Reading the Bible takes care. In this message Pastor Luke walks through 1 Timothy 5:1-16 and 6:1-2. He deals with issues of Biblical intterpretation when it comes to widows and to slavery.

• (00:00) - Intro
• (05:57) - Understanding the Complexity of Scripture
• (08:48) - The Importance of Family in the Church
• (13:07) - Addressing the Care for Widows
• (15:25) - Cultural Context of Widows
• (18:38) - Practical Advice for Caring for Widows
• (27:39) - The Call to Honor Widows
• (31:35) - The Role of the Church Today
• (32:16) - Transition to Slavery Discussion
• (32:45) - Addressing Slaves and Masters
• (48:04) - Flourishing in Difficult Circumstances
• (54:22) - Living Out Our Faith Today

Pastor Cameron explores 1 Timothy 2 to offer a context-aware view of gender roles in church leadership, affirming biblical order and equal dignity.

Pastor Luke’s message on 1 Timothy emphasized what Paul calls believers to rise above cultural distractions and false teachings by grounding the church in prayer, unity, and a love that springs from a pure heart and sincere faith in Christ.

Pastor Luke teaches from 1 Timothy that God’s mercy calls us to embrace vulnerability, live authentically in community, and let our imperfect stories become testimonies that draw others closer to Christ.

Eric Clark brought us some insight and context surrounding the book of 1 Timothy. Apostle Paul addressed to Timothy, who has assumed a significant leadership role in the early church, and examines how false doctrines creep into churches. Eric culminates the message with a call to repentance and a return to one’s first love—Jesus Christ.