“If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in thewords of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed.” (1 Timothy 4:6)

Workbook OnThe Two Epistles To

Timothy

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version.Copyright ©1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Introduction“Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certaindisciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certainJewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek. Hewas well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra andIconium. Paul wanted to have him go on with him. And hetook him and circumcised him because of the Jews who werein that region, for they all knew that his father was Greek.And as they went through the cities, they delivered to themthe decrees to keep, which were determined by the apostlesand elders at Jerusalem. So the churches were strengthenedin the faith, and increased in number daily." (Acts 16:1–5)

The books of 1st and 2nd Timothy and Titus areusually referred to by the denominational world as the“pastoral epistles.” They use this title because they donot understand the work of a “pastor.” I might preferthe phrase “evangelistic epistles,” for these threebooks discuss the work of an evangelist in great detail.

I have often suggested that every elder, deacon andpreacher read these books at least once a month. Aconstant reading of these epistles would give them thecourage and determination to “fight the good fight.”

It is very common to find Christians who do notunderstand the work of an evangelist, elder or deacon.This lack of knowledge is the result of a lack of study.Just as we use the book of Acts to find examples ofconversion, we must use these three books as a patternfor elders and preachers.

Timothy’s Biography“Timothy himself is an interesting study. Born inLystra of a Greek father and of a Jewish mother, hewas brought up in the Jewish faithand was taught the Scriptures fromchildhood. Paul made him anunderstudy in his second journey(Acts 16:1–3), and Timothyremained with him ever after. Heshared in the evangelization ofMacedonia and Achaia and aidedPaul during the three years ofpreaching at Ephesus, where hebecame thoroughly acquaintedwith the city and with the needs ofthe local church. He was one of thedelegates appointed to Jerusalem(20:4) and probably went with Paulall the way back to that city. Hewas with Paul in Rome during thefirst imprisonment, for his nameappears in the headings ofColossians (1:1) and of Philemon

(1). After the release he traveled with Paul andevidently was left at Ephesus to straighten out thetangle that had developed there, while Paul went on tovisit the churches in Macedonia. At the end of Paul’slife he joined him at Rome (II Tim. 4:11, 21), andhimself suffered imprisonment (Heb. 13:23), fromwhich he was later released.” (Merrill C. Tenney, NewTestament Survey, p. 334).

Time and Place“After Paul was acquitted by the Emperor andreleased from his first Roman imprisonment (A.D. 61),he resumed his missionary activities, accompanied byTimothy, Titus, Luke, and possibly some others.Contrary to his earlier thinking, he was able to returnto Ephesus; there he left Timothy in charge while hemoved on to Macedonia (I Tim. 1:3; cf. Acts 20:25, 37–38). Paul expected to rejoin Timothy at Ephesus, but hewas not sure about the time of his arrival (3:14; 4:13).Thinking that he might be delayed longer than he hadexpected, Paul thus wrote to Timothy to encourageand to instruct him in his many tasks: ‘But if I tarrylong, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest tobehave thyself in the house of God, which is thechurch of the living God, the pillar and ground of thetruth’ (3:15). The book therefore was written fromMacedonia about A.D. 62, although some havesuggested either A.D. 63 or 64.” (Robert G. Gromacki,New Testament Survey, p. 295).

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Sound Doctrine1 Timothy 1:1–11&

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ,by the commandment of God ourSavior and the Lord Jesus Christ,our hope, 2 To Timothy, a true sonin the faith: Grace, mercy, andpeace from God our Father andJesus Christ our Lord. 3 As Iurged you when I went intoMacedonia—remain in Ephesusthat you may charge some thatthey teach no other doctrine, 4 norgive heed to fables and endlessgenealogies, which cause disputesrather than godly edificationwhich is in faith. 5 Now thepurpose of the commandment islove from a pure heart, from agood conscience, and from sincerefaith, 6 from which some, havingstrayed, have turned aside to idletalk, 7 desiring to be teachers ofthe law, understanding neitherwhat they say nor the thingswhich they affirm. 8 But we knowthat the law is good if one uses itlawfully, 9 knowing this: that thelaw is not made for a righteousperson, but for the lawless andinsubordinate, for the ungodlyand for sinners, for the unholyand profane, for murderers offathers and murderers of mothers,for manslayers, 10 for fornicators,for sodomites, for kidnappers, forliars, for perjurers, and if there isany other thing that is contrary tosound doctrine, 11 according tothe glorious gospel of the blessedGod which was committed to mytrust.

