1. What does presbyterian mean? What’s the difference between a ruling and a teaching

elder?

2. The context is about showing honor to the unique members of the family in the church. How do we show honor to our elders, both teaching and ruling?

3. In verses 17-18 what is the reason we pay our church staff? What guidelines are given?

4. Why are elders given special protection regarding accusations? What is at stake? Why are they especially exposed? What principles should guide our actions?

5. What word of caution does Paul give us in choosing elders? Combined with 3:1-7 what should we be looking for in an elder?

6. What principles should govern a Christian’s use of alcohol?

7. What point is Paul trying to make when he says some sins are obvious while others take

time to appear?