Mount Eaton Church

God’s people must always be ready to proclaim the Gospel to anyone and everyone in all circumstances. - 2 Timothy 4:1-2 - “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus , who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: 2 preach the word ; be ready in season and out of season ; reprove , rebuke , and exhort , with complete patience and teaching .” God’s peop...

God’s people pay attention to the environment they are living in and clearly discern what is happening around them - 2 Timothy 3:1-5 - “But understand (ginosko: know) this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, (conceited) abusive, (blasphemer) disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, (wicked) 3 he...

READ: Matthew 21:1-10 Things to take notice: - Matthew Henry writes, “The provision that was made for this dignified rite or royal ceremony was very poor and ordinary, and such as bespoke his kingdom to be not of this world. There were no heralds at arms provided, no trumpet sounded before him, no chariots of state, no royal guards in procession attire; such things as these were not agreeable to h...

Important facts to know: The Lord of the Sabbath. - “God blessed the seventh day and made it holy,...” Genesis 2 - “ Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done , and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. 3 So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested...

READ: 2 Timothy 2 A genuine Godly Leader obeys the Commander and Chief of the faith, runs the race to gain the prize, and works the field with patience and endurance to receive its fruit at harvest. - Hebrews 10:35-36 - 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Godly leaders are not ashamed of Christ the King and His Gospel - they are willing to suffer for it. - Galatians2:20 - 2 Timothy 2:8-13 Godly Leaders avoid foolish...

READ: 2 Timothy 1 Godly Leaders are called by the will of GOD to preach, teach, and proclaim the Gospel. - Mark 16:15 - 2 Timothy 1:1-2 Godly leaders live a life of sincere Faith. - Hebrews 10:23 - 2 Timothy 1:3-5 Godly Leaders must preserve all the Lord has entrusted to them. - 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 - 2 Timothy 1:6-7 Anyone who goes into ministry must learn to suffer well, especially Pastors (Elder...

READ: 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Godly Leaders must pursue godliness, hold to the faith, and live obediently. “For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 8 For if th...

READ: 1 Timothy 5:24-25 If you work and have someone whom you answer to, you must, like a slave, honor all, especially those who are brothers, so that no one reviles the faith. “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” - Romans 12:10 - 1 Timothy 6:1-2 - “ Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the...

READ: 1 Timothy 5:8-14 Cont. - Godly Leaders manage the care of widows and purpose to exhort them to cling to Christ. “Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.” - Psalm 68:5 - 1 Timothy 5:15-16 - “15 For some have already strayed after Satan . (adversary) 16 If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burd...

Biblical Manhood & Womanhood Foundations of Biblical Leadership How To Care & Honor Widows Pt.1 1 Timothy 5:1-14 READ: 1 Timothy 4:13-16 Godly Leaders are careful to shepherd, not only in action, but especially with words. “You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.” - Leviticus 19:32 - 1 Timothy 5:1-2 - “ Do not re...

Biblical Manhood & Womanhood - How Men Of God Must Lead - 1 Timothy 4 - 1 Tim. 4:1-5 “ Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times (a fixed time) some (certain ones) will depart (withdrawal oneself) from the faith (Gospel) by devoting (cleave) themselves to deceitful spirits (actuated or moved by, attitude, disposition) and teachings of demons ,(teachings disseminated by evil spirits and...

- 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - “ The saying is trustworthy : If anyone (certain one) aspires to the office of overseer , he desires a noble task . (occupation) 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded , (clear-headed) self-controlled , (curbing one’s desires and impulses) respectable , (modest) hospitable , (generous to guests) able to teach , 3 not a drunkard, no...

READ: 1 Timothy 2 God commands all His people to pray, especially men to set the example of a dependent and surrendered life. - Ephesians 6:18 - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - 1 Timothy 2:1-8 8 I desire (have you know, will deliberately, have purpose) then that in every place (space marked off) the men (aner: a male) should pray, lifting holy hands without anger (wrath) or quarreling ; (disputing or ar...

READ: 1 Timothy 1:8-20 - “ Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, 9 understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, 10 the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and wh...

READ: 1 Timothy 1 Men of God Are fully committed to sound doctrine and the stewardship of the Gospel and are careful to teach and proclaim the truth of God’s word. “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” - 2 Timothy 2:15 - 1 Timothy 1:3-7 - “ As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesu...

Heart committed to Loving Christ is a heart committed to obeying Him. “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” - Ephesians 5:15-16 - Hebrews 13:1-6 You know a Pastor is a Man of God by how he exemplifies Christ in the way he lives. “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ...

We run the race not for a place in heaven, but we run for the prize who is the Founder and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus. - FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12:1-4 - “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, (a great dense multitude of spectators in a historical sense are witnesses to how we run the race) let us also lay aside every weight, (burden, mass) and sin (hamartia: mis...

When you live in confidence, hold fast, not neglecting one another in love, and walk in obedience and holiness with our King you will joyfully give everything to and for Him even your life in death and suffering. - Hebrews 10:32-34 - “But recall the former days when , after you were enlightened, (photizo: imbue, permeate with saving knowledge) you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, 33 someti...

Christ the True and Better The True and Better High Priest Christ Our Promised Forever High Priest Hebrews 6:13-20 pt.6 READ: Hebrews 6:9-12 All of God’s promises are guaranteed due to who He is, He is His greatest witness. “ For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.” - 2 Corinthians 1:20 - Hebrews 6:13-14 - “ For...

Christ the True and Better The True and Better High Priest Christ Our Hope and Faithful High Priest Hebrews 6:9-12 pt.5 READ: Hebrews 6:1-8 Christ will accomplish what He has purposed and absolutely nothing can stop it. “ And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” - Philippians 1:6 Hebrews 6:9 - “ Though we speak in this way...

Christ the True and Better The True and Better High Priest Maturity in Christ Hebrews 6:1-8 pt.4 READ: Hebrews 5:11-14 Basic truths of Christian faith are to be known and understood not repeated over and over again for the believer as if needed to ensure one’s faith. Every believer must press / move to a deeper understanding of Christ. Ephesians 4:13 - Hebrews 6:1-3 - “ Therefore let us leave the...

Christ the True and Better The True and Better High Priest Hebrews 5:9-14 pt.3 READ: Hebrews 5:7-8 Christ is the King of Righteousness, our High Priest, Our Melchizedek. Christ, being our source of eternal salvation, requires a high priest who was, is, and always will be the Priest of the Most High God. Hebrews 5:9-10 - “ 9 And being made perfect (exalted to the state of heavenly majesty), He beca...

READ: Hebrews 5:1-4 God appoints the High Priest, not men. Christ was appointed by the Father once for all, just as men who were chosen and appointed to be High Priests for a time. Hebrews 5:5-6 - “ 5 So also Christ did not exalt (dox-ad-zo: to cause the dignity or worth of a person or thing to become acknowledged) Himself to be made a high priest , but was appointed by Him (implied based on verse...

READ: Hebrews 4:11-13 If Christ is our faithful High Priest and our sacrifice, should we shrink from being a faithful witness on His behalf? Keeping the faith is more than doing all the right things as a “Christian”. It’s carefully and faithfully professing Him who gave His life and rose again to give us Life. - Hebrews 4:14 - “ Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through ( dierc...

Christ the True and Better The True and Better Prophet Hebrews 3:16-19 pt.3 READ: Hebrews 3:12-15 A rebellious heart is an unbelieving heart, and A believing heart is an obedient heart. Psalm 37:3-5 “Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him...