1. What are the qualifications of an apostle?

2. List the passages where Paul defend his apostleship?

3. How was the gospel committed to Paul’s trust?

4. How would one give heed to “endless genealogies”?

5. Who was the law made for?

6. In what way was Timothy Paul’s “son in the faith”?

7. In 1 Timothy 1:10 Paul uses the phrase “sound doctrine.” Can you findwhere he used the following phrases? (A concordance will help)

a. “doctrines of demons”

b. “good doctrine”

c. “my doctrine”

d. “profitable for doctrine”

e. “adorn the doctrine”

8. There are at least three other New Testament passages which give acatalog of various sins. Where are they?

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1 Timothy 1:12–20 Paul’s Former Conduct&

12 And I thank Christ Jesus ourLord who has enabled me,because He counted me faithful,putting me into the ministry,13 although I was formerly ablasphemer, a persecutor, and aninsolent man; but I obtainedmercy because I did it ignorantlyin unbelief. 14 And the grace ofour Lord was exceedinglyabundant, with faith and lovewhich are in Christ Jesus. 15 Thisis a faithful saying and worthy ofall acceptance, that Christ Jesuscame into the world to savesinners, of whom I am chief.16 However, for this reason Iobtained mercy, that in me firstJesus Christ might show alllongsuffering, as a pattern tothose who are going to believe onHim for everlasting life. 17 Nowto the King eternal, immortal,invisible, to God who alone iswise, be honor and glory foreverand ever. Amen. 18 This charge Icommit to you, son Timothy,according to the propheciespreviously made concerning you,that by them you may wage thegood warfare, 19 having faith anda good conscience, which somehaving rejected, concerning thefaith have suffered shipwreck, 20of whom are Hymenaeus andAlexander, whom I delivered toSatan that they may learn not toblaspheme.

1. Why did the Lord extend mercy to Paul?

2. In verse 15 we find the first of four “faithful sayings” in 1st and 2ndTimothy and Titus, can you find the other three?

3. In what way is Paul a pattern for us?

4. What charge did Paul give to Timothy?

5. What are the “prophecies” referred to in verse 18?

6. How were Hymenaeus and Alexander “delivered unto Satan”?

7. In what other New Testament letter do we read of someone beingdelivered to Satan?

8. Why did Paul consider himself the chief of sinners?

9. How could one make “shipwreck” of the faith?

See Acts 9:1–22

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1 Timothy 2:1–15 Prayer And Supplication&

1 Therefore I exhort first of all thatsupplications, prayers,intercessions, and giving of thanksbe made for all men, 2 for kingsand all who are in authority, thatwe may lead a quiet andpeaceable life in all godliness andreverence. 3 For this is good andacceptable in the sight of God ourSavior, 4 who desires all men to besaved and to come to theknowledge of the truth.5 For there is one God and oneMediator between God and men,the Man Christ Jesus, 6 who gaveHimself a ransom for all, to betestified in due time, 7 for which Iwas appointed a preacher and anapostle—I am speaking the truthin Christ and not lying—a teacherof the Gentiles in faith and truth.8 I desire therefore that the menpray everywhere, lifting up holyhands, without wrath anddoubting; 9 in like manner also,that the women adorn themselvesin modest apparel, with proprietyand moderation, not with braidedhair or gold or pearls or costlyclothing, 10 but, which is properfor women professing godliness,with good works. 11 Let a womanlearn in silence with allsubmission. 12 And I do notpermit a woman to teach or tohave authority over a man, but tobe in silence. 13 For Adam wasformed first, then Eve. 14 AndAdam was not deceived, but thewoman being deceived, fell intotransgression. 15 Nevertheless shewill be saved in childbearing ifthey continue in faith, love, andholiness, with self-control.

