1 + 2 TIMOTHY
READING PLAN + STUDY QUESTIONS
READING PLAN
REPLACING FALSE TEACHING WITH GODLINESS
THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH
SHARE IN CHRIST'S SUFFERING
HOW TO USE
READ THE CHAPTERS IN THE BIBLE FOR EACH SESSION
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS + REFLECT ON THE READING
This study encourages going at your own pace, allowing each session to be a day, a week, or however long you need. Each session contains questions to be used for individual reflection or small group discussion.
This study was made to be used alongside Bible reading. Although we have created chapter summaries, there is no substitute for reading God's Word.
SESSION ONE: 1 TIMOTHY 1-3
REPLACING FALSE TEACHING WITH GODLINESS
Paul wrote to Timothy concerning false teachers. According to 1 Timothy 1:3-4, what false beliefs were being spread throughout Ephesus?
How did Paul describe “the aim of the charge” to combat the false beliefs (1 Timothy 1:5)?
How did Paul reflect on his own sin as a reminder of God’s goodness and power (1 Timothy 1:13- 17)?
For whom did Paul instruct believers to pray? Whom does God desire to be saved (1 Timothy 2:1-4)?
Read 1 Timothy 2:5-7. How does Jesus serve as a mediator between God and humanity?
What interpretations have you heard regarding Paul’s direction to the women in Ephesus? What interpretation do you find most reliable?
In 1 Timothy 3, what qualifications did Paul give for leaders within the church? How are these qualities similar or dissimilar to leaders within the church today?
What did Paul say about the mystery of godliness (1 Timothy 3:16)?
SESSION TWO: 1 TIMOTHY 4-6
THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH
How did Paul express the importance of faithfulness over obedience to the law (1 Timothy 4:1-4)?
How did Paul compare physical fitness to spiritual fitness (1 Timothy 4:7-8)?
Read 1 Timothy 4:12-16. How did Paul encourage Timothy to be a good steward of his talents and not to be discouraged in his calling?
How did Paul direct Timothy to provide funds to those who are in the greatest need (1 Timothy 5:1-16)?
In 1 Timothy 5:23, what advice did Paul give Timothy? How does this display their close, personal relationship?
Based on 1 Timothy 5:24-25, some sins are immediately obvious, but other sins become evident later. What are some examples of both types of sin?
In 1 Timothy 6, what did Paul advise regarding wealth and contentment?
How does 1 Timothy 6:13-16 describe Jesus’ obedience to God’s ultimate plan?
SESSION THREE: 2 TIMOTHY 1-4
SHARE IN CHRIST'S SUFFERING
In 2 Timothy 1, how did Paul encourage Timothy to persevere in the faith?
In 2 Timothy 1:13, what did Paul mean when he instructed Timothy to follow the pattern of sound words?
How had Paul shared in Christ’s sufferings (2 Timothy 2:3)?
What are some examples of fleeing youthful passions to pursue righteousness? How are youthful passions and righteousness in opposition to each other (2 Timothy 2:22)?
Read 2 Timothy 2:25. Who initiates repentance in believers?
How did Paul describe people in the last days (2 Timothy 3:1-9)? Which of these qualities do you see in today’s culture?
In 2 Timothy 3:10-17, what did Paul list as the purpose and value of Scripture?
In your own words, describe Paul’s attitude towards the end of his life (2 Timothy 4:6-8, 4:18).
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