1 Before Each Class Period 1 Make sure

1 Before Each Class Period 1. Make sure you have a lesson sheet. Get copies in advance if you are to be absent. 2. Read all texts in each lesson. § make notes about key points in each passage. § note words/phrases you don't understand, & be prepared to ask about them 3. 4. 5. 6. Memorize the memory verse. Write down & learn “Facts to Remember”. Answer questions on the Lesson Sheet Read through application questions, & be prepared to discussed them in class.

2 During Each Class Period 1. Bring your Bible (NKJ version), lesson materials, extra paper, & something to write with. 2. Correct answers on your lesson sheet as they are discussed. 3. Participate fully in all exercises. 4. During discussion of application questions make plans to change your life, based on what you learn.

Topics in I & II Timothy & Titus Spring, 2003 Embry Hills Church of Christ 3

4 Topics in I & II Timothy & Titus 1 Introduction and Background 2 Timothy's Work as an Evangelist 3 Living in a World of Sinners 4 Roles in the Church: Men & Women 5 Roles in the Church: Old & Young 6 Roles in the Church: Elders & Deacons 7 Personal Admonition: Purity 8 Personal Admonition: Development 9 Lessons to Servants & Rich 10 Dealing with Sinful Men in the Church

Outline of I Timothy 5 1: 1, 2 1: 3 -20 Greeting Charge Concerning Sound Doctrine 1: 3 -11 1: 12 -20 – Danger of False Teachers – Paul’s Experience & Exhortation 2: 1 -3: 16 Conduct in the Church 2: 1 -7 2: 8 -15 3: 1 -13 3: 14 -16 4: 1 -5 4: 6 -16 5: 1 -6: 2 Prayers for All Men & Women Elders & Deacons Summary & Doxology Prophecy of False Teachers to Come Qualities of a Good Minister Treatment & Teaching for Various Members 5: 1, 2 5: 3 -16 5: 17 -25 6: 1, 2 6: 3 -10 6: 11 -21 – – – – Old & Young Widows Elders Slaves Warning Against Wrong Motives Final Instructions to Timothy 6: 11 -16 6: 17 -19 – Personal Virtue – Command for the Rich

Outline of II Timothy 6 1: 1, 2 1: 3 -18 Greeting Exhortation to Loyalty 1: 3 -5 1: 6 -14 1: 15 -18 Friends 2: 1 -26 – Timothy’s Past – Paul’s Example – Deserters & Loyal Duties of a Minister 2: 1 -13 – Strength through Hardship: Soldiers, Athletes, Farmers 2: 14 -26 – A Diligent Workman: Reminding, Shunning, Cleansing, Correcting 3: 1 -4: 5 Perilous Times to Come 3: 1 -9 – Dangerous Men Described 3: 10 -17 – Character Required to Overcome 4: 1 -5 – Charge to Preach

7 Year 36 40 41 -43 44 -45 45 46 -47 48 -49 50 50 -53 53 54 -58 58 58 -60 60 -61 61 -63 63 -67 67 -68 A Brief “Life of Paul” Event Reference Letters Conversion Acts 9 *First Jerusalem Visit (w/ Barnabas) Acts 9: 26 -30 In Tarsus Acts 9: 30 In Antioch with Barnabas Acts 11: 25, 26 *Second Jerusalem Visit (w/ Gifts) Acts 11: 27 First Journey (w/ Barnabas) Acts 13, 14 In Antioch Acts 14: 26 -28 *Third Jerusalem Visit (Conference) Acts 15 Second Journey (w/ Silas & Timothy) Acts 15 -18 I, II Thess *Fourth Jerusalem Visit (the Church) Acts 18: 22 (To Antioch) I, II Corinthians Third Journey Acts 18: 23 -21: 14 Galatians Romans *Fifth Jerusalem Visit (Imprisoned) Acts 21: 15 -23: 30 Imprisoned in Caesarea Acts 23 -26 Taken to Rome (“Fourth Journey”) Acts 27, 28 Col. , Philemon, Early Imprisonment in Rome Acts 28: 16 -31 Eph. , Philip. I Tim, Titus ? ? Release, Journey to Spain, etc. ? ? Later Imprisonment in Rome, Death II Timothy

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11 Lesson 1 Memory Verse II Tim 3: 16, 17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

12 Lesson 2 Memory Verse II Tim 4: 1 -5 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their

13 Lesson 3 Memory Verse II Tim 3: 12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

14 Lesson 4 Memory Verse I Tim 2: 1, 2 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all

15 Lesson 5 Memory Verse Titus 2: 7, 8 …In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

16 Words for Timothy’s Job Evangelist (II Tim 4: 5; & see Eph 4: 11) - Messenger of Good – Preacher of the Gospel Preacher (II Tim 4: 2) - A Herald; One who proclaims formally – Of Paul: I Tim 2: 7, II Tim 1: 11 Minister (I Tim 4: 6, II Tim 4: 5) - Servant, Attendant, “Deacon” – Serving Jesus Christ – Of Paul: I Tim 1: 12 Teacher (I Tim 4: 11; II Tim 4: 2) – One who Instructs – Of Paul: I Tim 2: 7 – Responsibility (2: 24) that can be transferred to others: II Tim 2: 2 – Position—Implying Authority: I Tim 1: 7; 2: 12, & see Eph 4: 11 Charge (I Tim 1: 3, 6: 17) – [Pass on/transfer a] Command – From Paul to Timothy: I Tim 1: 5, 18; 6: 13 Charge (I Tim 2: 14; 4: 1) - Solemn Witness, Charge Earnestly – From Paul to Timothy: I Tim 5: 21 Instruct (I Tim 4: 6) – Remind, Point Out