1. What elements should be included in our prayers? (cf. Matt. 6:5–15)

2. What should we pray for?

3. What is the purpose of a mediator?

4. In what way was Christ our ransom?

5. Explain the command of “lifting up holy hands.”

6. How can a woman determine what is “modest apparel”?

7. Is it sinful for a woman to wear pearls or costly clothing?

8. In what Scriptural ways may a woman teach?

9. How is a woman “saved in childbearing”?

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1 Timothy 3:1–13 Elders And Deacons&

1 This is a faithful saying: If a mandesires the position of a bishop, hedesires a good work. 2 A bishopthen must be blameless, thehusband of one wife, temperate,sober-minded, of good behavior,hospitable, able to teach; 3 notgiven to wine, not violent, notgreedy for money, but gentle, notquarrelsome, not covetous; 4 onewho rules his own house well,having his children in submissionwith all reverence 5 (for if a mandoes not know how to rule hisown house, how will he take careof the church of God?); 6 not anovice, lest being puffed up withpride he fall into the samecondemnation as the devil.7 Moreover he must have a goodtestimony among those who areoutside, lest he fall into reproachand the snare of the devil.8 Likewise deacons must bereverent, not double-tongued, notgiven to much wine, not greedyfor money, 9 holding the mysteryof the faith with a pureconscience. 10 But let these alsofirst be tested; then let them serveas deacons, being foundblameless. 11 Likewise their wivesmust be reverent, not slanderers,temperate, faithful in all things.12 Let deacons be the husbands ofone wife, ruling their children andtheir own houses well. 13 Forthose who have served well asdeacons obtain for themselves agood standing and great boldnessin the faith which is in ChristJesus.

1. There are many terms used to describe elders. What are these otherterms, and where are they located in the New Testament?

2. How can you tell if a man has the following qualities?

a. “hospitable”

b. “not greedy for money”

c. “not a novice”

d. “rules well his own house ”

e. “children in subjection”

f. “a good testimony among those who are outside”

g. “able to teach”

3. What qualifications, if any, do you believe are often overlooked orminimized?

4. What is meant by the phrase “holding the mystery of the faith with apure conscience”?

5. How are elders and deacons to “first be tested”?

6. Compare the list of qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 with the list in Titus1:5–9. Compile a complete list of these qualifications.

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1 Timothy 3:14—4:5 A Great Mystery And Apostacy&

14 These things I write to you,though I hope to come to youshortly; 15 but if I am delayed, Iwrite so that you may know howyou ought to conduct yourself inthe house of God, which is thechurch of the living God, the pillarand ground of the truth. 16 Andwithout controversy great is themystery of godliness: God wasmanifested in the flesh, Justifiedin the Spirit, Seen by angels,Preached among the Gentiles,Believed on in the world,Received up in glory. 4:1 Now theSpirit expressly says that in lattertimes some will depart from thefaith, giving heed to deceivingspirits and doctrines of demons, 2speaking lies in hypocrisy, havingtheir own conscience seared witha hot iron, 3 forbidding to marry,and commanding to abstain fromfoods which God created to bereceived with thanksgiving bythose who believe and know thetruth. 4 For every creature of Godis good, and nothing is to berefused if it is received withthanksgiving; 5 for it is sanctifiedby the word of God and prayer.

1. What did Paul have reference to in 1 Timothy 3:15 when he spoke of howyou should “conduct yourself in the house of God”?

2. In what way is the church the “pillar and ground of the truth”?

3. Verse 16 mentions six events in the life of Christ—find where theseevents are recorded.

a. “Manifested in the flesh”

b. “Justified in the Spirit”

c. “Seen of angels”

d. “Preached unto the Gentiles”

e. “Believed on in the world”

f. “Received up into glory”

4. Name the two “doctrines of demons” mentioned in chapter four.

5. What religious groups practice these demonic doctrines today?

6. How are “unclean” foods made clean (cf. Romans 14:1–9)?

7. Are there any foods a Christian may not eat today?

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1 Timothy 4:6—5:2 A Faithful Minister&

