"I am writing you these instructions so that...you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household." 1 Timothy 3:14-15.
Writing probably from somewhere in Macedonia during his fourth mission trip, Paul penned his first pastorial letter to Timothy, his former traveling companion, faithful co-worker, and beloved son in the faith. Paul had stationed Timothy in Ephesus to combat false teaching with the truth of the gospel as well as deal various relational and organizational issues in the fledging church there.
Born the son of a Gentile father and a Jewish mother, Timothy had a unique background. Childhood training in the Scriptures at the hand of his mother and grandmother gave Timothy the knowledge that made hime "wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ." The faith that his mother and grandmother had was now his. Paul had traveled through Timothy's hometown of Lystra, a Roman colony in the province of Galatia, on his first mission trip.
When Paul returned to Lystra on his second mission trip, brothers in the churches spoke well of Timothy. Paul decided to take him along on his trip. Set apart and equipped for ministry by the laying on of hands, Timothy traveled and worked with Paul throughout most of his second and third mission trips. This week we learn about Timothy and what he was like.
Scripture: 1 Timothy and Acts 20:29-30
Bible Truth: Paul wrote to a young Timothy, his coworker in the faith, to encourage and instruct him in leading the church in Ephesus. Paul deals with false teaching, sound doctrine, and godly living.
Memory Verse: For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 1 Corinthians 13:9-10
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