2. Trusting the Bible – 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Jan 26, 2024

Read 2 Timothy 3:10-17 and pages 15-18 of A.S.K.

Questions from the Bible reading

1. What does Paul want Timothy to know about him in verses 10 and 11?

2. What does Paul say about the life a Christian should expect in this world in verses 12 and 13?

3. Why do you think Paul says Christians should expect a life like that?

4. Paul writes of where Timothy first learned about the Bible. Where and when was that?

5. In verse 15 what big message does Paul say the Bible teaches us?

6. What do the words “Scripture” and “God-breathed” mean, do you think?

7. What does Paul want for every “man of God”?

8. Draw a diagram to show, or simply explain, the four ways Paul says that Scripture is useful:

Questions from the book

1. Can you describe some times when we need to trust something or someone?

2.A ‘chronological snob’ thinks he is better than people of the past. In what ways? Give some examples.

3. Explain some of the ways in which old people have an advantage over young people.

4.What evidence can we think about to help us know the Bible is reliable?

5. How do you think the Holy Spirit works in Christians to show them the Bible is true?

6. Compose a prayer which asks for the Spirit’s help with the Bible, and for protection from the Devil’s lies.

Questions to do at home

1. What parts of the Bible do you find it hardest to believe?

2. Where would you begin if you were asked to explain the Bible to someone who didn’t know it at all?

3. What examples can you remember of Jesus using the Bible (Old Testament)?