6 If you instruct the brethren inthese things, you will be a goodminister of Jesus Christ, nourishedin the words of faith and of thegood doctrine which you havecarefully followed. 7 But rejectprofane and old wives’ fables, andexercise yourself towardgodliness. 8 For bodily exerciseprofits a little, but godliness isprofitable for all things, havingpromise of the life that now is andof that which is to come. 9 This isa faithful saying and worthy of allacceptance. 10 For to this end weboth labor and suffer reproach,because we trust in the livingGod, who is the Savior of all men,especially of those who believe.11 These things command andteach. 12 Let no one despise youryouth, but be an example to thebelievers in word, in conduct, inlove, in spirit, in faith, in purity.13 Till I come, give attention toreading, to exhortation, todoctrine. 14 Do not neglect the giftthat is in you, which was given toyou by prophecy with the layingon of the hands of the eldership.15 Meditate on these things; giveyourself entirely to them, thatyour progress may be evident toall. 16 Take heed to yourself andto the doctrine. Continue in them,for in doing this you will saveboth yourself and those who hearyou. 5:1 Do not rebuke an olderman, but exhort him as a father,younger men as brothers, 2 olderwomen as mothers, younger assisters, with all purity.

1. Give an example of an “old wives’ fable.”

2. How does one “exercise” himself to godliness?

3. How is God the “Savior of all men, especially of those who believe”?

4. What was the reason for warning Timothy to “let no one despise youryouth”?

5. In what six ways was Timothy to be an example?

6. What is the “gift” mentioned in 1 Timothy 4:14?

7. How did Timothy receive this gift?

8. What was Timothy to give himself “entirely to”?

9. How would one take heed” to the doctrine?

10. How would taking “heed” to the doctrine save others?

11. How was Timothy to regard older men? Younger men? Older women?Younger women?

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1 Timothy 5:3–16 Honoring Worthy Widows&

3 Honor widows who are reallywidows. 4 But if any widow haschildren or grandchildren, letthem first learn to show piety athome and to repay their parents;for this is good and acceptablebefore God. 5 Now she who isreally a widow, and left alone,trusts in God and continues insupplications and prayers nightand day. 6 But she who lives inpleasure is dead while she lives.7 And these things command, thatthey may be blameless. 8 But ifanyone does not provide for hisown, and especially for those ofhis household, he has denied thefaith and is worse than anunbeliever. 9 Do not let a widowunder sixty years old be taken intothe number, and not unless shehas been the wife of one man,10 well reported for good works:if she has brought up children, ifshe has lodged strangers, if shehas washed the saints’ feet, if shehas relieved the afflicted, if shehas diligently followed everygood work. 11 But refuse theyounger widows; for when theyhave begun to grow wantonagainst Christ, they desire tomarry, 12 having condemnationbecause they have cast off theirfirst faith. 13 And besides theylearn to be idle, wandering aboutfrom house to house, and not onlyidle but also gossips andbusybodies, saying things whichthey ought not. 14 Therefore Idesire that the younger widowsmarry, bear children, manage thehouse, give no opportunity to theadversary to speak reproachfully.15 For some have already turnedaside after Satan. 16 If anybelieving man or woman haswidows, let them relieve them,and do not let the church beburdened, that it may relievethose who are really widows.

1. Who has the first responsibility to care for widows in need?

2. How does one provide for his own?

3. How old must a widow be before she can be taken into the regular careof the church?

4. What kind of woman must the widow be before the church is chargedwith her care?

5. What advice did Paul give to younger widows?

6. What were the younger widows to avoid?

7. Compare the phrase “the wife of one man” (1 Timothy 5:9) with thequalifications for an elder in Titus 1:6, “the husband of one wife.”

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1 Timothy 5:17–25 Honor To Godly Elders&

17 Let the elders who rule well becounted worthy of double honor,especially those who labor in theword and doctrine. 18 For theScripture says, “You shall notmuzzle an ox while it treads outthe grain,” and, “The laborer isworthy of his wages.” 19 Do notreceive an accusation against anelder except from two or threewitnesses. 20 Those who aresinning rebuke in the presence ofall, that the rest also may fear.21 I charge you before God andthe Lord Jesus Christ and the electangels that you observe thesethings without prejudice, doingnothing with partiality. 22 Do notlay hands on anyone hastily, norshare in other people’s sins; keepyourself pure. 23 No longer drinkonly water, but use a little winefor your stomach’s sake and yourfrequent infirmities. 24 Somemen’s sins are clearly evident,preceding them to judgment, butthose of some men follow later.25 Likewise, the good works ofsome are clearly evident, andthose that are otherwise cannot behidden.

