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This study on 1 Timothy is based on the 2011 New International Version of the Bible.

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Living iv God[s household
9 Studies from 1 Timothy
Davide Verlingieri






God[s Eovou?

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God[s Eovou?

Contents


Study 1 Acts 19 Setting the Stage
1 Timothy 1:1-2 Word From the CEO 4

Study 2 1 Timothy 1:3-20 False Economists 7

Study 3 1 Timothy 2:1 - 3:1a G?o?ivg God[s Eovou? 9

Study 4 1 Timothy 3:1b-13 Resume`s Please 12

Study 5 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Mission Statement 14

Study 6 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Ongoing Training 16

Study 7 1 Timothy 5:1 – 6:2b Policies and Procedures 18

Study 8 1 Timothy 6:2c – 10 Beware! Embezzlers About 21

Study 9 1 Timothy 6:11-20 Work Toward the Goal 23

Leader’s Notes 25

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Read: Acts 19 - Try to picture the life, culture and values present in Ephesus.
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Setting the Stage
Word From the CEO
A c t s 19 & 1 T i m o t h y 1 : 1 – 2

Setting the Stage
The year is A.D.63,
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Paul is in Macedonia
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and writes this letter to his younger companion
Timothy. Paul has sent Timothy to look after the church in Ephesus, which is made up of
many different house churches that each have their own pastoral leadership.
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Ephesus is
the most important Roman city in Asia Minor - It is the capital of proconsular Asia, and a
major centre of commerce and influence.
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It was roughly 9 years ago that Paul first
proclaimed the gospel in the city and many people had believed.
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The church in Ephesus is
now facing serious issues because of false teachers who are leading some of the house
churches astray. Ordinarily this danger came by external influences, however in Ephesus it
seems like the false teaching is coming from within the church itself!
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Paul tells Timothy to
counter this danger by sound teaching and also by giving an example of how Christians
ought to ovdut theusel?es iv God[s household - of ho? thivgs ?o?k iv God[s eovou?.
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1
Paul Kent, Know Your Bible - All 66 Books Explained and Applied (Uhrichsville, Ohio 44683: Barbour
Publishing, Inc., 2008).81.
2
Gordon D Fee and Douglas Stuart, How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided Tour (Zondervan,
2002).373.
3
Henry Hampton Halley, Halley's Bible Handbook : An Abbreviated Bible Commentary, 24th ed. (Grand Rapids,
Mich.: Zondervan Pub. House, Academic and Professional Books, 1965).632.
4
Geography Strabo, "Loeb Classical Library," Harvard University Press (volume 1-7) 14.1.24 (1930).
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Halley, Halley's Bible Handbook : An Abbreviated Bible Commentary.632.
6
David S Dockery, Trent C Butler, and Christopher L Church, Holman Bible Handbook (Holman Bible Publishers,
1992).736. Fee and Stuart, How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided Tour.373. Craig S. Keener and
InterVarsity Press., The Ivp Bible Background Commentary : New Testament (Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity
Press, 1993).606.
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Dockery, Butler, and Church, Holman Bible Handbook.736.

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1. What are your observations about the different groups of people who lived in
Ephesus? (Acts 19:1-3, 13, 17, 19, 24, 35)




2. What are some of the obstacles that Paul would have faced when preaching the
gospel in Ephesus?



3. What were the attitudes or motivation of those ?ho opposed Paul[s uessage? ~Ats
19:8-9, 24-25)



4. What was the potential problem if the events of verse 13 continued to occur? (Read
this iv light of the people[s ?espovse iv ?e?ses ??-19)



5. What was Ephesus famous for? (Acts 19:35)


6. As a ?esult of Paul[s p?eahivg iv Ephesus, ?ho had hea?d the gospel uessage? ~Ats
19:10)


7. How would this impact the reputation of the city, and how then would Christians
have been perceived?



8. What ?e?e Paul[s ivst?utiovs to the elde?s, avd his ove?vs ?ega?divg the Chu?h iv
Ephesus? (Acts 20:28-31)





Discuss: In what ways was Ephesus similar or different to our city?

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Word From the CEO




9. By whose authority is Paul deemed an Apostle?


10. What is the sigvifiave of add?essivg Tiuoth? as ^u? t?ue sov iv the faith_?



11. Is Timothy the only intended recipient of this letter? (See also 1 Timothy 6:21b)


12. What importance would these descriptions of Paul and Timothy have for the hearers
of the letter?



13. Who then is the ultimate authority that determines the content of the letter? (Who
is the CEO?)










Read: 1 Timothy 1:1-2
Discuss:
How can we be certain that the teaching and instructions we receive
are gi?ev ?ith God[s ultiuate authority? ~See ? Tiuothy ?:?6
How does this affect our interaction with other people in our city?

