Timothy Bible Studies- Week 5- Day 5

Scripture
Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, 26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

Observation
Don't engage others with stupid/ frivolous arguments. Do not use their harsh ways back at them but instead counsel them about the need to seek the truth so they can turn away from the devil. 

Application

Do not be tempted to engage in verbal disputes with crazy as they are not only a waste of time but of your energy also.  Not everyone is as reasonable and may have been "captured" by the evils of the world however do attempt to guide them towards the light. 

Prayer
Dear LORD,
help me steer away from unwanted chaos and conflicts and focus on living the truth based on your WORD. 
AMEN

Timothy Bible Studies- Week 5 - Day 4

Scripture

Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 

Observation

there are still many people who may be blind to GOD and his ways. Let the others know of his WORD and why you are following him.  

Application

Spread the GOOD NEWS of GOD where you can. Do yourself be prudent in following the WORD and also showing that it is beneficial to live according to his direction. 

Prayer

Dear LORD,

help me spread your good news to others and also let me be able to lead by example so that I am able to be a role model of your  goodness to everyone around me.

AMEN. 

Timothy Bible Study- Week 5- Day 3

Scripture
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David.This is my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.


Observation
Trials and tribulation are something that one has to undertake to reach the desired salvation that was promised by GOD. Nothing is impossible with him. Suffering is not eternal and only temporary while we are here in this world.

Application
We were not promised smooth sailing lives while being here on earth. However the promise of being with him in eternal glory is something that we should be focusing on while working through all the trials that come our way.

Prayer
Dear GOD,
help me keep focus and be tolerant of all the challenges that come my way. Help me keep focus on being with you.
AMEN.

Timothy Bible Studies- Week 5- Day 2

Scripture

 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. 9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,

 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. 14 Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

Observation
Do not be embarrassed by what you see nor dishearten by the suffering that one endures for Christ. Keep strong and believe that you are on the right path. Don't despair and keep the faith.

Application
There is nothing wrong nor anything to be ashamed about living based on the WORD. We are the fortunate ones that he has bestowed his grace on. Enjoy the gifts that he has given to you and also take heart to do good deeds and to stay on the true path.

Prayer
Dear LORD,
It hasn't been easy for me to keep the faith but I will still be trudging on this path to follow your WORD and to do GOOD. No regrets!!
AMEN.

Timothy Bible Studies- Week 5- Day 1

Scripture

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline

Observation

God gives us the courage to face all the challenges that we may meet in our lives. He gives us the tools that we need to survive. 

Application

Make use of the strengths that were bestowed unto you. Let the powers given to you from above shine from within you. We are able to achieve anything when we put our faith in GOD and our minds to the task we decide on. 

Prayer

Dear LORD,

help me keep my focus on you and also fully utilise the gifts that you have given me. 

AMEN. 

Timothy Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 5

Scripture

1 Timothy 6:20-21New International Version (NIV)

20 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, 21 which some have professed and in so doing have departed from the faith.

Grace be with you all.

Observation

Take care of what is given to you. Don't get swayed by gossip mongers and their desire to get you to stray from the Faith with their lies.

Application

Be careful with what you listen to as not all that is said by others is to your benefit. Always double check with the WORD of God to see whether what is preached is in line or something related to prosperity by false preachers. 

Prayer

Dear GOD, keep me from these wolves in sheep clothing and help me guard the blessings that you have given me. 

AMEN. 

Timothy Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 4

Scripture
 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.

Observation
God wants us to do good and focus on helping others . Not indulge in the pleasures of the world just because we seem to be doing better than others financially. 

Application
Focus on what you can do for others with your position and use your earthly posessions/ wealth to help others.  This will earn your more brownie points with GOD.

Prayer
Dear LORD,
don't let me develop selfish needs and wants by focusing on hording  material wants.  Let me do more good deeds and help others. 

AMEN. 

Timothy Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 3

Scripture
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

Observation
God tells us to stay away from being drawn by EVIL and focusing on physical/ material wants instead of what is really meant for us.  Keep the faith and stay on the path

Application
Keep focus and stay on the path that GOD has guided us through. Don't indulge in the pleasures of the world as they will bring more harm then good in the end.

