Message: “Honoring Elders” from Matt Chapin
Matt Chapin - February 15, 2026
Honoring Elders
This little passage returns to the topic of church elders. Not in age, but in leadership. Paul has already given the qualifications for elders, and those qualifications provide what the congregation should expect from its elders. But now Paul will address what the elders should expect from their congregation, which is, honor.
Scripture References: 1 Timothy 5:17-18
From Series: "1 Timothy: Life in God's House"
In 1 Timothy, "life in God's house" refers to the church as a spiritual family, where believers, led by elders who manage their own homes well, learn to behave with truth, respect, and godly order, upholding Scripture as the pillar of truth, and caring for each other like family—from supporting widows to treating all members with familial honor, creating a community that reflects Christ's character.