1. How does an elder “rule well”?

2. What is the “double honor” mentioned in verse 17?

3. What does verse 18 refer to? Where are these words quoted from?

4. How was Timothy to receive an accusation against an elder?

5. What was Timothy to do with a “sinning” elder?

6. How is it possible to share in the sins of others? Give a few examples.

7. What was Timothy to do about his illness?

8. How do some sins precede men to the judgement?

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1 Timothy 6:1–10 Beware Of Greed&

1 Let as many bondservants as areunder the yoke count their ownmasters worthy of all honor, sothat the name of God and Hisdoctrine may not be blasphemed.2 And those who have believingmasters, let them not despisethem because they are brethren,but rather serve them becausethose who are benefited arebelievers and beloved. Teach andexhort these things. 3 If anyoneteaches otherwise and does notconsent to wholesome words,even the words of our Lord JesusChrist, and to the doctrine whichaccords with godliness, 4 he isproud, knowing nothing, but isobsessed with disputes andarguments over words, fromwhich come envy, strife, reviling,evil suspicions, 5 uselesswranglings of men of corruptminds and destitute of the truth,who suppose that godliness is ameans of gain. From suchwithdraw yourself. 6 Nowgodliness with contentment isgreat gain. 7 For we broughtnothing into this world, and it iscertain we can carry nothing out.8 And having food and clothing,with these we shall be content.9 But those who desire to be richfall into temptation and a snare,and into many foolish andharmful lusts which drown menin destruction and perdition.10 For the love of money is a rootof all kinds of evil, for which somehave strayed from the faith intheir greediness, and piercedthemselves through with manysorrows.

1. What is the obligation of a bondservant?

2. What are the characteristics of those who will not consent to“wholesome words”?

3. How was Timothy to treat these false teachers?

4. What is “godliness with contentment”? How is it possible?

5. What did we bring into this world?

6. What will we leave this world with?

7. What type of snare will those who desire to be rich fall into? (cf.Proverbs 30:7–9)

8. What is the “love of money”?

9. How will a man “pierce” himself with many sorrows?

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The Good Confession&

1 Timothy 6:11–21

11 But you, O man of God, fleethese things and pursuerighteousness, godliness, faith,love, patience, gentleness. 12 Fightthe good fight of faith, lay hold oneternal life, to which you werealso called and have confessed thegood confession in the presence ofmany witnesses. 13 I urge you inthe sight of God who gives life toall things, and before Christ Jesuswho witnessed the goodconfession before Pontius Pilate,14 that you keep thiscommandment without spot,blameless until our Lord JesusChrist’s appearing, 15 which Hewill manifest in His own time, Hewho is the blessed and onlyPotentate, the King of kings andLord of lords, 16 who alone hasimmortality, dwelling inunapproachable light, whom noman has seen or can see, to whombe honor and everlasting power.Amen. 17 Command those whoare rich in this present age not tobe haughty, nor to trust inuncertain riches but in the livingGod, who gives us richly allthings to enjoy. 18 Let them dogood, that they be rich in goodworks, ready to give, willing toshare, 19 storing up forthemselves a good foundation forthe time to come, that they maylay hold on eternal life.20 O Timothy! Guard what wascommitted to your trust, avoidingthe profane and idle babblingsand contradictions of what isfalsely called knowledge— 21 byprofessing it some have strayedconcerning the faith. Grace bewith you. Amen.

