Women of the Church

Dr. Will McRaney

Biblical Passages: Titus 2:3-5 and 1 Tim. 5:1-16

Background: Commands, Genesis, & Key roles Women played

Titus 2:3-5 Objective: “No one will malign the word of God

● Women

● Women

1 Tim. 5:1-16: Women in the Church

1. widow. v. 3-5, 9-10

3 Conditions for regular financial support

● need (v. 3)

● need (v. 4)

● (v. 5, 9-10)

2. widow. v. 6

3. Christian v. 7-8

4. Qualifications for regular support (v. 9-10)

The guidelines for helping widows serve as a reminder of the virtues of any indeed, actually any follower of Christ.

Quote: “Paul’s statements also make a strong argument against applying a mentality to Christian living.”

5. Younger widows (v. 11-15)

Application Points:

● If you are busying working and/or serving, you have less time for bad behaviors resulting from .

● Paul’s instructions and teachings regarding spiritual leaders, particularly pastors (1 Tim. 5:17ff) – Why did he share this?