1 Timothy
Everyone who knew Timothy liked him. Read Acts 16:1–2.
He was an unselfish and trustworthy young man.
Timothy worked with Paul and was like a son to him.
Paul often gave Timothy difficult tasks to do because he got along so well with people.
1:15
There is an important truth in this verse. See if you can find it.
Here is a hint. It begins with the words, Jesus Christ.
Crafty thinks it’s important to remember these words.
Write the words of this truth on two cards. Give one to someone to use as a bookmark. Keep the other one for yourself.
1:19
What did Paul mean when he said this?
Paul said that someone who has lost their faith is like a ship that has sunk.
Thinky suggests building a paper boat.
Place it on the water. Then fill the boat with stones until it sinks.
Now think about this! How do you keep your faith strong?
You do it by reading the Bible. The Bible teaches you how God wants you to live.
If you don’t keep your faith strong, sin will take it away.
Then your life will move away from God. It will sink just like the boat.
2–4
Paul tells Timothy that everyone in the church has a job.
The whole church should work together to tell the truth about Jesus.
Everyone should do their share. That includes men and women, leaders, and church members.
Timothy’s job is to teach the church members what they must do.
Read 1 Timothy 4:11.
2:3–6
God wants everyone to be saved.
Arty has an idea for something you can do.
Make a pamphlet that will help to spread the good news about Jesus.
Fold an 8½×11 inch piece of paper in half.
Now you have a pamphlet with four pages.
Write Good news! on the front page.
Write the words of verses 5 and 6 on the inside pages.
You can add other verses such as John 1:12, John 3:16, and Acts 16:31.
Decorate your pamphlet.
Find someone to give your pamphlet to.
2:1–7
Christians have an important job.
They must tell people the good news about Jesus.
That is because God wants everyone to be saved.
That is God’s plan for the world!
He also wants Christians to work together to make it happen.
4:7–8
Paul tells Timothy to train himself to be a godly person.
He must train himself to live in the way God wants him to live.
Inny wants to know how you can do that.
What can you do every day to help you to become more like Jesus?
Write down three things that will help you to become spiritually fit and healthy.
4:11–16
Paul says Timothy must be an example in everything that he says and does.
Read verse 12.
He must keep on doing these things.
He mustn’t become discouraged and give up his faith.
Read verses 15–16.
Being a Christian is like exercising.
In order to become fit, you have to train every day.
To become a godly person, you also have to train every day.
Read verse 8.
6:11–20
Paul says Timothy has to fight the good fight of faith.
This means that you must remain faithful to Jesus as long as you live.
Inny would like to know if you have some ideas about how to do this.
Think about what keeps you doing something.
Then decide how that would help you stay living for Jesus.
What advice does Paul give you in verses 11, 18, and 20?
What will you get if you fight the good fight of faith until the very end?
Write down the answer you find in verse 12.
