Transcript A Study of Ist & II Timothy

A Study of
Ist & II Timothy
Teachers
Justin Ruf and Scott Abernathy
“A Workbook On 1st and 2nd Timothy”
by David Padfield used as a Guide.
Quarter Schedule
Class Day
1 Sunday
2 Wednesday
3 Sunday
4 Wednesday
5 Sunday
Wednesday
6 Sunday
7 Wednesday
8 Sunday
Wednesday
9 Sunday
10 Wednesday
11 Sunday
12 Wednesday
Date
Subject
6/1/2014 Introduction
6/4/2014 Monthly Singing
6/8/2014 I Timothy 1:1-11
6/11/2014 I Timothy 1:12-20
6/15/2014 I Timothy 2:1-15
6/18/2014 Gospel Meeting
6/22/2014 I Timothy 3:1-13
6/25/2014 I Timothy 3:14-4:5
6/29/2014 I Timothy 4:6-5:2
7/2/2014 Monthly Singing
7/6/2014 I Timothy 5:3-16
7/9/2014 I Timothy 5:17-25
7/13/2014 I Timothy 6:1-10
7/16/2014 I Timothy 6:11-21
Quarter Schedule
Class Day
Date
Subject
7/20/2014 II Timothy 1:1-7
13 Sunday
14 Wednesday 7/23/2014 II Timothy 1:8-18
7/27/2014 II Timothy 2:1-13
15 Sunday
16 Wednesday 7/30/2014 II Timothy 2:14-26
8/3/2014 II Timothy 3:1-9
17 Sunday
Wednesday
8/6/2014 Monthly Singing
8/10/2014 II Timothy 3:10-17
18 Sunday
19 Wednesday 8/13/2014 II Timothy 4:1-8
8/17/2014 II Timothy 4:19-22
20 Sunday
21 Wednesday 8/20/2014 Next Quarter Preview
8/24/2014 Next Quarter Preview
22 Sunday
23 Wednesday 8/27/2014 Next Quarter Preview
8/31/2014 Next Quarter Preview
24 Sunday
How Timothy Enters the Work of Paul
Acts 15:36-41
Paul’s 2nd Journey; Paul and Barnabas Separate
36 And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let
us return and visit the brothers in every city where
we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how
they are.” 37 Now Barnabas wanted to take with
them John called Mark. 38 But Paul thought best
not to take with them one who had withdrawn
from them in Pamphylia and had not gone with
them to the work. 39 And there arose a sharp
disagreement, so that they separated from each
other. Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed
away to Cyprus, 40 but Paul chose Silas and
departed, having been commended by the brothers
to the grace of the Lord. 41 And he went through
Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
How Timothy Enters the Work of Paul
Acts 16:1-5
Timothy Joins Paul and Silas
16 Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A
disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a
Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father
was a Greek. 2 He was well spoken of by the
brothers at Lystra and Iconium. 3 Paul wanted
Timothy to accompany him, and he took him and
circumcised him because of the Jews who were in
those places, for they all knew that his father was a
Greek. 4 As they went on their way through the
cities, they delivered to them for observance the
decisions that had been reached by the apostles and
elders who were in Jerusalem. 5 So the churches
were strengthened in the faith, and they increased
in numbers daily.
Paul’s 2nd Journey
Paul’s 2nd Journey
Timothy Enters the Work of Paul
• Paul meets Timothy in Lystra. Described
as young (1 Timothy 4:12).
• Mother (Eunice) was a Jew who became a
Christian. Grandmother (Lois) was also a
Christian. (2 Timothy 1:5). Father was a
Greek.
• Timothy had a good reputation among the
brethren at both Lystra and Iconium (18
miles northeast).
• Had not been circumcised, so Paul did
that. Reason was because of the Jews’
knowledge that he was of Greek heritage.
Timothy Enters the Work of Paul
• Though not necessary for salvation, not
being circumcised would have hampered
their efforts among the Jews.
• Timothy will be Paul’s coworker and
companion for the next 16-17 years.
• Repeatedly used by Paul as a messenger
(Acts 18:5; I Thessalonians 3:1-6; Acts
19:22; I Corinthians 4:17, 16:10-11).
• Included in the introductory greeting in
six of Paul’s epistles (1st and 2nd
Thessalonians, 2nd Corinthians,
Colossians, Philemon, and Philippians).
Timothy assists Paul
• Shared in the evangelization of
Macedonia and Achaia.
• Aided Paul for three years at Ephesus.
• Sent to Corinth by Paul and described as
his “beloved and faithful child in the
Lord” (1 Corinthians 4:17).
• Paul tells the Philippians (2:19-23) that he
“had no one like him who would
genuinely be concerned for their welfare”.
Timothy assists Paul
• Joined Paul at Rome near the end of
Paul’s life (2nd Timothy 4:11, 21).
• Suffered imprisonment himself (Hebrews
13:23).
• Letters of 1st and 2nd Timothy written by
Paul near the end of his life.
Time and Place of Writing
• Paul released from first imprisonment possibly
as early as A.D. 61, likely no later than Summer
of A.D. 63.
• Paul resumed his preaching efforts soon after
release. Timothy was urged by Paul (who was in
Macedonia) to remain at Ephesus to combat false
teachers (I Timothy 1:3).
• Paul hoped to come to Ephesus, but thought he
might be delayed (I Timothy 3:15).
• This helps us see that I Timothy was likely
written by Paul while he was in Macedonia.
Estimates vary, but likely A.D. 62, or A.D. 63.
Time and Place of Writing
• No suggestion in either book that large scale
persecutions were occurring.
• 1st and 2nd Timothy written during the reign of
Nero as Emperor.
• Nero did instigate full scale persecution of
Christians, but not until after the great fire in
Rome on July 19, A.D. 64.
• Several ancient sources state that Peter and Paul
were both executed about the same time. Others
say Peter was crucified in A.D. 64/65 and Paul
beheaded in A.D. 66.
I and II Timothy
• Two of three books (w/Titus) frequently
referred to in the religious world as the
“Pastoral Epistles”. This term reflects
lack of understanding of the term (or
office) of Pastor.
• A more accurate description would be
“Evangelistic Epistles” because they
provide instruction for an Evangelist or
Preacher.
I Timothy Major Themes
• Teach nothing but sound doctrine.
• God showed mercy to Paul to make of
him an example to lead others to Christ.
• Wage the good warfare.
• Pray for everyone.
• Qualifications for Elders and Deacons.
• Know how to behave in the household of
God.
• Some will depart from the faith.
I Timothy Major Themes
• How to be a good servant.
• Care of certain widows.
• Honoring Elders.
• Godliness with contentment.
• Fight the good fight.
• Charge the rich to not put their hopes on
riches.