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The apostle Paul’s New Testament letters to Timothy and Titus offer crucial guidelines for pastors and church leaders. Montague presents sound exegesis that fully explores the offices and duties proposed in the first century, explains how they differ from contemporary practice, and reflects on the pastoral, theological, and practical applications of the text.

primacy very early in Jerusalem and took steps to keep first things first when they appointed other ministers so they could devote themselves to prayer and preaching (Acts 6:4). Here Timothy must realize he is more than a teacher of truth (1 Tim 1:3–7); he is above all a minister of worship. Vatican II on the Liturgy LIVING TRADITION The Second Vatican Council gave primacy of excellence to the Church’s public worship: “Every liturgical celebration … is a sacred action surpassing all others; no other
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