2 Timothy - Study 5
Pray: Ask God to speak
Read Passage Aloud: 2 Timothy 4: 1-8 perhaps ask two different people to read from two different translations)
Re-tell the passage in your own words.
General Questions
What do you like about the passage?
What do you find interesting and or challenging about the passage?
Read Passage Aloud: 2 Timothy 4: 1-8 perhaps ask two different people to read from two different translations)
Re-tell the passage in your own words.
General Questions
What do you like about the passage?
What do you find interesting and or challenging about the passage?
Specific Questions
1. One of the things that stands out to many people as they read this passage is the verse that says "preach the word." How do you preach the word? Most people will not stand up in church and "preach" so what does this mean to and for you in your everyday life?
2. How prepared are you for this to happen? How could you be more prepared?
3. What season of life are you in right now? Is it a tough season? A season where God is front and centre or is it a season where there are other priorities? What are some things you could put in place to see the season change?
4. When Paul says to Timothy "fight the good fight" what do you think he means? What does it mean to run "the race"?
5. What does it mean for you to discharge the duties of your ministry? What is your ministry? What have you been called/ asked to do by God? Has that been hard for you to do?
6. If you were to say "yes I will....." what would you be saying yes to?
Please begin to talk with your Life Group about possible Engage opportunities that they may know about in their local area.
1. One of the things that stands out to many people as they read this passage is the verse that says "preach the word." How do you preach the word? Most people will not stand up in church and "preach" so what does this mean to and for you in your everyday life?
2. How prepared are you for this to happen? How could you be more prepared?
3. What season of life are you in right now? Is it a tough season? A season where God is front and centre or is it a season where there are other priorities? What are some things you could put in place to see the season change?
4. When Paul says to Timothy "fight the good fight" what do you think he means? What does it mean to run "the race"?
5. What does it mean for you to discharge the duties of your ministry? What is your ministry? What have you been called/ asked to do by God? Has that been hard for you to do?
6. If you were to say "yes I will....." what would you be saying yes to?
Please begin to talk with your Life Group about possible Engage opportunities that they may know about in their local area.
2 Timothy - Study 4
Pray: Ask God to speak
Read Passage Aloud: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 (perhaps ask two different people to read from two different translations)
Re-tell the passage in your own words.
General Questions
What do you like about the passage?
What do you find interesting and or challenging about the passage?
Read Passage Aloud: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 (perhaps ask two different people to read from two different translations)
Re-tell the passage in your own words.
General Questions
What do you like about the passage?
What do you find interesting and or challenging about the passage?
Specific Questions
1. One of the things people often talk about is what happens in the "last days." Cindy talked about the fact that were are living in the "last days." What difference should this make to the way we live our lives?
2. When you read through the different adjectives listed in verse 2 and 3 which of these do you see as being prevalent in society? How do we change that?
3. How do you think people who don't know Jesus respond to seeing followers of Jesus passionately debating and arguing about theological issues? Is it really worth the having an argument over?
3. When Paul says to Timothy in verse 5 "They will act religious, but will reject the power that will make them godly. Stay away from people like that! How do we do that when we are supposed to be visible and influence them for good and for Jesus? What do you think Paul is really saying to Timothy? Is it really to stay away from them? Or is there something else that you think Paul is saying?
4. What is difference between acting religious and the power that will make them godly? Is there a difference between this type of power and the power that comes from the Holy Spirit? Where do you see different types of power being exercised? Where do you see different types of power exercised in the church?
5. How do you steer into truth? Paul then says "you know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance." How did you discover what your purpose was in life?
6 How has God brought His word alive to you as you have followed Jesus? How has it been a 'safeguard' to you?
If you are looking for something to help you read the Bible with someone check out the resource page of the app and you'll find the "explore" booklet which will guide you through what to do. You can also pick up a booklet from the recourse table on Sunday.
1. One of the things people often talk about is what happens in the "last days." Cindy talked about the fact that were are living in the "last days." What difference should this make to the way we live our lives?
2. When you read through the different adjectives listed in verse 2 and 3 which of these do you see as being prevalent in society? How do we change that?
3. How do you think people who don't know Jesus respond to seeing followers of Jesus passionately debating and arguing about theological issues? Is it really worth the having an argument over?
3. When Paul says to Timothy in verse 5 "They will act religious, but will reject the power that will make them godly. Stay away from people like that! How do we do that when we are supposed to be visible and influence them for good and for Jesus? What do you think Paul is really saying to Timothy? Is it really to stay away from them? Or is there something else that you think Paul is saying?
