The Overflow

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1 Timothy 1:12-20

12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, 13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, 14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. 16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 18 This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, 20 among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.

Questions

  1. What are you thankful for? Share with the Group. How does thankfulness oppose pride?

  2. How do you serve the church and others outside it? How does serving the Lord and others oppose selfishness?

  3. Paul says, “but I received mercy” in verses 13 and 16. What is mercy? How does God’s mercy impact our lives according to Romans 12:1-2?

  4. Paul publicly shares his testimony to be read by Timothy, the church and false teachers in Ephesus. What is your testimony? How has Jesus changed your life?

Digging deeper

Read about Paul’s testimony in Acts 9 & 16. Share your testimony with someone this week!

Spend time in prayer

The Lord answered our prayers for 700 people on Easter Sunday. Will you pray that as our church sees physical growth we would see spiritual growth, salvations and baptisms?