1 Timothy: House Rules for God’s Church

Paul wrote his first letter to Timothy so he would know, “…how one ought to behave in the household of God, the church of the living God…” (3:14,15). In doing so he laid down the apostolic foundation for doctrine and practice for the church at Ephesus and the Scriptural model for the true church for all time. The contemporary church, therefore, has no excuse for not doing God’s work God’s way.

This series of messages is a verse-by-verse exposition of the book of 1 Timothy by Jeff Miller. These messages were preached during our Sunday Morning Adult Sunday School. Click here for more teaching by Jeff Miller.

House Rules for God’s Church – Rule 16: Be Careful With Elders (1 Timothy 5:17-25)

by Jeff Miller | Mar 27, 2022 | 1 Timothy, Adult Sunday School, Jeff Miller

Jesus is the good shepherd who lovingly shepherds his people, the sheep of his pasture. The elders of his church are the under-shepherds who are to be honored for their faithful work and held to a high spiritual standard without partiality. An exposition of 1 Timothy 5:17-25. | Download Workbook

House Rules for God’s Church – Rule 15: Teach the Widows to Take Care (1 Timothy 5:9-16)

by Jeff Miller | Mar 20, 2022 | 1 Timothy, Adult Sunday School, Jeff Miller

God’s care for widows must be reflected in the ministry of His church and its efforts to meet their true needs. In this passage, however, Paul’s concern is that the widows in the Ephesian church are taught to live holy lives so the church can benefit from the ministry of mature Christian widows. An exposition of 1 Timothy 5:9-16. | Download Workbook

House Rules for God’s Church – Rule 14: Teach the Care of Widows (1 Timothy 5:3-8)

by Jeff Miller | Mar 13, 2022 | 1 Timothy, Adult Sunday School, Jeff Miller

God’s concern for the most helpless people is evident throughout Scripture. In this extensive passage, Paul employs some very pointed language to stress the serious nature of this issue and to be certain the church understands God’s priority for the care of widows.

An exposition of 1 Timothy 5:3-8. | Download Workbook

House Rules for God’s Church – Rule 13: Confront Sin in Love (1 Timothy 5:1-2)

by Jeff Miller | Mar 6, 2022 | 1 Timothy, Adult Sunday School, Jeff Miller

Every true New Testament fellowship will be careful to confront sin within its membership. Paul wants Timothy to be careful to do it in a way that produces sanctifying results that glorify God.

An exposition of 1 Timothy 5:1-2. | Download Workbook

House Rules for God’s Church – Rule 12: Be Devoted to Scripture (1 Timothy 4:11-16)

by Jeff Miller | Feb 27, 2022 | 1 Timothy, Adult Sunday School, Jeff Miller

Basic to the spiritual health and success of the church is the Word of God. In this passage, Paul exhorts Timothy to keep that priority in his ministry at Ephesus. An exposition of 1 Timothy 4:11-16. | Download Workbook

Jeff Miller

Teacher

Though not raised raised in a Christian home, Jeff came to faith in Christ as a young man and committed his life to the Lordship and service of his Savior. He was trained and employed in public health as a clinical microbiologist and later worked in the building industry. He met his wife Penny in college and they were married for 35 years. They were blessed with three children whom they raised in the fear and admonition of the Lord. Penny went home to her Savior in 2007 after a long, brave battle with cancer.

Jeff’s greatest joy is serving Christ’s church through the study and teaching of God’s Word. In view of the myriad fads and doctrinal aberrations plaguing the contemporary evangelical landscape, he is particularly concerned that local churches return to a high view of Scripture in order to be grounded in sound theology and practice.

Jeff enjoys family activities, cycling, woodworking and the four seasons and outdoor life of North Idaho. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and a member of the Evangelical Theological Society.

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