3. God’s unchanging word – 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Feb 02, 2024

Read 1 Timothy 1:1-11 and pages 19-22 of A.S.K.

Questions from the Bible reading

1. What are the three ways Paul speaks of “Christ Jesus” in verses 1 and 2?

2. There is trouble in Ephesus which Paul wants to stop. What is the trouble?

3. Explain what these three terms mean: “pure heart”, “good conscience”, “sincere faith”

4. Describe the job some people want and why Paul thinks they should not do it.

5. Paul says the Old Testament law is good but only if you do what?

6. List out some of those for whom Paul says the law was given.

7. What do you think the word “doctrine” means?

8. Draw a picture, or describe with words, Moses receiving God’s first laws: the ten commandments.

Questions from the book

1. Can you think of parts of the Bible which people who are not Christians might find offensive, today?

2. Can you think of stories in the Bible where actions are described which we certainly should not do now?

3. God seems to let some people earlier in the Bible get away with their sin. Why is that?

4. Why, do you think, God tells us about himself slowly across history rather than all at once?

5. How should we read and use God’s laws to help us to repent and believe in Jesus?

6. Compose a prayer which thanks God for his law and asks him to show people today what it means for them.

Questions to do at home

1. What laws have you come across in the Bible which seem strange to you?

2. How would you answer a person who is not a Christian, who says the Bible approves of slavery?

3. Find out what Jesus said about the Old Testament law and how it’s to be used.