As the year concludes, you may wish to review how you have done as we have adopted come follow me. As an individual and as a family.
For me my study has been lees about my behaviour but more about what I can share that will help the class.
Though I can confidently say I have completed the Bible this year. I can't remember the last time I did that. Maybe seminary. If that is the minimum you too have achieved, I still think that is worth a pat on the back.
For me, I have discovered things in the new testament I did no know. I understand it's construction a lot better, who wrote the texts and who they were for. There have been long Saturday nights, staying up until 2 or 3am to ensure I have read and understood sufficiently & considered plenty of questions to ask and prepared answers if needed.
For those of you who have managed to do more than just read (or maybe listen), but also study and discuss in your household I applaud you and am confident your lives are richer for it.
Would anybody else like to share their thoughts on this years study? I may ask again in a few weeks.
Looking forward to next year can anyone tell me what we are studying? I'll give you a clue, it is not the Book of Mormon.
Though I can confidently say I have completed the Bible this year. I can't remember the last time I did that. Maybe seminary. If that is the minimum you too have achieved, I still think that is worth a pat on the back.
For me, I have discovered things in the new testament I did no know. I understand it's construction a lot better, who wrote the texts and who they were for. There have been long Saturday nights, staying up until 2 or 3am to ensure I have read and understood sufficiently & considered plenty of questions to ask and prepared answers if needed.
For those of you who have managed to do more than just read (or maybe listen), but also study and discuss in your household I applaud you and am confident your lives are richer for it.
Would anybody else like to share their thoughts on this years study? I may ask again in a few weeks.
Looking forward to next year can anyone tell me what we are studying? I'll give you a clue, it is not the Book of Mormon.
It is The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ.
The church is releasing some new videos. They are available on the gospel library app.
Anybody had a sneak peek yet?
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This week.
Lots of little chapters with lots of tid bits.
Lots of verses you may have heard regularly over the years but not necessarily associated with these books.
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1st. Lets discuss who Timothy & Titus were and why these next epistles are slightly different to the other epistles. Timothy & Titus had served with Paul on some of his missionary journeys. They were then called as leaders of Congregations, sounds like a...Bishop. This is all in the manual.
I have a couple of directions we can go in this week.
I've been liking the format I've been using of late, where we list topics on the board of things we found in the assigned chapters.
But I carve a few other direction we could go in?
1. Topics
2. Popular Verses
3. List good example and bad example behaviours listed in these chapters
4. Discuss what caught your eye this week and what you learned
Any preference?
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1. Topics
I have a couple of directions we can go in this week.
I've been liking the format I've been using of late, where we list topics on the board of things we found in the assigned chapters.
But I carve a few other direction we could go in?
1. Topics
2. Popular Verses
3. List good example and bad example behaviours listed in these chapters
4. Discuss what caught your eye this week and what you learned
Any preference?
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1. Topics
What topics were covered in this weeks reading?
1 Tim 1 : Hope & Faith in Jesus Christ
1 Tim 2 : Pray for leaders, views towards women
1 Tim 3 : Bishops & Deacons,
1 Tim 4 : Apostasy
1 Tim 5 : Policy regarding widows
1 Tim 6 : Money
2 Tim 1 : Fear & Shame
2 Tim 2 :
2 Tim 3 : Apostasy & Scriptures
2 Tim 4 : Apostasy & Teaching
Titus 1 : Bishops qualities & Duties
Titus 2 : Behavioural do's and don'ts
Titus 3 : Behavioural do's and don'ts
Phil 1 :
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2. Popular Verses
1 Tim 4:12 : Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. See section 3.
1 Tim 6:10 : For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
2 Tim 1:7 : For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Tim 1:8 : Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
2 Tim 3:1-5 : This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
2 Tim 3:7 : Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
2 Tim 3 16-17 : All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
2 Tim 4:7 : I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
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3. Good Example & Bad Example
Good Example
Grace, Mercy 1 Tim 1:2
Charity 1 Tim 1:5
Faith, Charity, Holiness, Sobriety 1 Tim 2:15
Blameless, Husband of 1 Wife, Vigilant, Sober, Hospitable 1 Tim 3:2
Patient 1 Tim 3:3
Good report 1 Tim 3:7
Honourable, Dignified 1 Tim 3:8
Labour & Suffer 1 Tim 4:10
Meditate (study) & apply 1 Tim 4:15
Righteousness, Faith, Charity, Peace 2 Tim 2:22
Gentle to all, Patient 2 Tim 2:24
Blameless, lover of hospitality, Sober, Just, Holy, Temperate (Self Control) Titus 1:7-8
Bad Example
Blasphemy, persecutor, voilent 1 Tim 1:13
Given to wine, bullying, greedy of lucre (money), brawler, covetous 1 Tim 3:3
Deceitful 1 Tim 3:9
Lies & Hypocrisy 1 Tim 4:2
Vain babbling 2 Tim 2:16
Flee youthful lusts 2 Tim 2:22
Foolish & unlearned questions 2 Tim 2:23
Lover of self, Covetous, Boasing, Pride, Blasphemous, Disobedience to parents, Unthankful, Liars, Fans Accusers, No Self Control, Traitors, heady (Rash), high-minded (puffed up, conceited), 2 Tim 3:2-4
Self Willed (Obstinate, Arrogant), Angry, Given to Wine Titus 1:7-8
As per the title of this weeks lesson how can we be an example...
