Contents (not
sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture): Where? Who?
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1:1
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Paul, apostle of CJ by will of G, in keeping w/promise of
life that is in CJ,
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1:2
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To Timothy, my dear son: grace, mercy & peace from G
the Father & CJ our Lord.
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1:3
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I thk G whom I serve as ancestors did w/clr conscience as
I remem u constantly in prayers
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1:4
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Recalling ur tears, I long 2 see u, so I may be filled
w/joy.
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1:5
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I’m reminded of ur sincere faith which 1st
lived in gram Lois & ma Eunice & now lives in u
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1:6
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For this reason, I remind you fan into flame gift of G in
you thru laying on of my hands.
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1:7
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For Spirit G gave not make us timid, but gives pwr, love
& self-discipline.
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1:8
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So don’t be ashamed of testimony about L or me; join me in
suffring 4 gospel by pwr of G.
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1:9a
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He saved us/called us to holy life – not bec anythg we
done but bec of His purpose/grace
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1:9b
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This grace was given us in CJ before beginning of time
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1:10
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now reveal thru Savior who destroy death/brought
life/immortality 2 lite thru gospel.
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1:11-12a
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Of this gospel I appointed herald, apostle, teacher; That
why I suffering as I am
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1:12b
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this no cause 4 shame: I know who I believd/convincd he
able guard what I entrustd him
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1:13
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What u heard frm me keep as pattern of sound teaching
w/faith & love in CJ.
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1:14
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Guard good deposit entrusted to u w/help of HS who lives
in us.
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1:15
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U know everyone in Asia deserted me, incl Phygelus and
Hermogenes.
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1:16
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May L show mercy to hsehld of Onesiphorus, he oftn refrshd
me/not ashamd of my chains
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1:17
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On contrary, when he in Rome, he searched hard until he
found me.
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1:18
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May L grant he find mercy from L on that day; u know how
he help me in Ephesus.
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Divisions (run-on
sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture):
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1:1-5
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Paul’s Greetings to and Remembrances of Timothy
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Principle:
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Christians should be Thankful
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2
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1:6-14
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Paul’s Instructions for Timothy
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Principle:
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Christians should Testify about Christ
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3
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1:15-18
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Paul’s Deserters and Helpers
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Principle:
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Christians should be Loyal
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Subject Sentence (10-word sentence with proper structure):
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Paul writes Timothy another letter encouraging him in
Christian life.
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Aim:
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TCMATK Christians should be deliberate in their behavior
and protect their character to glorify
Jesus.
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Application:
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If you were to write a letter to your spiritual child, how
would you address them? What do you
remember about them?
How would you like your spiritual mentor to remember you?
What are you thankful for regarding how you came to faith?
How will you express your thankfulness to God and to
people for your salvation and ministry?
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What are your spiritual gifts and how might you fan them
into flame?
How might you encourage someone else to fan their gifts
into flame?
In what way have you experienced the power, love and
self-discipline of the Holy Spirit in your life?
What will you do to keep from being ashamed of the
testimony about Christ?
How are you suffering for the gospel? How have you seen the power of God manifest
in your suffering? What is your
response to your suffering? How might
you encourage another Christian who is suffering?
What does it mean to you that God gave you grace in Jesus
Christ before the beginning of time?
What does it mean to you that Jesus Christ has destroyed
death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel?
What is your responsibility to the gospel and how might
you improve how you’re carrying out that responsibility?
What have you entrusted to Christ that you have faith He
will protect?
What is the good deposit we are supposed to guard that is
entrusted to us? Where else in
Scripture do you find instruction on how to guard that deposit? How might the Holy Spirit help us guard it?
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When have you been deserted? How did being deserted make you feel?
Who has refreshed you in your faith and life and how will
you pray for them?
How will you exert great effort to minister to someone
this week?
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