It’s a character lesson for this week; Chapter four in 1 Timothy. Very encouraging too. Come join me as I study. I’m really glad you’re here.
Let’s begin with a prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for this book, these chapters, the lesson You have for us today. Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit, Your plan for me, and Your constant Presence in my life. I ask and pray for the same for each person who is reading along with this. Bless us all, Lord. Lead us and teach us what You mean for us to see in 1 Timothy 4. In Your name, I pray. Amen.
I’m in the NIV but if I use another I’ll let you know. And the standard request: have something to write with and upon and open the Scriptures to 1 Timothy 4.
Read 1 Timothy 4:1-6
It is a truth of faith that everything God created is good, nothing to be rejected if it is received with _______________, because it is consecrated by the ___________________ and ________. (Write out verses 4&5)
How to be a good minister of Christ Jesus: Point _________.
And you will be _______________ on the truths of the faith and of the ______________________ that you have followed.
Granted, Timothy was a preacher and many of us are not, but we all have opportunities to minister to others. All things are good if received with _________________ because they are consecrated by the ______________ and prayer.
Read 1 Timothy 4:7-10
Train yourself to be __________.
Godliness has value for ________________, holding promise for both the ________________________ and the __________________.
This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. vs9.
Name one way you can train yourself to be Godly.
Put your hope in the living God, who is the ____________ of all people, and especially those who ____________.
Read 1 Timothy 4:11-16
Set an example for the believers in _________, in ___________, in __________, in ___________ and in ___________.
Do not neglect your __________ (if you believe you have the Holy Spirit too, which means you have been and will continue to be blessed and all blessings are gifts.)
Be diligent in these matters.
Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will ________________________. Write out or highlight the parts of those verses that speak to you today.
Thank you for joining me for Bible Study today. I hope you want to grow your faith as much as I do mine.
Verse 10 in the Message to end us today:
Take it to heart. This is why we’ve thrown ourselves into this venture so totally. We’re banking on the living God, Savior of all men and women, especially believers.