Read 1 Timothy 6 This is the final chapter of this letter from Paul that was written to Timothy. These are the concluding thoughts of from Paul. Some themes from earlier in the letter surface again. Money and wealth are discussed. Look at vv 9-10. How are people who long to be rich described? What […]

Read 1 Timothy 5 This chapter is jam-packed full of information about specific groups of people in the church, and how the gospel should impact them. A significant section addresses honoring widows. Let’s look closer at vv 3-16… How is a widow to be provided for? What is the criteria for a widow to be […]

Read 1 Timothy 4 Remember that 1 Timothy was written so that we would know how to conduct ourselves in the household of God. We are immediately warned in this chapter about false teachers. What are we told about false teachers in vv 1-4? What are some examples of false teachings? Describe the role of […]

Read 1 Timothy 3 Today’s reading is a short chapter that is jam-packed with guidance for church leaders. Remember Paul is writing to Timothy, and these are not only commands for leaders, but also the desired behavior for all believers. vv1-6 are considered the requirements for elders (church leaders). Think about these requirements. Why do […]

Read 1 Timothy 2 Pray. Worship. These are the themes in this chapter. Oh, and this chapter also has some of the most difficult verses in the entire Bible! Let’s look at the theme of Prayer in vv 1-4. Who are we to pray for? Why are we to pray for them? Why are we […]

Read 1 Timothy 1 Everyone likes to get a letter. Letters are sent to someone you love. They are sent to communicate something important. Fathers sometimes write letters to their children when they are born, knowing the letter will not be read for several years. 1 Timothy is a letter from the Apostle Paul to […]