Request for Prayer - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Understand It
- What prayer requests did Paul share with the Thessalonians? (3:1-2)
- What will God do for people who are threatened by the evil one? (3:3)
- How did Paul remind his readers of the Lord’s direction? (3:5)
Apply It
- For whom will you pray this week that their faith may be strengthened?
Understand It
- How did Paul assess those who wanted to be teachers of the law? (1:7)
- When is the Law good? (1:8)
- For whom was the Law made? (1:9-11)
Apply It
- What steps can you take to make sure your motives are from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith?
There is a short introduction available for the book of 1 Timothy. You can read it here.
Warning Against False Teachers of the Law - 1 Timothy 1:1-11
Understand It
- How did Paul assess those who wanted to be teachers of the law? (1:7)
- When is the Law good? (1:8)
- For whom was the Law made? (1:9-11)
Apply It
- What steps can you take to make sure your motives are from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith?
The Lord's Grace to Paul - 1 Timothy 1:12-20
Understand It
- Why was Paul shown mercy? (1:13)
- How was Paul "the worst"? (1:15)
- How does a person receive eternal life? (1:16)
Apply It
- For what grace and mercy that God has shown you do you want to thank Him today?
Instructions on Worship - 1 Timothy 2:1-15
Understand It
- What did Paul urge first of all? (2:1-2)
- What did Paul want people everywhere to do? (2:8)
- What didn’t Paul permit women to do? (2:11)
Apply It
- How can you focus your attention on Christian service and worship of God over outward appearance?
