June 12, 2010 Lesson 5 of 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Make a list of all the things that Timothy is here told to do and to avoid in order to become ‘a good minister of Christ Jesus.’ Answer:1) point our truths, 2)have nothing to do with a)godless myths and b) old wives tales, 3) train yourself to be godly, 4) Command and teach, 5) don’t let others look down on you, 6) be set as an example for speech, life, love faith, and purity, 6) devote yourself to public reading of scripture, to preaching, and to teaching 7) don’t neglect your gift, and 8) be diligent in giving yourself, watch your life and doctrine, and persevere in them.

Distinguish in this passage (and in the list made in answer to Q1) between actions that concerned: a)Timothy’s personal life, and b) his public ministry. What can we learn here concerned the connection of these two? Answer: Paul is saying be godly in both areas. Let the Spirit lead you in the Word so that your personal and public life is one that will make others want to follow God.