1 Cor. 4:14-21 Five Features of a Faithful Father 1. The INTEREST of a Faithful Father (v.14) [They Meddle] 2. The INVOLVEMENT of a Faithful Father (v.15) [They Manage] 3. The INVITATION of a Faithful Father (v.16) [They Model] 4. The INSTRUCTION of a Faithful Father (v.17) [They Minister] 5. The INTERVENTION of a Faithful Father (v.18-21) [They Move]
Acts 11:19-26 The EXPANSION (vv.19-21) The ENCOURAGEMENT (vv.22-24) The EDUCATION (vv.25-26a) The EXPRESSION (vv.26b) “And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.”
Acts 6:1-7 1Timothy 3:8-13 I. The Concept of Deacons (Acts 6:1-7) A. Interpretation B. Issue (Acts 6:1-2) C. Instruction (Acts 6:3-6) D. Impact (Acts 6:7) II. The Characteristics of Deacons (1 Tim. 3:8-12) A. Hallmarks (1 Tim. 3:8-9) B. History (1 Tim. 3:10) C. Home (1 Tim. 3:11-12) III. The Commendation for Deacons (1 Tim. 3:13) A. Respect (13a) B. Resources (13b)