Week #4 Study Questions

Timothy (Philippians 2:19-23)

1. Timothy has a mother who is a Christ follower and a grandmother who is a Christ follower (2 Timothy 1:5). What is your family history in relation to God and Christianity (or "religion" for that matter)?

2. To have a "kindred spirit" (Philippians 2:20) with someone means that he is just like you. If he was in your place it would be as if you were there in person. We are to have a "kindred spirit" with Christ. As we are in His place it needs to be as if He were here in person. How are you doing as a representative of Jesus?

3. Timothy is a convert to Christianity through Paul's ministry and a close friend to Paul. Timothy goes on to be a leader in the church. Paul will write Timothy to encourage him to not be fearful (2 Timothy 1:7). Have you ever been afraid of something? If so, what was it and how did you cope?

4. Some of the most powerful Scripture verses and passages ever written come from the apostle Paul to Timothy. (See 1 Timothy 1:15; 2:5; 4:12; 6:11, 2 Timothy 1:14, 2:15; 3:16-17; 4:7). Read these verses and pick out one that means something to you.