1 Timothy, Lesson 11: Slavery, False Teaching, and the Dangers that Can Come with Wealth

Paul, having finished dealing with overseers/elders, he now deals with slaves and their masters.   Slaves and Masters Read 1 Timothy 6:1 How does Paul want slaves to treat their masters? Why?   Discuss: “the name of God” and “the Teaching” [note the definite article, “the”].   Read 1 Timothy 6:2a For believing slaves and […]

The Didache, Lesson 7: The Poor, Children, and Slaves

Life with the poor (Continued) 4:7  Do not hesitate when you give, and do not grumble when giving, for you will know who is the good Paymaster of the reward. Matthew 5:12: “Jesus said, ‘Be full of joy and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven.’” Luke 14:14: “[Jesus said,] ‘And you will […]