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False Economists
1 T i m o t h y 1 : 3 – 2 0

In our world many people, businesses and even entire governments base their decisions and
actions on advice from economists. Unfortunately there are some economists who give bad
advice. Often they are simply mistaken, but sometimes they have their own self-seeking
motives. The end result can be disastrous for all involved! The church in Ephesus also had a
p?oleu ?ith false eovouists; although vot iv the sevse that ?e uvde?stavd Zeovouist[.
These people claimed to be teachers giving advice about the things of God, but were
teaching false doctrines that just promoted controversial speculations. Paul gives Timothy
specific instructions to command those who are doing so, to stop teaching false doctrines.




1. What is the goal of Paul[s ouuavd to Tiuoth?? ~?:?)



2. How do a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith contribute to a
demonstration of love?



3. What can be the outcome of an unloving attitude, lack of conscience and insincere
faith? What becomes the motive of people who practice these things? (verses 4, 6-7,
19)




Read: 1 Timothy 1:3-20

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4. What is it that Paul says should be promoted instead of
controversial speculations? (vs 4)
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5. What did God entrust to Paul and to what service was he
appointed? (vvs 11, 16)




6. What is the trustworthy saying that is a foundational truth of
God[s eovou??



7. Ho? does Paul[s life help people to uvde?stavd this t?uth?



8. What should the focus of our speech and teaching be?

















1
Philip H. Towner, The Letters to Timothy and Titus, The New International Commentary on the New
Testament (Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2006).68-69.
2
D. A. Carson, New Bible Commentary : 21st Century Edition, 4th ed. (Leicester, England ; Downers Grove, Ill.,
USA: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994).1296.
Handed Over to Satan

This short but troubling
statement simply means
that their right to remain
within the Christian
community is forfeited. In
this picture the Church is
seev as God[s douaiv avd
the unbelieving world as
“atav[s. Note: the doo? is
still open for them if they
can be taught not to
blaspheme.
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Discuss: Have you experienced a conversation
aout Zspiritual uatters[ that seemed to focus
more on things that were controversial,
speculative and divisive, rather than
emphasising the mercy, patience, grace and
love of Jesus? How did you feel afterwards?
How can we gently and lovingly instruct people
?ho seeu to Zho?er[ ov these faith-eroding
topics?

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G?o?ivg God[s Eovou?
1 T i m o t h y 2 : 1 – 3 : 1 a







1. What attitudes are developed by praying for all people, for kings and for those in
authority?



2. How may the non-Christian Ephesian community have viewed the church[s devotion
to praying for their benefit and that of their leaders?



3. What would the outcome be for the church? (vs 2)



4. What other reason is given to pray? (vvs 3-4)


Read: 1 Timothy 2:1 – 3:1a
During one particular time of my life I witnessed the havoc that can enter a church as a
result of false teaching and divisive doctrines. What began as local squabbles over various
doctrines, began to effect the whole church, and eventually spilled over into the
community. They became famous when they were awarded a bold heading and massive
photo ov the f?ovt page of the it?[s uaiv ve?spape?; avd this ?as vot a suall ouvt??
to?v, ut ove of Aust?alia[s apital ities! A hu?h that had ove eev ivredily effeti?e
at sharing the good news, and through whom many were saved, was now cloaked in shame.
Ivstead of God[s household eivg p?aised ? the ?o?ld, it ?as ?ought ivto dis?epute! Paul
gives specific instructions to the church in Ephesus on how they ought to conduct
themselves when they meet together. His purpose is so that nothing will hinder all people
coming to a knowledge of the truth.

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5. To ?hou does God[s desi?e avd ?edeeming work extend? (vvs 4-6, 7, 15)


6. What is demonst?ated aout God[s eovou? ?hev Ch?istiavs
can worship together without anger or dispute?



7. What are the motives behind the instructions in verses 9 – 12?
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Do these principles apply exclusively to women?



8. What is the ?ele?ave of E?e[s siv to the ivst?uctions Paul is
giving to women in Ephesus?



9. Considering your answers to questions 7 and 8, what is your
opinion on whether it is Biblically permissible for women to
teach at church in our current culture?