Prayer
Dear LORD,
thanks for all the constant reminders to keep my focus on you and your WORD.
AMEN. 

Timothy Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 2

Scripture

 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

Observation

We came into the world with nothing and will leave with nothing. Money corrupts people and turn them into devils. 

Application

Be Happy and contented with your LOT. You are given what you need not what you want. Don't hanker after money and material possession as it will give you more trouble then good. 

Prayer

Dear LORD,

help me keep my focus on you and not to be envious of material horders.  Let me be contented with what you give me.

AMEN. 

Timothy Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 1

Scripture

Timothy 6: 2

Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers. Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the welfare[a] of their slaves.

Observation

Obey your master and show respect to them as they are devoted to your welfare.

Application

Serve your master well as he has your interest at heart. 

Prayer

Dear LORD,  

assist me , your servant in showing you the respect that you deserve. Let me be discipline in your servitude. 

AMEN. 

Timothy Bible Studies- Week 3- Day 5

Scripture
 For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”[a] and “The worker deserves his wages.”[b] 19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses. 

Observation
God tells us not to be hasty. We need to observe and understand all the facts before we place any judgement on others or the situation. 

Application
Do not indulge in gossip and passing judgement on others prematurely. Those are the worse behavior to exhibit. Be Just to ALL.

Prayer
Dear LORD,
help me stay away from pre-judgement and lead be to be fair and just.
AMEN. 

Timothy Bible Studies- Week 3- Day 4

Scripture

So I counsel younger widows to marry, to have children, to manage their homes and to give the enemy no opportunity for slander. 15 Some have in fact already turned away to follow Satan.

16 If any woman who is a believer has widows in her care, she should continue to help them and not let the church be burdened with them, so that the church can help those widows who are really in need.

observation

God teaches us how to act so that we can protect ourselves against evil. He wants us to be generous to those in need. 

Application

God knows what is best for us and we should trust in him. He will not abandon us nor leave us without help. 

Prayer

Dear LORD,

I know that you have my best interest in heart. Guide me in your ways and let me keep your WORD.

 Amen. 

Timothy Bible Studies- Week 3- Day 3

Scripture
5 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.
 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God.


Observation
God wants us to try to treat people around us well and don't have any ill intentions towards them.

Application
 Treat others how you would like others treat you but at the same time don't be a pushover and carry out GOD's WORD. It is better to do things right by Christ then by man as he is the ultimate judge.

Prayer
Dear LORD,
Help me treat people fair and just while at the same time carry out your WORD + not get manipulated by evil. 

AMEN. 

Timothy Bible Studies- Week 3 - Day 2

Scripture
 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.

Observation

Do not let others make you wayward from the path. Do what is right in your behavior during your life here on earth. You will save yourself by your actions.

Application
Do not let other's judgement get to you. They may not know better and lead you down the wrong path. Lead by example and take action to lead Godly lives. Spread the word through your actions.

Prayer
Dear Lord,
help me keep to the path and not let negative thoughts or people cloud my vision. 
Amen

Timothy Bible Studies- Week 3- Day 1

Scripture

 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

Observation

God shows us the way to live. Abandon all the tales of the world if you want to be with him. 

Application

Do not give in to rubbish tales and gossips that many spread around us. All these are created by evil to distract us and keep us away from the right path. We need to train our minds and grow in our spirituality.

Prayer

 Dear LORD,

help me keep focused and away from all the evil gossip and tales that others enjoy spreading around. Train me in your WORD so that I may be with your forever.

AMEN. 

Timothy Bible Studies- Week 2- Day 5

Scripture

 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great:

He appeared in the flesh,
    was vindicated by the Spirit,[a]
was seen by angels,
    was preached among the nations,
was believed on in the world,
    was taken up in glory.

Observation

God gave us instructions via the prophets so we are knowledgeable about his WORD and can follow him. 

Application

 God suffered to take away our sin. He prepares us for his 2nd coming. Heed his WORD.

Prayer

Dear LORD,

I'm looking eagerly for your 2nd coming and being with you forever in your kingdom

AMEN.