1. Paul to Timothy

2. Timothy Beloved son in the faith Been taught Old Testament scriptures from childhood (Mother Eunice/G mother Lois) Probably in his thirties at this point Timothy: Name – ‘one who honours God’ / a reputation for Godliness Now serving as a young leader in the church at Ephesus Things to be addressed there.....

3. Set an example – model it Speech: words, personal conversation Life: Conduct, ways of doing things Love: Genuine and sincere Faith: Believing in God’s promises and ways Purity: Pure in inmost thoughts and actions

4. Speech Words – do they bring life and strength to others or negativity and criticism? “Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks..” Mt 12:34 ______________________________________

5. Life Conduct, ways of doing things.....wise and good choices “....show that they can be fully trusted so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Saviour attractive.” Titus 2:10 “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do”... 1 Peter 1:15 “Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us”. 1 Peter 2:12

6. Love Must be sincere Love one another as I have loved you Jn 15:12

7. Faith Trust in God

8. Purity Sexual purity “Keep yourself pure”.... 5:22-23 In conformity to God’s moral law.....”Above reproach” 3:2

9. Public reading of scripture Reading of Law and prophets Reading the book of the Law to men, women and others who could understand Neh 8:1-8 Jesus did this too in the synagogue “The spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon me....” Lk 4:16-27 Reading of the letters _______________________________________ Preaching - exhortation Teaching - instruction

10. Use the Gift! Laying on of hands...body of Elders “Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him.” Deut 34:9 Antioch: “...Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:1-3 (God’s workmanship) ‘Gracious endowment’ The Holy Spirit’s work

11. Road signs

12. Progression Diligent Whole hearted Everyone may see your progress “Now it is required that those that have been given a trust must prove faithful” 1 Cor 4:2 ____________________________________ “From him the whole body joined and held together by every supporting ligament grows and builds itself up in love as each part does its work.” Eph 4:16

13. Watch your life and doctrine closely Persevere Save yourself (?) and others Sin brings others down. Damages you and others.

14. What is God asking you to do? (Big arms.....)