1
beautiaful, "The Mistranslation of 1 Timothy 2:11-12,"
https://christianfeminism.wordpress.com/2008/07/04/the-mistranslation-of-1-timothy-211-12/.
2
M. Henry and L.F. Church, Commentary on the Whole Bible: Genesis to Revelation (S+U Publishers, 1982).11,
J.E. Hartley, Genesis (Hendrickson Publishers, 2000).70.
3
Towner, The Letters to Timothy and Titus.233-35.

Women Saved Through Childbearing

To be saved through childbearing does not mean that a woman is saved only once she
has borne children. Although there are several different views on how to understand
this verse, the most logical and probable, (given the discussion about Eve in vs 14), is
that Zhildea?ivg[ is av eho of the u?se plaed ov ?ouev as a ?esult of E?e[s siv iv
Eden. The pain in child birth is a constant reminder of the effect of sin. Perhaps some
questioned if women are truly saved from sin and death given they still experienced
pain in labour – the evidence of the curse. Paul essentially is saying that women will be
saved despite the perils of the fallen world (epitomised by pain in childbirth), if they
ovtivue iv faith, lo?e avd holivess ?ith p?op?iet?…. avd THI“ I“ a t?ust?o?th? sa?ivg!
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10. What is Paul[s o?e?all ojeti?e in giving the instructions in 1 Timothy 2:1 – 3:1a?
~Covside? the use of the ?o?d Zthe?efo?e[ iv ?e?se ?
























Discuss:
What negative attitudes can we hold against certain types of people that
prevent us from sharing the gospel with them in love?

What aspects of our conduct as individuals and as a church, can give a
negative impression within our society, and act as an obstacle to the gospel?

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Resume`s Please
1 T i m o t h y 3 : 1 b – 1 3










1. What characteristics does Paul say are to be evident in overseers and deacons?






2. What are the duties that Paul assigns to leaders of the church?



3. By looking at the number of characteristics versus the number of duties assigned to
church elders, ?hat av ?e lea?v aout God[s p?io?ities fo? leade?s of His Chu?h?




Read: 1 Timothy 3:1b-13
Most oupavies ?ill ask to see a pe?sov[s ?esuue` ?hev ovside?ivg offe?ivg theu
employment. It is important they find a person with the right qualifications to do the job
required, and they understand that whoever they hire becomes a representative of their
company. Choosing the wrong person could not only affect the performance of the
company, but also its reputation. Likewise in this letter, Paul lists the qualifications required
for leaders within the church.

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4. Many of these characteristics listed formed part of the Roman ideal for their leaders.
Can you think of any other characteristics which are desirable in our culture?




5. What risks are involved in placing a new Christian in a position of church leadership?




6. Why is it so important that church leaders have a good reputation with outsiders?












Discuss:

What message does the character and behaviour of church leaders convey
aout God[s eovouy to the people arouvd us?

To what extent is it important to conform to the ideals of our society for the
sake of reaching them for the gospel?
Cav you thivk of avy ultural ideals that etray the harater of God[s
household?

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Mission Statement
1 T i m o t h y 3 : 1 4 – 1 6

I remember once when my boss called me away from the work I was doing, and began to
demonstrate how to use a new computer program he had acquired. As he was explaining
ho? the soft?a?e ?o?ks I fouvd it diffiult to ovevt?ate ov ?hat he ?as sa?ivg. I didv[t
understand the reason why he ?as teahivg ue. It ?asv[t uvtil I ivte??upted hiu to ask,
^Wh? a?e ?ou sho?ivg ue this?_ that he explained to me that my goal from now on was to
sell this product to our customers. Having clarified this, I found it much easier to focus. The
mission gave the reason for his instructions greater clarity. In this section of the epistle,
Paul takes a moment explain the purpose for his instructions. In doing so he clarifies the
goal of his letter – this is the mission statement.




