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READ Acts 16:1–5. Now read what Paul wrote to the churches about Timothy in Philippians 2:19–24. Finally, read Paul’s words to Timothy many years later in 2 Timothy 3:10–17. ANSWER these questions: 1. What was it about Paul and Timothy’s relationship that made Paul’s message powerful to Timothy? 2. What might keep you from engaging in these types
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When leaders are afraid and don’t trust God, followers won’t either.
Tara-Leigh Cobble • The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible

God doesn’t stand for a leader who is doing things his own way, disregarding the good of the people, betraying the God of the universe, and seeking selfish gain.
Tara-Leigh Cobble • The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible

“Mature” is a big-picture label encompassing most of the other qualifications, similar to the adjective “holy.” What Paul is instructing in his list of qualifications, and what Peter is commanding in 1 Peter 5:1–11, is that elders exemplify the namesake “elder.” Grown-ups will lead the church. Not necessarily old people, but grown-ups. Grown-ups
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