

1)How was Paul helping the Church prepare for the worst and hope for the best? And why would he do this?2)What is the rule if someone has something against an Elder of the Church and why?3)What is the rule if a church Leader has been found to be doing something wrong and why?
4)What are the third and fourth rules in regards to a Leader of the church who has been accused of something? 5)How does Paul show the great importance of this practice?

1)Who does Paul say deserves double honor and why?2)Who do churches attract in regards to leaders? What does Paul advise about this?3)Give and explain the 3 ways we can show double honor to our Leaders. 4)Read Galatians 6:6 and I Corinthians 9:14 then share what you learn from each in regards to church leaders.5)Do you feel God wants you to change in anyway in regards to Church Leaders?

1) What is the difference between Darwinism and Nietzsche’s thinking and that of Bible in regards to older people?2)Explain the three “Ps” that should be the way of the church of Christ in regards to widows.3) Explain the three groups of widows Paul had.4)Give the purpose that each group should have.5) Will you pray and ask the Lord how He may use you in caring for widows in the Church, or your family, or community?

1)What does a car “test track” have in common with our lives? What is the purpose of this in our lives. 2)What is “perhaps” the greatest source of testing in our lives and why?3)According to our passage what is our responsibility as Christians in regards to our family. What can we do if this is difficult?4)How can we show godliness and please God according to this passage?5)What does “return to their parents” mean?6)Is there anything that you feelGod speaking to you about from this lesson?

1)What is the litmus test found in this passage and what does it indicate?2)Explain what “honor” means in this passage.3)What does Paul mean by “truly widows” in this passage?4)Name some places in scripture that show that widows are a priority to God.5)How is the Church to be uniquely different from our culture in regards to widows?6) How are you doing personally in regards to valuing widows? Is there a widow in your life that God has spoken to your heart about?

1)What does Fred the hamster have to do with the local church?2)What did Jesus want from his leaders and from his church?3) So this could happen, how was Timothy and others in church authority to interact with men?4) How was Timothy and others in Church authority to interact with women and why?5) What is to be our part as followers of Christ, whether we are in leadership or not and why?6) Will you take some time today and pray for the leaders of your church and yourself that you and they would act appropriately in these ways?

1)What did Paul say was on Timothy‘s progress report?2)What are the things Timothy was to be practicing that we are to be practicing as well?3)How are we to be like a sponge?4)What will happen if we do this?5)What does it mean that “it’s not about perfection but progression?”6) Take a moment with the Lord and ask Him about your progress report.Is there any area you feel God telling you that you need to work on with Him? Do you see areas where you have grown and can thank the Lord for?

1) What did Paul encourage Timothy to do? Why would Paul need to encourage Timothy in this?2)Why are we given spiritual gifts from God?3)What do we learn from the letter of 2 Timothy about Timothy?4)What kind of spirit did God give Timothy and us and why does this matter?5)Did you learn anything new or eye-opening about Pastors? What should we do for them or remember ourselves if we are in ministry??