4. What is difference between acting religious and the power that will make them godly? Is there a difference between this type of power and the power that comes from the Holy Spirit? Where do you see different types of power being exercised? Where do you see different types of power exercised in the church?
5. How do you steer into truth? Paul then says "you know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance." How did you discover what your purpose was in life?
6 How has God brought His word alive to you as you have followed Jesus? How has it been a 'safeguard' to you?
If you are looking for something to help you read the Bible with someone check out the resource page of the app and you'll find the "explore" booklet which will guide you through what to do. You can also pick up a booklet from the recourse table on Sunday.
2 Timothy - Study 3
Pray: Ask God to speak
Read Passage Aloud: 2 Timothy 2:14-26 (perhaps ask two different people to read from two different translations)
Re-tell the passage in your own words.
General Questions
What do you like about the passage?
What do you find interesting and or challenging about the passage?
Read Passage Aloud: 2 Timothy 2:14-26 (perhaps ask two different people to read from two different translations)
Re-tell the passage in your own words.
General Questions
What do you like about the passage?
What do you find interesting and or challenging about the passage?
Specific Questions
1. One of the most common quarrels that take place among people are those that revolve around minor issues that are known as splitting hairs. When were you involved in a splitting hairs moment? Was it over what you called something? A theological issue? The way you pronounce a word?
2. When you read the passage above you'll notice the issue at hand for Timothy was when the resurrection happens. How have you responded when theological issues develop between people? Do you jump in and argue a point? Do you back off and shy away from the debate?
3. How do you think people who don't know Jesus respond to seeing followers of Jesus passionately debating and arguing about theological issues? Is it really worth the having an argument over?
3. When Paul says to Timothy it only ruins the ones who listen he means that these arguments have a great and long lasting effect on those listening. How can we as followers of Jesus be a better example to those watching how we act.? How do you need to change in order that people might see Jesus in you? Or more of Jesus in you?
4. What is it you need to flee from? What do you need to put in place to hold you accountable or ensure you flee from this thing?
5. What do you need to put in place in order to pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace? Which of these things do you need to pursue in greater measure? Which of these do you struggle to pursue?
6 How could you help someone you know come into a relationship with Jesus?
If you are looking for something to help you read the Bible with someone check out the recourse page of the app and you'll find the "explore" booklet which will guide you through what to do. You can also pick up a booklet from the recourse table on Sunday.
1. One of the most common quarrels that take place among people are those that revolve around minor issues that are known as splitting hairs. When were you involved in a splitting hairs moment? Was it over what you called something? A theological issue? The way you pronounce a word?
2. When you read the passage above you'll notice the issue at hand for Timothy was when the resurrection happens. How have you responded when theological issues develop between people? Do you jump in and argue a point? Do you back off and shy away from the debate?
3. How do you think people who don't know Jesus respond to seeing followers of Jesus passionately debating and arguing about theological issues? Is it really worth the having an argument over?
3. When Paul says to Timothy it only ruins the ones who listen he means that these arguments have a great and long lasting effect on those listening. How can we as followers of Jesus be a better example to those watching how we act.? How do you need to change in order that people might see Jesus in you? Or more of Jesus in you?
4. What is it you need to flee from? What do you need to put in place to hold you accountable or ensure you flee from this thing?
5. What do you need to put in place in order to pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace? Which of these things do you need to pursue in greater measure? Which of these do you struggle to pursue?
6 How could you help someone you know come into a relationship with Jesus?
If you are looking for something to help you read the Bible with someone check out the recourse page of the app and you'll find the "explore" booklet which will guide you through what to do. You can also pick up a booklet from the recourse table on Sunday.
2 Timothy - Study 2
Pray: Ask God to speak
Read Passage Aloud: 2 Timothy 2:1-13 (perhaps ask two different people to read from two different translations)
Re-tell the passage in your own words.
General Questions
What do you like about the passage?
What do you find interesting and or challenging about the passage?
Read Passage Aloud: 2 Timothy 2:1-13 (perhaps ask two different people to read from two different translations)
Re-tell the passage in your own words.
General Questions
What do you like about the passage?
What do you find interesting and or challenging about the passage?
Specific Questions
1. One of the most important things Jesus said to his disciples was this - 'Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. (Matthew 28: 19-20). So the question is who discipled you? What did they do?
2. Maybe an easier question is who was/is in your life that passed on the Bible/ Jesus to you? Or Who are you grateful to for that? Or Who modelled Jesus to you?