in word?
in conversation?
in charity?
in spirit?
in faith?
in purity?
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4. What I Enjoyed
1 Tim 1 : Hope & Faith in Jesus Christ
1 Tim 2 : Pray for leaders, views towards women
1 Tim 3 : Bishops & Deacons,
1 Tim 4 : Apostasy
1 Tim 5 : Policy regarding widows
1 Tim 6 : Money
2 Tim 1 : Fear & Shame
2 Tim 2 :
2 Tim 3 : Apostasy & Scriptures
2 Tim 4 : Apostasy & Teaching
Titus 1 : Bishops qualities & Duties
Titus 2 : Behavioural do's and don'ts
Titus 3 : Behavioural do's and don'ts
Phil 1 :
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2. Popular Verses
1 Tim 4:12 : Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. See section 3.
1 Tim 6:10 : For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
2 Tim 1:7 : For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Tim 1:8 : Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
2 Tim 3:1-5 : This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
2 Tim 3:7 : Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
2 Tim 3 16-17 : All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
2 Tim 4:7 : I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
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3. Good Example & Bad Example
Good Example
Grace, Mercy 1 Tim 1:2
Charity 1 Tim 1:5
Faith, Charity, Holiness, Sobriety 1 Tim 2:15
Blameless, Husband of 1 Wife, Vigilant, Sober, Hospitable 1 Tim 3:2
Patient 1 Tim 3:3
Good report 1 Tim 3:7
Honourable, Dignified 1 Tim 3:8
Labour & Suffer 1 Tim 4:10
Meditate (study) & apply 1 Tim 4:15
Righteousness, Faith, Charity, Peace 2 Tim 2:22
Gentle to all, Patient 2 Tim 2:24
Blameless, lover of hospitality, Sober, Just, Holy, Temperate (Self Control) Titus 1:7-8
Bad Example
Blasphemy, persecutor, voilent 1 Tim 1:13
Given to wine, bullying, greedy of lucre (money), brawler, covetous 1 Tim 3:3
Deceitful 1 Tim 3:9
Lies & Hypocrisy 1 Tim 4:2
Vain babbling 2 Tim 2:16
Flee youthful lusts 2 Tim 2:22
Foolish & unlearned questions 2 Tim 2:23
Lover of self, Covetous, Boasing, Pride, Blasphemous, Disobedience to parents, Unthankful, Liars, Fans Accusers, No Self Control, Traitors, heady (Rash), high-minded (puffed up, conceited), 2 Tim 3:2-4
Self Willed (Obstinate, Arrogant), Angry, Given to Wine Titus 1:7-8
As per the title of this weeks lesson how can we be an example...
in word?
in conversation?
in charity?
in spirit?
in faith?
in purity?
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4. What I Enjoyed
A couple of mine were the following
Tim 1:11-17 Paul admits he used to persecute the saints. He calls himself a chief sinner for it. But even such sins have been forgiven. Should we then follow the saviours example and forgive those that offend us? How bad do we have to be before we cannot be redeemed?
I've tried to work out if Paul was physically a prisoner when he was writing this as he calls himself a prisoner a lot (2 Tim 1:8, Phil 1:1,9). If not, it seems like an unusual thing to say. After listening to a podcast on this is was suggested he was using the term kind of like the word criminal. He has been imprisoned for the cause of teaching the gospel. He has been a prisoner. The gospel of Jesus Christ was introducing new ideas that many people were struggling to understand and as a result of their misunderstanding some people in authority believed they were menaces and locked up those teaching these new doctrines. Same happened to Joseph smith and many of the missionaries in the Book of Mormon.