1. What reason is given for writing this letter?



2. In what ways is the church described? (vs 15)


3. Based on these descriptions what images for the church does Paul draw to mind?
(see also 3:5) How do they help to inform our understanding of what the church is?
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1
A. Knowles, The Bible Guide: An All-in One Introduction to the Book of Books (Lion, 2006).649, Keener and
InterVarsity Press., The Ivp Bible Background Commentary : New Testament.637.
In Roman society duties that fell within the framework of the household extended beyond just the
treatment of wives and children, but also to the treatment of parents, servants, the state and the
gods. Whev ?ep?esevtivg God[s household, it ?as veessa?? fo? Ch?istiavs to deuovst?ate
behaviour which would be held in higher esteem than the norm. After all, the manner in which
the church would meet within the homes of the believers would be comparable to an extended
Roman family. The conduct of the church should represent the high standard that one would
e?pet f?ou God[s fauil?.
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Read: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

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4. What is the responsibility of the church as the pillar and foundation of the truth?
(Consider the function of these in buildings)




5. What is the truth, from which godliness springs, that the church must hold firm and
support?



6. Contrast the outcome of upholding this simple truth verses the outcome of the false
teahe?[s dot?ives in chapter 1. (see especially 1:4, 19)



7. Why is our conduct so important to the promotion of the gospel?




8. Considering your answers to questions 1, 4 and 7, what is the purpose of the mission
statement Paul gives Timothy?



Discuss:
How does a clear understanding of the mission statement and its purpose
help to transform the way we live?
What is the likely outcome when there is a disconnect between our conduct
as God[s fauily, avd the gospel ?e prolaiu?
What kind of conduct will help ensure the truth about Jesus will be openly
received in our community?

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Ongoing Training
1 T i m o t h y 4 : 1 – 16
A certain CEO once said, ^What ?ou dov't kvo? av uake ?ou fail! Pe?haps the ovl? ?easov
why you are where you are is that, you've not known what you have to know... Go, learn
avd take the lead!_
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He recognised the importance of ongoing training and the dangers of
failing to do so. Just as this is true for companies, organisations and individuals, it is also
?ivgs t?ue fo? God[s eovou?. Paul e?plaivs the iupo?tave of t?aivivg iv this setiov avd
even goes as far as saying that by doing so ensures the security of their salvation.


1. What reason does the Apostle Paul give for some people abandoning the faith?
(vvs1-2)



2. What factors would render someone susceptible to being deceived by lies?



3. What were some of the false teachings that certain people were following? (vs 3)



4. Why does Paul use such strong language, claiming that these teachings come from
demons? What is at risk?



5. What is the source of spiritual nourishment?



1
Israelmore Ayivor – CEO and founder of More-talk Leadership Training and Consultancy
Read: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

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6. What is the value of training in godliness? What promise does it hold?




7. What is godliness? (vs 12) What does Paul have to say about its aspect relating to
faith? What does Paul have to say about its aspect relating to conduct? (vvs 4, 6, 10,
12, 16)



8. Using what methods must Timothy train the church in Ephesus? (vvs 6, 11, 12, 13,
15, 16)



9. By persevering in these things what is the outcome?



10. After hearing this portion of the letter, what view of Timothy would the Ephesian
Christians have? (see especially vvs 12-15)


Discuss:
What begins to happen if we deprive ourselves of spiritual nourishment?
What actions do we need to take in our lives to ensure we are constantly
training in godliness?
What opportunities do we have in our day-to-day lives to give a godly
example to others?
How do we view people in our church who have the responsability of
spiritual leadership?

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Policies and Procedures
1 T i m o t h y 5 : 1 – 6 : 2 b


1. Paul addresses three main issues in this section. Who do they concern?



2. What problems was the church in Ephesus experiencing? (see vvs 3-16, 17-25, 6:1-
2b)






3. In verses 3-?? ?hat a?e Paul[s ove?vs?



Read: 1 Timothy 5:1 – 6:2b
Whev ‘a? K?o, ~ove of the fouvde?s of MDovald[s, sta?ted out he ?as dete?uived that eah
restaurant in the chain be consistent in its level of quality, service, cleanliness and value. This
commitment to consistency has been one of the three keys that led to the world-wide success of
the MDovald[s eupi?e. “o ?hat is it that MDovald[s do that keeps thivgs ?uvvivg consistently?
They have a procedure for absolutely every task; making burgers, serving customers, even
mopping the floor and how to walk out the door at closing time. The church in Ephesus was in
desperate need for some policies and procedures to deal with some of the problems they were
e?pe?ievivg, so iv this setiov of the lette? Paul gets ?e?? speifi. Ho?e?e?, God[s eovou? is
not about having a policy or procedure for absolutely everything. It operates more on the basis
of universal principles that can be applied to everyday situations. What principles can we find
here?

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4. What are his concerns in verses 17-25?





5. What are his concerns in verses 6:1-2b?




6. Is it appropriate to respond in the same way to these concerns if they arose in our
community? (Why or why not?) How often do we see these problems occur?



