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Family  Worship  Guide  –  Week  35    

READ    This  week  we  continue  our  study  of  First  Timothy.    Timothy  was  a  young  pastor  in  the  church  at  Ephesus.    Paul  wrote  this  letter  to  Timothy  to  tell  him  how  he  should  lead  the  church.    Paul  was  the  missionary  who  had  planted  the  church  at  Ephesus  and  preached  there  for  three  years  (Acts  20:31).  In  1  Timothy  2,  we  get  a  glimpse  of  God’s  design  for  biblical  womanhood.  Read  1  Timothy  2:9-­‐13.    First,  Paul  explains  that  women  should  seek  to  dress  modestly  and  respectfully.  It  is  interesting  that  he  adds  self-­‐control  to  the  list.  This  points  us  to  what  Paul  means.  Paul  is  saying  that  the  way  a  woman  dresses  says  a  lot  about  her  desires.  If  she  desires  to  be  noticed  for  the  wrong  reasons,  she  will  likely  dress  immodestly.  Yet  a  woman  with  self-­‐control,  a  woman  who  wants  God  to  be  noticed  in  her,  will  dress  modestly.  As  one  pastor  said,  your  clothing  should  frame  your  face,  where  the  glory  of  God  shines  forth,  and  nowhere  else.      Paul  goes  on  to  make  comments  about  what  he  considers  immodest  dress,  mentioning  braided  hair,  gold,  and  pearls.  This  is  a  statement  informed  by  the  culture  that  Paul  lived  in.  Paul  is  not  saying  that  twisting  your  hair  together  is  evil.  Braided  hair  was  often  associated  with  sinful  behavior  in  his  day.  Paul  is  encouraging  them  to  distinguish  themselves  from  the  culture  around  them.  One  attribute  of  the  dress  that  is  easier  to  apply  to  our  day  is  his  last  one:  costly  attire.  We  should  not  spend  our  money  quickly,  heavily,  or  often  on  attire.  As  Jesus  said,  “where  your  treasure  is  your  heart  will  be  also.”    In  verse  10,  Paul  tells  women  what  is  fitting  for  them  to  adorn  themselves  if  they  are  going  to  profess  godliness:  good  works.  Read  1  Peter  3:3-­‐6.    Here  we  see  the  exact  same  language  in  more  detail.  Paul  instructs  women  what  is  precious  in  God’s  sight  for  them:  the  imperishable  beauty  of  a  gentle  and  quiet  spirit.  Paul  is  speaking  about  submission.  God’s  Word  is  clear  that  the  most  beautiful  and  honorable  attribute  a  woman  can  have  is  to  be  properly  submissive  to  her  authority.  This  can  look  very  different  depending  on  the  circumstances  and  authorities  involved,  but  in  1  Timothy  Paul  speaks  specifically  about  leadership  in  the  church.  Paul  instructs  that  women  are  to  quietly  listen  and  learn.  This  does  not  mean  that  they  cannot  pray  or  speak  at  all,  for  that  would  contradict  what  Paul  says  elsewhere  (1  Corinthians  11:4).  Paul’s  main  point  is  that  God  has  ordained  that  men  lead  in  the  church,  especially  in  teaching  the  Church.  This  means  that  for  a  woman  to  be  quietly  submissive  under  that  role  is  for  her  not  to  teach  or  exercise  authority  over  men  but  to  quietly  listen  and  learn.  If  we  read  this  in  light  of  passages  like  1  Peter  3  we  see  the  great  beauty  in  His  design.  God  intends  to  display  His  glory  through  proper,  humble  submission.  This  was  the  role  of  His  perfect  Son  (Philippians  2)  and  He  intends  a  similar  honor  for  women  through  this  role.    Questions:  Talk  together  about  how  submissive  Christ  was.  Can  you  think  of  any  ways  that  His  submission  to  the  Father  was  on  display?    What  does  it  mean  to  be  self-­‐controlled  in  the  way  you  adorn  yourself?  What  are  our  motives  often  times  when  we  dress  ourselves?  What  does  that  motive  point  to  in  our  hearts?    Resolve  with  your  family  that  these  truths  can  be  said  of  you,  that  the  women  are  beautifully  gentle,  quiet,  and  appropriately  submissive.  Pray  together  to  that  end.  Discuss  together  things  that  can  be  changed  to  make  this  true  if  it  is  not.    Bottom  Line:  Women,  let  your  clothing  be  the  hidden  person  of  the  heart  with  the  imperishable  beauty  of  a  gentle  and  quiet  spirit,  which  in  God’s  sight  is  very  precious.  

