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1 Timothy
Overview
■ Authorship: Apostle Paul
■ Recipient: Timothy (a young pastor commissioned by Paul at Ephesus)
■ Date: ~ A.D. 62-63
■ Place: Written in Macedonia
■ Purpose: Give Timothy effective guidance in his pastoral responsibilities
■ Theme: Challenge and instruct Timothy to become an example to others, to exercise his spiritual gifts, and to fight the good fight of faith (6:12; cf. 1:18; 4:12-16; 6:20)
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Negatively, Timothy was to refute error (1:7-11; 6:3-5)
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Positively, Timothy was to teach the truth (4:13-16; 6:2, 17-18)
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*Charts from Talk thru the Bible by Bruce Wilkinson & Kenneth Boa
1 Timothy 1
Don’t slack off, fight the good fight!
Read 1 Timothy 1. Which part of 1 Timothy 1 inspires you the most?
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Warning Against False Teachers: Paul reminded Timothy to command certain men not to teach false doctrines (vv.3-4). Likewise, we too need to know the truth and to be aware of false doctrines. Set up a regular time to do your daily devotion and Bible reading; if possible, also try to choose a spiritual book to read in the coming month.
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Paul’s Experience of Grace: Paul considered himself to be the worst of sinners, and yet Jesus had displayed His unlimited patience upon him. Recall how your first came to know Christ, and list out incidents how Jesus has displayed His patience upon you. Thank God for His mercy and patience.
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Paul’s Charge to Timothy: Paul gave Timothy instructions to follow so that he could fight a good fight. What could you do in order to fight a good fight for the Lord? List a few things that you need to work on so that you could be a good solider for Christ.
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Your own insight: (fill in yourself)
Meditation and Application:
Meditate on the above questions along with the necessary actions. Pick one of the above action items to work on in this coming week