1. What six things was Timothy to pursue?

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

2. How can we “lay hold on eternal life”?

3. How did Christ witness a “good confession” before Pilate?

4. What does God “dwell” in?

5. What was Timothy commanded to tell the rich?

6. How can one establish a “good confession”?

7. What was committed to Timothy’s trust?

8. What was Timothy to avoid?

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2 Timothy 1:1–7 Timothy’s Early Life&

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christby the will of God, according tothe promise of life which is inChrist Jesus, 2 To Timothy, abeloved son: Grace, mercy, andpeace from God the Father andChrist Jesus our Lord. 3 I thankGod, whom I serve with a pureconscience, as my forefathers did,as without ceasing I rememberyou in my prayers night and day,4 greatly desiring to see you,being mindful of your tears, that Imay be filled with joy, 5 when Icall to remembrance the genuinefaith that is in you, which dweltfirst in your grandmother Loisand your mother Eunice, and I ampersuaded is in you also.6 Therefore I remind you to stir upthe gift of God which is in youthrough the laying on of myhands. 7 For God has not given usa spirit of fear, but of power andof love and of a sound mind.

1. According to these verse, where is “life” located? (cf. Eph. 1:3).

2. In what way was Timothy “a beloved son” to Paul?

3. Paul said he served God with a “pure conscience.” Did this mean Godhad always accepted Paul’s service?

4. How did Timothy receive his faith?

5. How did Timothy receive the “gift of God”? (cf. Acts 8:18).

6. What type of “spirit” has God given us?

a.

b.

c.

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2 Timothy 1:8–18 Not Ashamed Of The Gospel&

8 Therefore do not be ashamed ofthe testimony of our Lord, nor ofme His prisoner, but share withme in the sufferings for the gospelaccording to the power of God,9 who has saved us and called uswith a holy calling, not accordingto our works, but according to Hisown purpose and grace whichwas given to us in Christ Jesusbefore time began, 10 but has nowbeen revealed by the appearing ofour Savior Jesus Christ, who hasabolished death and brought lifeand immortality to light throughthe gospel, 11 to which I wasappointed a preacher, an apostle,and a teacher of the Gentiles.12 For this reason I also sufferthese things; nevertheless I am notashamed, for I know whom I havebelieved and am persuaded thatHe is able to keep what I havecommitted to Him until that Day.13 Hold fast the pattern of soundwords which you have heard fromme, in faith and love which are inChrist Jesus. 14 That good thingwhich was committed to you,keep by the Holy Spirit whodwells in us. 15 This you know,that all those in Asia have turnedaway from me, among whom arePhygellus and Hermogenes.16 The Lord grant mercy to thehousehold of Onesiphorus, for heoften refreshed me, and was notashamed of my chain; 17 butwhen he arrived in Rome, hesought me out very zealously andfound me. 18 The Lord grant tohim that he may find mercy fromthe Lord in that Day—and youknow very well how many wayshe ministered to me at Ephesus.

1. How could Timothy share in Paul’s sufferings?

2. How has God “called us”? (cf. 2 Thes. 2:14).

3. What did God establish in Christ “before the world began”?

4. How did Christ bring “life and immortality to light”?

5. What three works was Paul appointed to?

6. What had Paul “committed” to Christ “until that Day”?

7. What is the “pattern of sound words”?

8. How does the Holy Spirit “dwell” in us?

9. How had some in Asia treated Paul?

10. Onesiphorus had often “refreshed” Paul. Find the two other verseswhere Paul was “refreshed.”

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2 Timothy 2:1–13 A Good Soldier Of Christ&

1 You therefore, my son, be strongin the grace that is in Christ Jesus.2 And the things that you haveheard from me among manywitnesses, commit these to faithfulmen who will be able to teachothers also. 3 You therefore mustendure hardship as a good soldierof Jesus Christ. 4 No one engagedin warfare entangles himself withthe affairs of this life, that he mayplease him who enlisted him as asoldier. 5 And also if anyonecompetes in athletics, he is notcrowned unless he competesaccording to the rules. 6 The hard-working farmer must be first topartake of the crops. 7 Considerwhat I say, and may the Lord giveyou understanding in all things.8 Remember that Jesus Christ, ofthe seed of David, was raisedfrom the dead according to mygospel, 9 for which I suffer troubleas an evildoer, even to the point ofchains; but the word of God is notchained. 10 Therefore I endure allthings for the sake of the elect,that they also may obtain thesalvation which is in Christ Jesuswith eternal glory. 11 This is afaithful saying: For if we diedwith Him, We shall also live withHim. 12 If we endure, We shallalso reign with Him. If we denyHim, He also will deny us. 13 Ifwe are faithless, He remainsfaithful; He cannot deny Himself.