17 Timothy’s Work Words (II Tim 4: 2) Preach – Herald, proclaim with authority Ready – Urgent (ASV), Instant (KJV), standing by, present, at hand, coming upon Convince – Convict, refute, confute (suggests shame of person convicted); bring to light, expose; find fault with, correct; demand explanation Rebuke – Reprimand; strongly warn; chide; adjudge, (Jesus did this to demons & storm) Exhort – Call on, entreat, beg, encourage urge to pursue course of conduct. Longsuffering – Great patience, endurance, constancy

Character and Consequence 18 Men (I Tim 2: 8 -12, & I Pet 3: 1 -6) • Holy • Without Wrath or [Wrong Thoughts] Women • Godliness • Gentle & Quiet Spirit • Trust in God • Without Fear • Hands Lifted in Prayer • Dress (Propriety & Moderation) • Submission & Not Teaching • Learning in Silence • Good Works • Chaste Conduct (incl. Dress) • Respect (“Fear”) & Submission I Peter 3: 1 -6 • Good Works

19 • • • • Elder’s Qualifications Blameless Husband of One Wife Faithful Children Not Accused of Dissipation or Insubordination Not Self-Willed Not Quick Tempered Not Give to Wine Not Violent Not Greedy for Money Hospitable Lover of What is Good Sober-Minded Just • Holy • Self-Controlled • Holding Fast the Faith • • • Good Behavior Able to Teach Gentle Not Quarrelsome Not Covetous Rules Own House Well Children in Submission Not a Novice Good Testimony from Those who are Without

20 Deacon’s Qualifications Deacons • • • Reverent Not Double-Tongued Not Given to Much Wine Not Greedy for Money Holding the … Faith with a Pure Conscience • Tested & Found Blameless • Husbands of One Wife • Ruling their Children & Houses Well Wives • • Reverent Not Slanderers Temperate Faithful in All Things

Outline of Titus 21 1: 1 -4 1: 5 -16 Greeting Care of the Church 1: 5 -11 1: 12 -20 2: 1 -15 – Elder’s Qualifications – False Teachers Instructions to Church Members 2: 1 -3 – Older Men & Women 2: 4 -8 – Younger Women & Men 2: 9, 10– Slaves 2: 11 -15 – Motive for Godly Living 3: 1 -11 General Conduct of Christians 3: 1, 2 – As Citizens 3: 3 -7 – Past & Present Character 3: 9 -11 – Avoiding Divisiveness 3: 12 -15 Final Instructions to Titus

22 Lesson 6 Memory Verse I Tim 3: 1 This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work.

23 Lesson 7 Memory Verse I Tim 3: 1 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

24 Flee These Things (I Tim 6) (In Context) What Timothy was to Flee Desire to Pride, Obsession Harmful be Rich with Disputes Lusts… Lust of the Pride of Lust of the Flesh Eyes Life What Timothy was to Pursue Godliness, Righteousness Faith God-Directed Behavior God-Directed Thought Love, Patience, Gentleness God-like Care for Others

25 Fear & Shame (II Tim 1) Warnings • Stir up the Gift of God (v 6) • Do not have a Spirit of Fear (v 7) • Do not be ashamed of the Lord’s Testimony (v 8) • Do not be ashamed of Paul (v 8) • Hold Fast the Pattern of Sound Words (v 13) • Keep (by the Holy Spirit) the Good thing Committed to you (v 14) The Antidote for Fear: “A Spirit of…” Sound Mind Love Power (Discipline) Backed, & Not Concerned Stirred-up Protected by for Self (Ready to Gifts & Power Suffer) Activities

26 Lesson 8 Memory Verse I Tim 4: 8 For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.

27 “Transitive” Property of Teaching I Write to you (I Tim 3: 15) You know How to Behave Instruct the Brethren in These Things (I Tim 4: 6) Meditate on Save Both these things Yourself… (I Tim 4: 15) …& Those who hear you. Things you Heard from me… (II Tim 2: 2) Commit to …Who Will Faithful Teach Men… Others Also.

28 Lessons from Soldiers & Others Soldiers • Endure Hardship (v 3) • Do Not Become Entangled in Other Affairs (v 4) Athletes • Compete According to Rules (v 5) Farmers • ? Hardwork (v 6) • Be First to Benefit from Work (v 7)

29 Principles of Training • • • It’s hard to get started (But it gets easier). The longer you wait, the harder it is to start. No Pain, No Gain. (There have to be sacrifices. ) Progress sometimes seems slow. You have to set goals along the way. Obvious progress is a great motivator. Training must be regular. Discipline & good habit-building are essential. You will lose ground quickly when you stop. It helps to have a partner. “Trainers” who challenge us are helpful.