Higher Still: 1 Timothy 2:9-15
- (1Ti 2:8 ESV) I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling;
- (1Ti 2:9 ESV) likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire,
- (1Ti 2:10 ESV) but with what is proper for women who profess godliness–with good works.
- As ______________ are called to live and lead in a certain way, so are ______________ in the church.
- Men in purity, humbleness, prayer, submission to Christ.
- Women in appearance, modesty, self-control, godliness, and good works.
- Acts 26:24-25
- The heart of a Christian woman should dictate her appearance, behavior, and motivation to bring glory to God, not herself.
- Both Christian men and women are called to make ______________ their goal in all aspects of their lives.
- 1 Peter 3:1-9
- ______________ are to be known for their godly character and their status in God.
- Ephesians 5:22-33
- ______________ are to love their wives and give themselves completely for them.
- Before you criticize her, you had better make sure you are fulfilling your role in sacrificial leadership.
- (1Ti 2:11 ESV) Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness.
- Simply saying ______________ are to be discipled alongside the men was a major upgrade to the status of first century women.
- 1 Corinthians 14:33-35
- In orderly Christian worship there must be a respect of roles.
- Leaders are commanded to lead in submission to ______________ as the head of the church.
- The church is called to follow the leadership ______________ has set in place.
- (1Ti 2:12 ESV) I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.
- This is to properly order the church as laid out by God
- No one is permitted to be lazy in the church.
- Men and women have always labored side by side in ______________ ministry.
- Romans 16:1-16, Philippians 4:1-3
- We are all co-laborers in the purpose of ______________ God and making Him known.
- (1Ti 2:13 ESV) For Adam was formed first, then Eve;
- (1Ti 2:14 ESV) and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor.
- Genesis 2:18, 1 Corinthians 11:3
- We are complementary to each other. Made differently, but equal as sons and daughters saved by ______________.
- 1 Corinthians 11:7-12, Genesis 2:15-25
- While Eve was deceived, Adam wilfully disobeyed.
- When Adam should have be outfront leading and protecting Eve, instead he failed her in his role.
- As men of the church today we must seek to lead in the ______________ God has set forth for us.
- (1Ti 2:15 ESV) Yet she will be saved through childbearing–if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.
- The greatest influence one ever has over another is a ______________ over a child.
- In raising up ______________ who can know God and make Him known glory is given to our Lord and Savior!
- 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Colossians 3:11-25, 1 Timothy 2:8-10
- As we realize the Christian life is never about lifting ______________ up or raising your pride. It is always about serving ______________ for His glory