1. What was Timothy to “commit” to faithful men?

2. What three occupations did Paul compare Timothy’s work to?

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b.

c.

3. How would a soldier “entangle himself with the affairs of this life”?

4. How did Paul “suffer trouble as an evil doer”?

5. Why did Paul “endure all things”?

6. How do we die with Christ?

7. How will we “reign with Christ”? What other verse speaks of this idea?

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2 Timothy 2:14–26

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Useful For The Master14 Remind them of these things,charging them before the Lord notto strive about words to no profit,to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Bediligent to present yourselfapproved to God, a worker whodoes not need to be ashamed,rightly dividing the word of truth.16 But shun profane and idlebabblings, for they will increase tomore ungodliness. 17 And theirmessage will spread like cancer.Hymenaeus and Philetus are ofthis sort, 18 who have strayedconcerning the truth, saying thatthe resurrection is already past;and they overthrow the faith ofsome. 19 Nevertheless the solidfoundation of God stands, havingthis seal: “The Lord knows thosewho are His,”and, “Let everyonewho names the name of Christdepart from iniquity.” 20 But in agreat house there are not onlyvessels of gold and silver, but alsoof wood and clay, some for honorand some for dishonor. 21 There-fore if anyone cleanses himselffrom the latter, he will be a vesselfor honor, sanctified and usefulfor the Master, prepared for everygood work. 22 Flee also youthfullusts; but pursue righteousness,faith, love, peace with those whocall on the Lord out of a pureheart. 23 But avoid foolish andignorant disputes, knowing thatthey generate strife. 24 And aservant of the Lord must notquarrel but be gentle to all, able toteach, patient, 25 in humilitycorrecting those who are inopposition, if God perhaps willgrant them repentance, so thatthey may know the truth, 26 andthat they may come to their sensesand escape the snare of the devil,having been taken captive by himto do his will.

1. What was Timothy to remind the brethren of?

2. What would make Timothy a “worker who does not need to beashamed”?

3. What were Hymenaeus and Philetus guilty of?

4. In what other passage do we read of the sin of Hymenaeus?

5. How were Hymenaeus and Philetus able to “overthrow the faith ofsome”?

6. What four things was Timothy to pursue?

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b.

c.

d.

7. What was Timothy to avoid?

8. How are we to correct “those who are in opposition”?

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2 Timothy 3:1–9

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Men Of Corrupt Minds1 But know this, that in the lastdays perilous times will come:2 For men will be lovers ofthemselves, lovers of money,boasters, proud, blasphemers,disobedient to parents,unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving,unforgiving, slanderers, withoutself-control, brutal, despisers ofgood, 4 traitors, headstrong,haughty, lovers of pleasure ratherthan lovers of God, 5 having aform of godliness but denying itspower. And from such peopleturn away! 6 For of this sort arethose who creep into householdsand make captives of gulliblewomen loaded down with sins,led away by various lusts, 7always learning and never able tocome to the knowledge of thetruth. 8 Now as Jannes andJambres resisted Moses, so dothese also resist the truth: men ofcorrupt minds, disapprovedconcerning the faith; 9 but theywill progress no further, for theirfolly will be manifest to all, astheirs also was.

1. When are the “last days” spoken of in 2 Timothy 3:1?

2. In 2 Timothy 3:2–4 Paul mentions many of the sins worldly men areoften guilty of. Which of these sins are often minimized?

