1 Timothy- introduction

Timothy

Spiritual heritage

1Tim 1:1-2

mother was Jewish and Father Greek

taught the scriptures (OT) by mother and grandmother (2Tim 1:5)

Paul’s “true child” in the faith

introduced to Jesus through Paul’s ministry in Lystra on mission 1

grew in the Lord and was ready for inclusion in mission 2 *(Acts 15:36-41)

well thought-of by brothers in Christ in Lystra and Iconium (Acts 16:2)

COMMITTED servant of the Lord (Acts 16:3)

Entrusted with Responsibility

deployed by Paul for separate mission with Erastus to Macedonia (Acts 19:22)

Went from Macedonia to Corinth on Paul’s behalf

possibly a timid person because Paul encourages the Corinthians to make him feel welcome (1Cor 16:10-11; 1Tim 4:12)

was Timothy learning to overcome his natural tendencies in order to effectively serve the Lord?

A trusted companion

Accompanied Paul to Jerusalem (Acts 20:4-5)

With Paul in Rome when he wrote 3 of the prison epistles (Phil. Col. Phile.)

Trained in the forge of experience

entrusted with establishing governance in Ephesus (1Tim 1:3)

ends up being a prisoner himself (Heb 13:23)

he is no hireling (John 10:11-15)

HTSWL

Your spiritual heritage

Is Christ worthy of your life?

(The pursuit of usefulness to God)

How is God discipling you?