PRAY  India  is  home  to  approximately  1.2  Billion  people.  Its  borders  dominate  South  Asia  and  the  Indian  Ocean.  It  is  one  of  the  most  complex  and  diverse  countries  in  the  world.  There  are  28  Union  States  and  7  Union  Territories,  each  with  their  own  culture  and  way  of  life.  India  is  the  most  ethnically  diverse  nation  on  earth,  with  over  2,500  distinct  people  groups.  This  provides  great  challenges  for  the  spread  of  the  gospel  in  a  context  that  is  infiltrated  with  religious  spiritism  and  animism.  All  of  the  major  world  religions  find  their  home  in  India,  but  India  is  the  birthplace  of  Hinduism  and  continues  to  this  day  

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to  be  the  major  religion  of  her  people.  Evangelicals  are  small  in  number  but  the  growth  of  churches  is  on  the  rise.    Paul  and  Megan  P.  are  IMB  missionaries  who  are  investing  their  lives  among  unreached  peoples  in  Northwest  India.    Megan  helps  run  a  business  center  where  women  in  their  community  are  engaged,  equipped  and  given  the  opportunity  to  run  a  small  business  for  economic  stability.    Through  this  business,  Megan  and  others  are  able  to  share  the  gospel  and  disciple  the  women   in  the  program.    Paul   is  working  to  train  pastors   in  5  different  states.    These  pastors  have  the  potential   to  engage  over  15  million  Muslims  in  these  states.    Paul,  Megan  and  their  family  are  partners  with  Brook  Hills  and  receive  short-­‐term  teams  and  mid-­‐term  personnel  each  year.    It  is  a  privilege  to  partner  and  pray  for  their  family  as  we  continue  to  reach  the  millions  of  unreached  peoples  in  India.    

SING  This  week,   let’s  worship   together  by   singing   “Shouting  Your  Praises”.     This   song   is  based  on  Psalm  19.     In   the   first   six  verses,  the  psalmist  writes,  “The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God,  and  the  sky  above  proclaims  his  handiwork.    Day  to  day  pours  out  speech,  and  night  to  night  reveals  knowledge.    There  is  no  speech,  nor  are  there  words,  whose  voice  is  not  heard.    Their  voice  goes  out  through  all  the  earth,  and  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world.    In  them  he  has  set  a  tent  for  

the  sun,  which  comes  out  like  a  bridegroom  leaving  his  chamber,  and,  like  a  strong  man,  runs  its  course  with  joy.    Its  rising  is  from  the  end  of  the  heavens,  and  its  circuit  to  the  end  of  them,  and  there  is  nothing  hidden  from  its  heat.”    

 Together  we  have  the  privilege  of  shouting  praises  to  the  King  of  Glory.    We  are  not  alone  in  our  proclamation.    We  are  joined  by  the  earth  and  sky  and  all  of  God’s  handiwork.    We  were  created  for  this,  so  let  our  words  be  true,  and  let  our  hearts  be  set  on  the  only  one  who  is  worthy  of  praise.      

 

MEMORIZE  1  Timothy  2:12    “I  do  not  permit  a  woman  to  teach  or  to  exercise  authority  over  a  man;  rather,  she  is  to  remain  quiet.”    

SUGGESTIONS  These   suggestions  were   created   by   the   age-­‐group  ministry   leaders   as   a  way   to   help   parents   better   communicate   the  biblical   truths   discussed   in   the   Family  Worship  Guide.     These   suggestions   are   intended   to  help   parents   facilitate  God-­‐centered   discussions   with   their   children.     Parents   should   prayerfully   use   these   suggestions,   and   any   other   means  necessary,  to  help  their  children  discover  the  truths  of  God’s  word  and  worship  him  together.  

 Preschool  

• Before  you  begin:    Grab  your  Bible,  a  bag  of  pretzel  sticks  and  a  napkin  or  paper  plate.  • Read  1  Timothy  3:16  with  your  preschooler.  • After   reading   the  scripture,  give  you  child  a  paper  plate  or  napkin  and  a  handful  of  pretzel   sticks.  Start  by   telling  your  

preschooler  that  you  can  use  these  pretzel  sticks  to  remember  Bible  scripture.  Ask  if  they  can  use  your  pretzel  sticks  to  make  a  cross.  Help  your  child  make  pretzel  crosses.  This  reminds  us  that  Jesus  died  on  the  cross  so  we  can  be  forgiven  for  our  sins  (all   the  bad  choices  we  make).  Can  you  make  a  happy  face  with  your  pretzels?  Let  children  make  smiley  faces  with  their  pretzels.  That  reminds  us  that  we  can  be  glad  because  Jesus  died  on  the  cross  and  rose  again  so  he  could  take  away  all  the  sins.  

