Bethany Bible Study

Hebrews - Review

Hebrews Chapter : 13:18-25 GOOD CONSCIENCE | BENEDICTIONPRAYER REQUEST (18-19): What is the prayer request? How can we have a clear conscience? What is the ‘restoration’ referred to?BENEDICTION (20-21): How do enjoy peace of God and peace with God? Why is resurrection important? How is Lord Jesus Christ described? How can we do great things? What must be our focus?CONCLUSION (22-25): What must be our response? Are these teaching exhaustive? What do we learn about Timothy? What is the final blessing given?REFLECTION: How can we bless others?

Hebrews : Chapter 13 Our Worship + Our WorksPRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIFE (1-6): What are some good christian works and qualities identified?LEADERS (7, 17): Why must the leaders be remembered? Why must they be obeyed? What is the responsibility of leaders?CHRISTIAN WORSHIP (8-16): What is the warning against traditions? Where is our altar? Where was Jesus crucified? How can we 'go out and bear his reproach'? How can we bring our sacrifices and worship? What must complement our worship?CONCLUSION (18-25): How can we have a good conscience? What is the benediction? What is author's final appeal?

Hebrews 12:18-29 Mt Sinai Versus Mt Zion | Unshakeable KingdomMt Sinai and Mt Zion (18-24): What is the significance of Mt. Sinai? Why is Mt. Zion better?God Speaks (25): How does God speak? What is the consequence of ignoring God’s voice? The Unshakeable Kingdom (26-28): What was shaken at Mt Sinai? What will be shaken at Mt Zion? What is believer’s inheritance? How must we serve God? Is the Kingdom of God now or in the future? What are two seemingly extreme attributes of God’s character?REFLECTION: Have you embraced the grace of Mt. Zion? How are you serving God?

Hebrews 12: 4-17 Lord’s Discipline | 2 Priorities| BitternessLORD’s DISCIPLINE (4-13) Why does Lord discipline and what should be our response? How should we discipline? Why should make straight the paths?GOD AND MAN (14): What must take priority in our relationship with God and with man? Where must we look?WARNING & EXHORTATIONS (15-17): What causes bitterness? What is the outcome? How can we uproot bitterness? What must we flee? What did Esau give away, why was it wrong, and what was the consequence?REFLECTION: How do you respond to chastening by God? Is there any root of bitterness in your life?

Hebrews Chapter 12:1-4 Jesus: Author & Finisher of FaithWHEREFORE (1): How does verse 1 connect with chapter 11?SPIRITUAL JOURNEY (1): What metaphor is used to describe our spiritual journey? What lessons can we learn and apply to our journey?RUNNING BY LOOKING (2-4): Who must we focus on? Why not focus on heroes of faith? What makes Jesus a great role modelREFLECTION: Who is Jesus? How does knowing more about Jesus influence our faith?

Hebrews Chapter 11:32 Faith of Judges: JephthahJEPHTHAH's BEGINNING: What was the environment during his time?Who were his parents? How is Jephthah described? Why did he leave his father's house? What did he do when he was away?JEPHTHAH'S RETURN & BATTLE: Why is Jephthah asked to return and what offer is given to attract him? How did Jephthah go about his battle plan? What is the secret of his victory?JEPHTHAH's FOOLISH VOW: What vow did he make? Why was it foolish?What was the outcome?REFLECTION: What can we learn from the faith of Jephthah? (JUDGES 10-11)

Hebrews Chapter 11:32 Faith of Judges: BarakBARAK’s CALL: What environment were the Israelites facing during the time of Barak? How did Barak receive his call? What was God’s mission for Barak?BARAK’s VICTORY OF FAITH: Why did Barak feel like a misfit to complete the mission? How did he respond to the mission? How was he equipped for the mission?How did Barak achieve victory? What role did Debroah play in Barak’s life? What price did Barak pay for his partial obedience?REFLECTION: What can we learn from the life & faith of Barak? (JUDGES 4 & 5)

Hebrews Chapter 11:32 Faith of Judges: SAMSONSAMSON’s BEGINNING: What was unique about the birth of Samson? What role did his parents play in his upbringing? What was Samson’s calling?SAMSON’s VICTORIES: What was the condition around Samson’s time as a judge? What were some victories in the life of Samson? What was the secret of his strength and victory?SAMSON’s DECLINE AND ENDING: Why did Samson’s life enter a state of decline? What were his failures? What qualified Samson to be a hero of faith?REFLECTION: What can we learn from the faith of Samson? (JUDGES: 13-16)

Hebrews Chapter 11:32 Faith of Judges: GideonJUDGES: Who lead Israel before Judges? How many Judges ruled Israel and what are their names? What was the condition of Israelites during that time?FAITH IN ACTION: What qualified Gideon to be listed among the heroes of faith? Did Gideon have any failures? (Judges 6-8)Reflection: What can we learn from the faith of Gideon?