3. What sins would be involved in the phrase “without natural affection”?

4. How could one have a “form of godliness but denying its power”?

5. Who are the “gullible women” mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:6?

6. How could one be “always learning, and never able to come to theknowledge of the truth”?

7. Who were Jannes and Jambres, and how did they resist Moses?

8. How will ungodly men have their folly made “manifest to all”?

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2 Timothy 3:10–17

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Given By Inspiration10 But you have carefullyfollowed my doctrine, manner oflife, purpose, faith, longsuffering,love, perseverance, 11 per-secutions, afflictions, whichhappened to me at Antioch, atIconium, at Lystra—whatpersecutions I endured. And outof them all the Lord delivered me.12 Yes, and all who desire to livegodly in Christ Jesus will sufferpersecution. 13 But evil men andimpostors will grow worse andworse, deceiving and beingdeceived. 14 But you mustcontinue in the things which youhave learned and been assured of,knowing from whom you havelearned them, 15 and that fromchildhood you have known theHoly Scriptures, which are able tomake you wise for salvationthrough faith which is in ChristJesus. 16 All Scripture is given byinspiration of God, and isprofitable for doctrine, for reproof,for correction, for instruction inrighteousness, 17 that the man ofGod may be complete, thoroughlyequipped for every good work.

1. What nine things in Paul’s life did Timothy know about?

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2. Where do we have a full report of Paul’s work at Antioch, Iconium andLystra?

3. What will all who “live godly in Christ Jesus” receive?

4. What are the “Holy Scriptures” mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:15, and howcould they make Timothy “wise for salvation”?

5. What four things is God's word profitable for?

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6. Who is the “man of God,” and how is he made perfect?

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2 Timothy 4:1–8

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Preach The Word!1 I charge you therefore beforeGod and the Lord Jesus Christ,who will judge the living and thedead at His appearing and Hiskingdom: 2 Preach the word! Beready in season and out of season.Convince, rebuke, exhort, with alllongsuffering and teaching. 3 Forthe time will come when they willnot endure sound doctrine, butaccording to their own desires,because they have itching ears,they will heap up for themselvesteachers; 4 and they will turn theirears away from the truth, and beturned aside to fables. 5 But yoube watchful in all things, endureafflictions, do the work of anevangelist, fulfill your ministry.6 For I am already being pouredout as a drink offering, and thetime of my departure is at hand.7 I have fought the good fight, Ihave finished the race, I have keptthe faith. 8 Finally, there is laid upfor me the crown of righteousness,which the Lord, the righteousJudge, will give to me on that Day,and not to me only but also to allwho have loved His appearing.

1. What motivation did Timothy have to “preach the word”?

2. What does it mean to preach with “all longsuffering and teaching”?

3. What will men seek for when they leave sound doctrine?

4. What is “the work of an evangelist”?

5. How could Timothy “fulfill” his ministry?

6. What did Paul look forward to at the end of his life?

7. What is the “Day” mentioned in verse 8?

8. What do you have to do to receive the same reward as Paul?

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2 Timothy 4:9–22

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Paul’s Valedictory9 Be diligent to come to mequickly; 10 for Demas hasforsaken me, having loved thispresent world, and has departedfor Thessalonica—Crescens forGalatia, Titus for Dalmatia.11 Only Luke is with me. GetMark and bring him with you, forhe is useful to me for ministry.12 And Tychicus I have sent toEphesus. 13 Bring the cloak that Ileft with Carpus at Troas whenyou come—and the books,especially the parchments.14 Alexander the coppersmith didme much harm. May the Lordrepay him according to his works.15 You also must beware of him,for he has greatly resisted ourwords. 16 At my first defense noone stood with me, but all forsookme. May it not be charged againstthem. 17 But the Lord stood withme and strengthened me, so thatthe message might be preachedfully through me, and that all theGentiles might hear. And I wasdelivered out of the mouth of thelion. 18 And the Lord will deliverme from every evil work andpreserve me for His heavenlykingdom. To Him be glory foreverand ever. Amen! 19 Greet Priscaand Aquila, and the household ofOnesiphorus. 20 Erastus stayed inCorinth, but Trophimus I have leftin Miletus sick. 21 Do your utmostto come before winter. Eubulusgreets you, as well as Pudens,Linus, Claudia, and all thebrethren. 22 The Lord Jesus Christbe with your spirit. Grace be withyou. Amen.

1. Why did Demas forsake Paul?

2. What items did Paul request Timothy to bring to him?

3. How will the Lord reward Alexander the coppersmith?

4. Who stood with Paul at his “first defense”?

5. Who delivered Paul “out of the mouth of the lion”?

6. Where do we first read of Prisca and Aquila?

7. Who did Paul leave at Miletus?

8. What is the “spirit” referred to in verse 22?