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A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, the wife of one man, Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 5:9? 2. What qualifications are required for widows to be enrolled according to 1 Timothy 5:9? 3. How does 1 Timothy 5:9 guide the church's support for widows today? 4. Why is the age of sixty significant in 1 Timothy 5:9? 5. How can churches implement 1 Timothy 5:9 in their care ministries? 6. What other scriptures support the care for widows as seen in 1 Timothy 5:9? 7. What is the significance of the age requirement for widows in 1 Timothy 5:9? 8. How does 1 Timothy 5:9 reflect early church practices regarding widows? 9. Why does 1 Timothy 5:9 emphasize a widow's faithfulness to her husband? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Timothy 5? 11. Is there historical or archeological confirmation that early Christian communities enforced the strict widow qualifications described in 1 Timothy 5:9–10? 12. What are the qualifications for elders and deacons? 13. What are the roles and duties of nuns? 14. Was apostle Paul ever married? Discussion Questions 1. What does the requirement for a widow to be "the wife of one man" teach us about the biblical view of marriage and faithfulness? 2. How can the church today effectively care for widows and others who are vulnerable, following the example of the early church? 3. In what ways can we apply the principle of discernment in the use of church resources to our personal lives and community involvement? 4. How does the emphasis on age and maturity in this passage challenge our cultural views on aging and the value of older adults in the church? 5. What other groups in our society might be considered "widows" in the sense of being vulnerable and in need of support, and how can we as individuals and as a church respond to their needs? 1 Timothy 5 Bible Study Questions 1. How can Paul's instructions for treating different age groups be applied in today's context? 2. What are some practical ways to provide support to widows and elders in our current society? 3. How can the principle of treating young women "with all purity" be interpreted in today's context? 4. Why does Paul specify that accusations against an elder require two or three witnesses? 5. In what ways can the church effectively honor elders who lead well? 6. How do Paul's instructions on care for widows challenge societal norms? 7. How does Paul's advice to Timothy about impartial judgment apply to our everyday interactions? 8. How can the notion of public rebuke be balanced with grace and love in the church community? 9. How should we respond when we see fellow believers not providing for their relatives? 10. How can Paul's caution against quick ordination of church leaders be applied in other areas of life? 11. What do you understand by "double honor" for elders? How can we implement this in our church communities? 12. Why might Paul have been concerned about younger widows marrying, managing their homes, and not giving the adversary an opportunity for slander? 13. How does 1 Timothy 5 influence our understanding of the church as a family? 14. How can we avoid favoritism and prejudice in our dealings with people, as Paul advises Timothy? 15. What can we learn from Paul's advice on the timing and manner of choosing church leaders? 16. How do you interpret "nothing is hidden from God" in the context of this chapter? 17. What does Paul's instruction about not drinking water exclusively, but using a little wine for the sake of the stomach imply? 18. How can we apply Paul's instructions on caring for widows to our relationships with those in need in our communities? 19. How can we ensure our actions, whether obvious or hidden, align with God's expectations as suggested in verses 24-25? 20. How does 1 Timothy 5 inform our understanding of Christian behavior and responsibility? Links 1 Timothy 5:9 NIV 1 Timothy 5:9 NLT 1 Timothy 5:9 ESV 1 Timothy 5:9 NASB 1 Timothy 5:9 KJV 1 Timothy 5:9 Commentaries Bible Hub