• Explain  to  your  child  that  God  wants  all  of  us  to  know  Jesus  and  how  he  was  sent  to  save  us.    God  wants  all  nations  to  hear  about  Jesus  and  his  love  too.  God  loves  us  so  much  that  he  sent  his  only  son,  Jesus,  from  heaven  to  earth  to  die  on  a  cross.  He  saves  us  and  helps  us  turn  away  from  our  sin  (bad  choices).  

• Conclude  by  re-­‐reading  this  week’s  verse,  1  Timothy  3:16  with  your  preschooler.    Pray  and  thank  God  for  his  love  and  for  this  yummy  snack.    

Children  • Ask  the  kids  to  name  everyone  in  your  family.    Prompt  them  to  include  relatives  who  don’t  live  in  your  home,  who  live  far  

away,  and  those  they  have  never  met.      • Explain   that   the   family   of   God   is   a   lot   like   your   family.     It   includes   those   in   your   local   church,   in   other   churches   in  

Birmingham,  from  all  over  the  United  States,  and  from  every  nation  on  earth.    God’s  family  is  BIG.      • Ask   if   the  kids  know  how  many  children  are   in  God’s   family.    Talk  about  how  God’s   family  grows  every   time  someone  

becomes  a  Christian.    God’s  family  can  never  be  too  big.    God  wants  people  from  everywhere  in  the  world  to  be  a  part  of  his  family.    (If  your  child  is  not  yet  a  Christian  explain  how  to  become  a  part  of  God’s  family.)  

• Read  1  Timothy  3:14.      "…  I  write  so  that  you  will  know  how  one  ought  to  conduct  himself  in  the  household  of  God,  which  is  the  church  of  the  living  God,  the  pillar  and  support  of  the  truth."  

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• As  members  of  God’s  family  we  are  responsible  for  preaching  the  truth  to  the  world  and  teaching  it  to  every  generation.    

The   truth   is   Jesus   is  God   in   the   flesh  who  died   for   the   sins  of  his  people,   rose  again   to   conquer   sin  and  death,   and   is  building  a  kingdom  of  people  from  every  nation  on  earth.  

• Talk  about  ways  your  family  can  be  a  part  of  proclaiming  Christ  to  the  nations  and  then  get  started.  (Ideas:  pray  daily  for  missionaries,  earn  money  to  support  a  specific  mission  project,  sponsor  a  child  through  Compassion,  start  an  after  school  Bible  study,  visit  a  nursing  home  -­‐  pray  with  the  residents  and  share  the  gospel,  bring  a  non-­‐believing  friend  to  worship)      

• Pray  that  as  a  family  you  will  be  faithful  to  advance  the  kingdom  of  God.      

Students  • Scripture  teaches  that  the  Church  is  not  a  building.    Rather,  it  is  a  family  of  believers  who  have  been  called  out  from  every  

people  group   for   the  glory  and  purpose  of  Christ.    Discuss   the  differences  between  viewing   the  church  as  a  “family  of  believers”  versus  a  “building”.     In  what  practical  ways  does  this  change  the  way  you  worship?    How  does  it  change  the  way  you  interact  with  brothers  and  sisters  in  Christ?  

• Reflect  on  the  talents  and  passions  that  God  has  given  you.    Then  take  some  time  to  discuss  these  as  a  family.    How  are  you  using  your  abilities  to  serve  and  strengthen  the  church?  

• In  verse  16,  Paul  highlights  the  greatness  of  the  gospel  as  seen  in  the  death  and  resurrection  of  Christ.    How  do  your  daily  conversations  direct  others  to  the  truth  of  the  gospel?    How  can  you  lovingly  communicate  the  urgent  need  for  Christ  to  a  non-­‐believer?  

• Consider   how   you   spend   a   typical  week.     Think   about   school,   friendships,   sports,   entertainment,  work,   and   events   in  which  you  are   involved.    How  can  your   involvement   in   these  activities  advance   the  Kingdom  of  God?    How  might  you  build  relationships  that  lead  people  to  Christ?  

• Do  you  organize  the  Gospel  around  your  life?    Or  do  you  organize  your  life  around  the  gospel?    Take  some  time  to  discuss  the  differences.    What  does  it  look  like  to  organize  your  life  around  the  gospel?    

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