Wrap-Up

We ended this lesson with an interest in the values and principles driving Paul’s instructions to the churches. He was probably more flexible than you imagined, even on structures that have been very defining—and dividing—through church history. Hopefully you were able to reflect on your own church’s organization and discern how it best expresses the values and principles of these letters.

One related topic worth pursuing is what we call “mentoring.” So let’s head into a lesson devoted exclusively to that.