WIWO: 1 Timothy Day 5 – 3:1–16 — Qualified

Day 5: 1 Timothy 3:1–16 — Qualifications for Church Leadership Reading: Requirements for overseers and deacons, plus the church’s purpose Study Questions: 1. Observation: What character qualities are emphasised for church leaders? Blameless, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, gentle, diligent, dignified, full of integrity. 2. Interpretation: Why does Paul focus more on character than on skills […]

OTKC 27 – Honour Marriage as Sacred

When Jesus addressed the Pharisees’ questions about divorce, He unveiled a profound truth that transcends cultural norms and reshapes how believers understand marriage. In Matthew 19:6, Jesus declares: “So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate”. This command challenges us to honour marriage as […]

Dryden Shorts – After Encountering Jesus

What happens after an encounter with Jesus? We could be a: Worshipper – showing love and devotion to Jesus in words and deeds Warrior – gaining an awareness of spiritual warfare and being equipped Worker – operating in line with the Lord’s instructions for mission accomplished Witness – sharing observations of what you experience Him […]

WIWO: 1 Timothy Day 4 – 2:1–15 — Worship Instructions

Day 4: 1 Timothy 2:1–15 — Instructions for Worship and Community Life Reading: Guidelines for prayer and conduct in worship Study Questions: 1. Observation: What priorities does Paul establish for corporate worship and prayer? Paul’s priorities include communal opportunities to communicate with God; different types of prayers hold great significance for Paul, and he expects […]

WIWO: 1 Timothy Day 3 – 1:12–20 — Paul’s Testimony

Day 3: 1 Timothy 1:12–20 — Paul’s Testimony and Charge to Timothy Reading: Paul’s personal testimony and instructions to Timothy Study Questions: 1. Observation: How does Paul describe his own transformation and calling? Paul recognises that it took the grace and mercy of God to rescue him from his sins. Indeed, he sees himself as […]

WIWO: 1 Timothy Day 2 – Focus 1:1–11 — The Problem

Day 2: 1 Timothy 1:1–11 — Greeting and the Problem of False Teaching Reading: Paul’s greeting and initial warnings about false doctrine Study Questions: 1. Observation: What specific problems with false teaching does Paul identify? Myths and endless genealogies that promote speculation. A misapplication of the law of God. These teachings distract saints from what […]

WIWO: 1 Timothy Day 1 – Book Overview

Day 1: Book Overview — Setting the Foundation Focus: Introduction to 1 Timothy and its context Reading: Skim through the entire book (6 chapters) to get the big picture Study Questions: 1. Historical Context: What can you learn about Paul’s relationship with Timothy and the situation in Ephesus from scanning the letter? Paul has an […]

WIWO: 1 Timothy Overview

And so it begins – Word In, Word Out, the Bible Study series here on the blog. The first book we’ll work through is 1 Timothy. The format is we have the four questions to consider with the day given to explore responses to the question, then the next day will see my responses to […]

OTKC – A Reminder

Before embarking on the journey of exploring more of the series, it’s worth highlighting what the series is about, which you can find in this initial series introduction. It’s been something that I’ve been keen to explore because of the nature of what it is to be a follower of Jesus, and often I think […]

Dryden Shorts – Return to Rest

We are not impressing God with a lot of activity. We are not impressing God by telling Him all the things we’ve achieved. The idea of being fruitful stems from our faithfulness, and being faithful is about abiding in Christ. Abiding in Christ is to accept the invitation to rest in Him. Often, it’s good […]

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