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1 Timothy

The Letters

The Letters

When
c. AD 62–64
Written by
Paul
Chapters
6

The big idea

Paul instructs his young delegate in Ephesus on sound teaching, prayer and worship, the qualities of bishops and deacons, and godliness with contentment.

Themes

  • Sound doctrine
  • Godliness
  • Contentment and money
  • Order in the Church

Memory verse

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
1 Timothy 1:15 · KJV

Key passages

  • 1:15Christ came to save sinners
  • 2:1–6Pray for all men
  • 3:1–13Bishops and deacons
  • 3:15–16The pillar and ground of truth
  • 6:6–10Godliness with contentment

Links to other Scripture

  • Titus 1Elders in every city
  • Acts 20:17–38Paul and the Ephesian elders
  • Matthew 6:24God and mammon
  • 2 TimothyPaul’s last letter to Timothy

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Notes from

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Journal prompts

Keep a journal or notebook for your study. Write your answers there, in your own words.

  1. Where do you see Christ in this book?
  2. Paul tells Timothy not to let anyone despise his youth but to be an example. What example are you setting in the places you spend your time?
  3. Paul asks for prayers for all people, including rulers. Who do you find hardest to pray for?
  4. Godliness with contentment is great gain. What would contentment look like for you this month?
  5. In one sentence, this book is about…