Tim 1:11-17 Paul admits he used to persecute the saints. He calls himself a chief sinner for it. But even such sins have been forgiven. Should we then follow the saviours example and forgive those that offend us? How bad do we have to be before we cannot be redeemed?
I've tried to work out if Paul was physically a prisoner when he was writing this as he calls himself a prisoner a lot (2 Tim 1:8, Phil 1:1,9). If not, it seems like an unusual thing to say. After listening to a podcast on this is was suggested he was using the term kind of like the word criminal. He has been imprisoned for the cause of teaching the gospel. He has been a prisoner. The gospel of Jesus Christ was introducing new ideas that many people were struggling to understand and as a result of their misunderstanding some people in authority believed they were menaces and locked up those teaching these new doctrines. Same happened to Joseph smith and many of the missionaries in the Book of Mormon.
Christ mission was not to save sinners but repentant sinners.
Regardless of your political views you may have noticed the verse suggesting we give thanks for leadership. Maybe we could pray for our MP’s to gain some clarity and unity! 1 Tim 2:1-3
1 Tim 3:4-5 Such an obvious principle. The family is the fundamental unit of society. If more men looked after their family and managed this, then he will likely be more qualified to serve in the church. After all, our end goal is to manage a rather large family.
1 Tim 5:8 Explaining the need to provide for your family.
1 Tim 5:20 Not sure how I feel about this one. In most instances resolutions between man and the saviour and kept behind the bishops door in the name of confidentiality.
1 Tim 5:25 Our actions will define who we are, not what we will say we will do.
1 Tim 6:7 I noted the intentional use of the word Certain.
1 Tim 6:17 What are 'uncertain riches'? Basically anything physical. Yes, money, but some people rely on stuff to make them happy. If this is the case, and this stuff cannot come with you, then you will be unhappy when you pass through. You can only rely on one thing. not just for happiness but salvation too.
2 Tim 2:10-12 There are many verses like this in this weeks reading. Basically giving a promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. These verses also remind me of the beatitudes. The meek shall inherit the earth.
There were many verses relating to focusing on the Saviour rather than on thing of no to little value, whether that be gossiping, back biting, or just asking questions that there is no answer for or challenging beliefs with science 1 Tim 6:20
2 Tim 3:6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses. Have we been warned of late of anything creeping into our homes?
2 Tim 3:15 Paul shows us the value of the scriptures and we can see what type of people come from reading the scriptures from a young age. Another comparison with Joseph Smith who was reading the bible avidly at 14 and younger.
2 Tim 4:1-5 Comparing what I'm reading with the world, 'heap to themselves teachers' or put in place people supposedly learned to tell us what is right and what is wrong. For example identify as whatever you want to be.
2 Tim 4:16-18 : At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.
17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. When Paul started his ministry he felt alone in terms of mortal aid. However the lord was with him & he was delivered.
1 Tim 3:4-5 Such an obvious principle. The family is the fundamental unit of society. If more men looked after their family and managed this, then he will likely be more qualified to serve in the church. After all, our end goal is to manage a rather large family.
1 Tim 5:8 Explaining the need to provide for your family.
1 Tim 5:20 Not sure how I feel about this one. In most instances resolutions between man and the saviour and kept behind the bishops door in the name of confidentiality.
1 Tim 5:25 Our actions will define who we are, not what we will say we will do.
1 Tim 6:7 I noted the intentional use of the word Certain.
1 Tim 6:17 What are 'uncertain riches'? Basically anything physical. Yes, money, but some people rely on stuff to make them happy. If this is the case, and this stuff cannot come with you, then you will be unhappy when you pass through. You can only rely on one thing. not just for happiness but salvation too.
2 Tim 2:10-12 There are many verses like this in this weeks reading. Basically giving a promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. These verses also remind me of the beatitudes. The meek shall inherit the earth.
There were many verses relating to focusing on the Saviour rather than on thing of no to little value, whether that be gossiping, back biting, or just asking questions that there is no answer for or challenging beliefs with science 1 Tim 6:20
2 Tim 3:6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses. Have we been warned of late of anything creeping into our homes?
2 Tim 3:15 Paul shows us the value of the scriptures and we can see what type of people come from reading the scriptures from a young age. Another comparison with Joseph Smith who was reading the bible avidly at 14 and younger.
2 Tim 4:1-5 Comparing what I'm reading with the world, 'heap to themselves teachers' or put in place people supposedly learned to tell us what is right and what is wrong. For example identify as whatever you want to be.
2 Tim 4:16-18 : At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.
17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. When Paul started his ministry he felt alone in terms of mortal aid. However the lord was with him & he was delivered.
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