7. How should we relate to one another based on verses 1-2?



8. How do the ideas of family (vs 1-? avd God[s household ~?:?? ?o?k togethe??




9. To whom do we all owe our inclusion into this family?



10. In context of the letter so far, what are the sinning elders likely to be guilty of doing?




11. Why is it important that they are reproved before everyone?

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12. Thinking back to 1:4, what is the outcome of their sin? What should they have been
doing? (1:4)





13. What is meant by the laying on of hands and why should Timothy not be hasty to do
so? (compare 4:14)




14. What is a primary ove?v iv Paul[s uivd that go?e?vs his ivst?utiovs to the hu?h?
(5:14, 6:1)







Discuss:
Think about the various relationships in your life. In what specific ways can
you assist people in need, show honour and respect?
What changes can we make to the way we live that may cause people to
hold the gospel in high esteem?
Ho? does the reogvitiov that ?e are ove fauily iv God[s household pro?ide
a framework for addressing modern issues which may not be mentioned in
the Bible?

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8
Beware! Embezzlers About
1 T i m o t h y 6 : 2 c - 1 0
Some of us may remember the Australian electrical and whitegoods retailer, Clive Peeters,
and wonder what ever happened to them. In 2010 Clive Peeters, suddenly ceased trading
from any of their 45 stores. One of the reasons for their downfall was the embezzlement of
$20 million by one of their payroll officers. As a result of the greed of just one employee,
the whole organisation was affected. Unfortunately in the church in Ephesus, there were
certain people who seemed willing to sacrifice the health of God[s household for their own
selfish gain. Paul identifies this issue and exposes their true motives.



1. What role has been entrusted to Timothy? (vs 1) (Also 4:11)




2. Some people were teaching differently about God[s Zeovou?[ avd not agreeing with
the souvd ivst?utiov of ou? Lo?d Jesus Ch?ist. What I“ the ^souvd ivst?utiov of our
Lo?d Jesus Ch?ist?_ (Look through the trustworthy sayings 1:15; 2:15-3:1a; 4:9-10
also 3:16)



3. How do we evte? ivto God[s Zeovou?[ avd receive this salvation proclaimed in the
gospel message? (John 3:16, Romans 10:9, Galatians 4:4-7, Ephesians 2:8-9)






Read: 1 Timothy 6:2c-10

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Discuss:
In our society, what well accepted and encouraged values about wealth
should we be wary of embracing?
Ho? ?ould it help to ad?ave God[s eovouy if Christiavs were perceived as
being generous and not eager for financial gain?
4. Without knowing the exact specifics of what doctrines were being taught by the false
teachers, in what fundamental ways did their teaching not agree with that of Jesus?
(1:7; 4:3)


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5. What does this teaching result in? What were they robbing people of? (1:19, 4:1,16)



6. What is the i?ov? ?hev ovt?astivg Paul[s thoughts aout the false teahe?s avd
what they think of themselves? (1:7, 6:4)


7. What was the underlying motivation of the false teachers? (6:4-5)
1



8. What do verses 7-9 tell us about WHY godliness with
contentment is great gain?

9. How can an eagerness for money cause some to wander from
the faith?









1
Craig author Blomberg, From Pentecost to Patmos : Acts to Revelation.371.
Most Greco-Roman
religious teachers
received money for
their ministry and it
is highly likely that
these false teachers
were seeking out
patronage (similar to
sponsorship), from
their wealthy
admirers.
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9
Work Toward The Goal
1 T i m o t h y 6 : 1 1 - 2 0

Most business would agree that without goals they are unlikely to succeed. Having goals
governs the decisions people make and guides the course their lives take. As we come to
the final part of this letter Paul reminds Timothy of the ultimate goal and encourages him to
stay on track.



1. What is the ^all this_ that Tiuoth? is told to flee f?ou?



2. What notions are brought to mind by the language Paul uses in verse 12a?



3. What does that tell us about the Christian life?



4. What is the goal that Timothy is told to take a hold of?



5. Starting with Matthew and working your way through to John, what is the good
confession that Jesus made before Pontius Pilate? (Matthew 27:11, Mark 15:2, Luke
23:3, John 18:33-37)




6. Ho? does Jesus[ ovfessiov ea? uo?e ?eight ov Paul[s ha?ge to Tiuoth?? ~f Johv
18:36)


Read: 1 Timothy 6:11-20

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7. What does this sa? aout God[s eovou??