3. These people are often people who have grasped what Jesus has revealed to them and passed it onto someone else. But grasping and passing is not a once off thing as Chris said its an ongoing thing - when was the last time you had a conversation with someone about what God might be doing in your life or even what he might be doing in their life?
4. Chris mentioned three types of people - soldier (who looks up), athlete (who immerses in things to help grow), farmer (who perseveres) - which do you think you are? Why?
5. Which do you need more of - do you need to persevere more, look up more, immerse more? How will you do this?
6. Have you ever asked someone the question 'I'm looking to read the Bible with someone - would you be interested?' How did that go? What did you do? Maybe the challenge for you is to ask someone that question and see what their response is?
If you are looking for something to help you read the Bible with someone check out the recourse page of the app and you'll find the "explore" booklet which will guide you through what to do. You can also pick up a booklet from the remorse table on Sunday.
1. One of the most important things Jesus said to his disciples was this - 'Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. (Matthew 28: 19-20). So the question is who discipled you? What did they do?
2. Maybe an easier question is who was/is in your life that passed on the Bible/ Jesus to you? Or Who are you grateful to for that? Or Who modelled Jesus to you?
3. These people are often people who have grasped what Jesus has revealed to them and passed it onto someone else. But grasping and passing is not a once off thing as Chris said its an ongoing thing - when was the last time you had a conversation with someone about what God might be doing in your life or even what he might be doing in their life?
4. Chris mentioned three types of people - soldier (who looks up), athlete (who immerses in things to help grow), farmer (who perseveres) - which do you think you are? Why?
5. Which do you need more of - do you need to persevere more, look up more, immerse more? How will you do this?
6. Have you ever asked someone the question 'I'm looking to read the Bible with someone - would you be interested?' How did that go? What did you do? Maybe the challenge for you is to ask someone that question and see what their response is?
If you are looking for something to help you read the Bible with someone check out the recourse page of the app and you'll find the "explore" booklet which will guide you through what to do. You can also pick up a booklet from the remorse table on Sunday.
2 Timothy - Study 1
Pray: Ask God to speak
Read Passage Aloud: 2 Timothy 1:1-17 (perhaps ask two different people to read from two different translations)
Re-tell the passage in your own words.
General Questions
What do you like about the passage?
What do you find interesting and or challenging about the passage?
Read Passage Aloud: 2 Timothy 1:1-17 (perhaps ask two different people to read from two different translations)
Re-tell the passage in your own words.
General Questions
What do you like about the passage?
What do you find interesting and or challenging about the passage?
Specific Questions
1. What do you love to do while you're on holiday? Have you ever thought that when you're on holiday, you're not on holiday from God? What would it look like to take God on holiday with you?
2. What are your gifts? Do you have any gifts that are unutilised? What would it take to see your gifts fully activated?
3. What do you need to do to see the gift rekindled? What caused the gift to dwindle in the first place?
4. What does it mean to live a "holy life"? How do you live a such a life? (see 2 Tim 1:9)
5. When have you found yourself being ashamed of God? What did/does that look like?
6. How do you guard the "good deposit"? What would help you do this?
7. What do you need to put in place to ensure you do not drift in your walk with God?
Please see the video below for an update on Troy and his study and availability till early December
1. What do you love to do while you're on holiday? Have you ever thought that when you're on holiday, you're not on holiday from God? What would it look like to take God on holiday with you?
2. What are your gifts? Do you have any gifts that are unutilised? What would it take to see your gifts fully activated?
3. What do you need to do to see the gift rekindled? What caused the gift to dwindle in the first place?
4. What does it mean to live a "holy life"? How do you live a such a life? (see 2 Tim 1:9)
5. When have you found yourself being ashamed of God? What did/does that look like?
6. How do you guard the "good deposit"? What would help you do this?
7. What do you need to put in place to ensure you do not drift in your walk with God?
Please see the video below for an update on Troy and his study and availability till early December
Pray: Ask God to speak
Read Passage Aloud: 2 Timothy 1:1-17 (perhaps ask two different people to read from two different translations)
Re-tell the passage in your own words.
General Questions
What do you like about the passage?
What do you find interesting and or challenging about the passage?
Read Passage Aloud: 2 Timothy 1:1-17 (perhaps ask two different people to read from two different translations)
Re-tell the passage in your own words.
General Questions
What do you like about the passage?
What do you find interesting and or challenging about the passage?