Lesson 7 Timothy
Lesson 7 TIMOTHY Objective: Childhood chastenings are helpful for the future. If Godly fear is nurtured in childhood, it will help the child to keep himself blameless in the world. This will bring blessings in the future. This study helps us to understand the historical background of Timothy and following his good example. Portions to read : Acts. 16:1, 17:14, 18:5, 19:22, 20:4, Rom. 16:21, 1 Cor. 4:17, 16:10, 2 Cor 1:1, 19 1 Thess. 1:13, 2 Thess. 1:1, 1 Tim 1:2, 2 Tim 1:2,5, 2 Tim 2:15. Introduction Timothy means 'Respect God'. Timothy was the spiritual son of Paul ( 1 Tim.1:2) and later became his traveling companion and official representative. Paul is seen praising Timothy for his good character in many places ( Phil. 2: 1-22). There is no other person mentioned like Timothy in Paul's epistles. Timothy served as Bishop of the church at Ephesus till his death. Here we will learn about the life of Timothy. Family and childhood ( Acts 16:12, 2Tim 1:5) Timothy was born