Forged

Introduction
Pastor Tom Shirk
January 4, 2009

"Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandments of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is our hope; to Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord " - ¹Timothy 1:1,2

Acts 16:¹- first meet Timothy
2 Tim 1:5 - mother/grandmother
2 Tim 3:14 - learned scriptures
Phil 2:19 - Paul's thoughts about Timothy

Timothy was timid.

Principles: truth matters.

Grace Mercy Peace

LifeGroup Questions:
1. Who would you call your spiritual "father" (or "mother")? Why?
2. Can you think of anyone who might call you theirs?
3. Paul's purpose for writing ¹Timothy is stated in 3:14,15. How does Paul describe the church? Is this still the role of the church? How can a local church do this today?
4. See the following verses and note the common thread. Do you have that thread? (Psalm 18:46; 25:5; 27:9; Micah 7:7; Habakuk 3:18; Colossians 1:27)