Leadership Lessons from 1 and 2 Timothy
A Free 11-week E-Mail Bible Study
by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson
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"St. Timothy" (5th Century), fresco, Basilica of St. Paul
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I've always loved First and Second Timothy. Paul's warmth encourages me, his
exhortations to his protégé Timothy challenge me, his example of sacrificing all
for the gospel humbles me. These two epistles include:
A powerful doxology ("Now to the King eternal, immortal,
invisible ...")
Assurance of God's saving love ("who wants all men to be
saved...")
Christ as the one Mediator
Guidelines for selecting church leaders
Strong exhortations to flee ungodliness and pursue
righteousness, faith, love, and peace
A declaration of faith in God's keeping power
A call to endure hardship
A warning to handle God's word as careful workmen
Advice in gently instructing opponents
A revelation of all Scripture as "God-breathed"
... and much more
My mind keeps returning to Paul's last words:
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the
faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness ...." (2
Timothy 4:7-8)
You and I want to live our lives strongly and finish well! These letters
teach us how and urge us towards godly living. Here is the outline of our 11-week
study:
I invite you to journey with me and thousands of brothers and sisters
world-wide through a study of 1 and 2 Timothy. Here's how
we'll study together.
- Each Saturday I'll e-mail you the lesson for the week
. Then you'll
read the Bible passage and use my notes to help you understand it better.
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On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday you'll receive a question
from that week's lesson to think about and answer. This is designed as a
"total immersion" approach to Bible study, since I believe God wants to use
these lessons to work real and permanent change in your life. (You can opt
out of the daily questions if you like, however, and just receive the weekly
lessons.) You'll be thinking about these passages constantly over these
weeks -- long enough for God to work his Word into your life and lifestyle.
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You can respond to the questions and exercises
using the Joyful
Heart Bible Study Forum -- and read others' answers to reinforce your own
understanding.
- With each lesson you'll receive a link to a 20- to 30-minute audio
teaching that sums up the passage you've been studying that week. Some
who learn better from hearing than from reading really appreciate this.
- Then on Saturday, I'll send you the next week's lesson.
As
of February 22, 2009, we've had more than 2,819 sign-ups from over 104 countries,
including Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda,
Albania, Netherlands Antilles, Antarctica, Australia, Barbados, Belgium,
Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Botswana, Belarus, Belize, Canada, Congo,
Switzerland, Cote D'Ivoire, Cameroon, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Egypt, Eritrea, Spain, Ethiopia, Fiji,
Faroe Islands, France, Grenada, Georgia, Guernsey, Ghana, Guatemala, Hong Kong,
Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, India, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, Saint
Kitts and Nevis, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Cayman Islands, Kazakhstan,
Laos, Lebanon, Saint Lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Latvia, Madagascar, Malta,
Malawi, Mexico, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, New Zealand,
Oman, Panama, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pakistan, Puerto Rico,
Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Sweden,
Singapore, Swaziland, Turks and Ciacos Islands, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey,
Trinidad and Tobago, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay,
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Yugoslavia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe. 15% specify text
format, 85% HTML format. 32% selected the weekly format, 68% the daily format. |
Why don't you sign up right now -- and then encourage some of your friends to
sign up and study along with you.
Sign up today. You'll receive the first lesson this coming Friday. There is no cost to participate in the study, though
donations are
encouraged so we can create more studies, reach more people, and
continue to offer this free of charge. We
respect your
privacy and never sell, rent, or loan our lists. Please don't subscribe your
friends; let them decide for themselves.
Please don't sign up for more than one of my Bible studies at
one time. Each of them is pretty intensive. Also, please don't sign up for your
friends; let them decide for themselves.
| One big favor you can do for
me: Please link to this Bible study in your online
bookmarks, blog, personal webpage, ministry or church website, as
follows: 1 & 2 Timothy Bible Study
www.jesuswalk.com/timothy/ The number of people who
will find this on the Internet is directly related to the number of
links you and other place. If you can't link, that's okay, too. I
understand. It would be a big help if you would place a bookmark on
your favorite online system. Please do this right now before you forget.
Thanks. Pastor Ralph  |
Leadership Lessons from 1 & 2 Timothy
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