8. The ?o?ld[s eovou? is ased ov the a?uisitiov of ?ealth. What is the u??ev? of
God[s economy? (vs11, 17b, 1:4b)



9. How can we use worldly wealth as an in?estuevt iv God[s eovou??




10. What does Paul say is true life, and therefore the goal we work toward?








Discuss:

In what ways can we help each other keep our focus on our eternal goal?

How can we structure our everyday lives so that our eternal goal is evident
by the way we live?

No? that ?e[?e oue to the evd of ? Tiuothy, riefly share your
uvderstavdivg of ?hat it ueavs to e part of God[s eovouy.

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Leade?[s Notes
Study 1
Q2. Think about what agendas, objections, vices, religious beliefs etc. this diverse group
would have had.
Q4. Magicians would act as masters to spirits and deities thinking that by invoking their
names, they could coerce them to do their bidding. Jesus will not be manipulated like lower
spirits. He is Lord, not their slave.
1

Q7. People from all over the world would come and deposit money to the temple which
served also as a bank. The civic pride of the city was also attached to the temple. The city
stood to lose its ^good_ ?eputatiov avd sou?e of ivoue eause of pesk? Ch?istiavs.
2

Q11. Although addressed only to Timothy, it works as a letter of recommendation intended
for all to hear. It is used to communicate that the addressee is acting under their authority.
The use of the plural in the last verse supports this.
3


Study 2
The ovept of ad?avivg God[s Household, ~God[s Eovouy ivtrodued here go?ervs the
rest of the epistle. 1 Timothy has a very strong missional emphasis throughout the letter
?hih is seev y Paul[s overv of the puli life of the ouuuvity. Keep this iv uivd as you
work through this whole study.
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Study 3
Q5 & 6. The goal here is to show that God brings unity and accord among all people; Jew,
Gentile, Men, Women, Slave and Free etc. It also demonstrates humility among all believers
who recognise that no-one was able to save themselves, and therefore are any better off
than another.

1
Keener and InterVarsity Press., The Ivp Bible Background Commentary : New Testament.378-79.
2
Ibid.379-80
3
Luke Timothy Johnson, The First and Second Letters to Timothy : A New Translation with Introduction and
Commentary (New Haven, Conn. ; London: Yale University Press, 2008).159-60.
4
Ibid.137-38.

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Q7. To be sensitive to the cultural values of the era, so that nothing will hinder the
advancing of the gospel
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Q8. The ovse?ueve of E?e[s siv ?as paivful laou?, that she ?ill desi?e to douivate he?
husband and that he will rule over her. For a Christian woman to consistently display a
desire to forcefully dominate men casts shadows on the validity of their new creation status.
It suggests that the curse of sin has not been broken in their life. This same logic is why Paul
has to qualify that women can still attain salvation even though the other curse of sin,
(painful labour), still remains upon them.
Q9. Treat this question with great sensitivity. Be aware that there are different views.
Ensure that the opinions of others are respected.

Study 4
Q3. He values good character above personal ability.

Study 5
Q2. Household, Pillar, Foundation.
Q3. Family, Temple.
Q4. Support and hold up the truth.
Q7. Because it either supports or undermines the truth we proclaim.

Study 6
Q2. Lack of knowledge of God[s truth.
Q4. These teaching advocate a righteousness attained through strict adherence to
regulations. They undermine God[s grace and place the task of salvation into human hands.



1
Risto Saarinen, The Pastoral Epistles with Philemon & Jude, Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible
(Grand Rapids, Mich.: Brazos Press, 2008).54-6.

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Study 7
Q1. Widows, Elders, Slaves.
Q6. The issues in our day may be different to the issues then.
Q7. Like we are part of one family. Everybody should look out for the benefit of each other
and the family as a whole.
Q10. It[s likely the sin in view here is teaching false doctrine, and also other activities
associated with the false teachers.
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Q11. Also so that their erroneous teaching can be refuted and rectified. (It may also be a
good idea to highlight that it is Timothy, Paul[s delegate), who does the public reproving,
and not just any random person.)

Study 8
Q2. Salvation through Jesus!!!
Q6. They think they are wise, but really they understand nothing.
Q9. We start to serve money instead of God. We start to put our trust in money instead of
God.

Study 9
Q1. The desire for wealth.
Q3. It[s an ongoing wrestle.
Q5. Jesus is king and His kingdom is not of this world.
Q6. It heightens the realisation that we belong to a different kingdom and not this world.
Q7. It[s not of this world.



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G.D. Fee, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus (Baker Publishing Group, 1989).127.

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