Hebrews Chapter 11:29-30 Faith of Joshua and RahabFAITH OF JOSHUA & ISRAELITES: Who commissioned Joshua to lead Israel and what was the charge given to him? What gave Joshua the confidence to lead? What was needed for the walls to fall down? What was the significance of making seven rounds? What was the outcome of the victory?FAITH OF RAHAB: Who was Rahab? What inspired her faith? How was she rewarded for her faith? How is the expression of her faith symbolic of the Passover and the Cross?REFLECTION: What can we learn from the faith of Joshua and Rahab?

Hebrews Chapter 11:23-29 FAITH OF MOSESFAITH AT BIRTH (23): Who exercised faith at the birth of Moses? How does faith give courage to act? Why was Moses considered a ‘proper child’?FAITH AT YOUTH (24-26): Who raised Moses? What critical choice did Moses make? What was the trade-off? Was Moses better off or worse because of his choice?FAITH AS AN ADULT (27-29): Why was Moses not afraid of Pharaoh? When and where did God choose Moses? What quality may have attracted God to choose Moses? How did Moses exercise faith? How does the faith of Moses change the course of Jewish history? Did Moses realize the fulfillment of promise?REFLECTION: How does faith of Moses challenge us and encourage us? Can we have the faith of Moses?

Hebrews Chapter 11:20-22 FAITH AT FINAL MOMENTS OF LIFE Isaac | Jacob | JosephFAITH OF ISAAC (20): Who was the recipient of Isaac’s blessing? Were the two sons blessed equally? Why is Isaac’s act of blessing a commendable act of faith? Was Isaac’s faith honored by God?FAITH OF JACOB (21): Who was the recipient of Jacob’s blessing? Why was that unusual? Why is Jacob’s faith commendable? Was Jacob’s faith honored by God? What else was commendable about Jacob’s last moments?FAITH OF JOSEPH (22): What was Joseph’s final death wish? Why was this an act of faith? Was Joseph’s faith honored by God?Reflection: What lessons can we learn from the faith of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph? What will be our final words during the final moments of our life?

Hebrews Chapter 11:8-19 Faith of AbrahamABRAHAM’S FAITH: THE CALL TO GO (8-10): At what season of his life was Abraham called? Why was Abraham’s response commendable? Did Abraham settle in the promised land? Why or why not?ABRAHAM & SARAH’S FAITH: THE CONCEPTION (11-12): What was the promise made to Sarah? What was her first response? What changed and what was the result? How does God’s dealing with Sarah encourage us?ABRAHAM’s FAITH: DIED IN FAITH (13-16): Who died in faith? What promise was unfulfilled? Did they abandon their faith? What was their reward?ABRAHAM’S FAITH: THE SACRIFICE (17-19): Why did God’s request seem unreasonable and illogical? How did Abraham respond? How was he rewarded?Reflection: What can we learn from faith of Abraham?

Hebrews 11:1-7 FAITH DEFINED | FAITH PRACTICEDFAITH (1-3): How is faith defined? What lead to good testimony of elders? What is the relevance of including testimonies of men and women of faith? Is faith a spiritual gift given to some or is it given to all? How is faith & sight connected? What is evidence of faith? How do we grow in our faith? How were the worlds created? Where must our faith begin?FAITH OF ABEL, ENOCH AND NOAH (4-7): Why was Abel’s offering commended by the Lord while Cane’s offering was rejected? How does Abel’s blood still speak? How did Enoch display faith and How did God honor Enoch’s faith? What challenges did Noah face in exercising faith? How was Noah rewarded?REFLECTION: What is the quality of our faith? What can we learn and apply from the testimonies of Abel, Enoch and Noah?

Hebrews 10:19-38 RESPONDING TO THE NEW COVENANTRESPONSE TO NEW COVENANT(19-25): What is the new and living way? Using the phrase “let us ..”, how are we to respond? Why must there be a sense of urgency to our response?WARNING OF APOSTASY (26-31): Who is it addressed to? Why is there a danger of apostasy? What is the consequence?ENCOURAGEMENT TO PERSEVERE (32-38): How can believers be strengthened? What is the reward for enduring till the end? What must be the foundation of our life? What is the culmination of our faith?

Hebrews 10:1-18 Shadow versus RealityINFERIOR SACRIFICES (1-4): What made the animal sacrifices inferior? Why were the sacrifices repeated? What is impossible? What are the ‘good things’ to come? Why is the sacrifice of new covenant superior? THE PREPARED LAMB (5-10) When was the lamb prepared? What was unique about this lamb? What was the passion of Jesus? Is sanctification a one-time experience or a continual experience? How can we please God – through obedience or sacrifice? What do we mean by ‘once for all’?THE PERFECT SACRIFICE & THE NEW COVENANT (11-18): What is the positional difference between earthly high priest and Lord Jesus Christ? How are saints perfected and presented? When was the new covenant prophesied and when was it fulfilled? What was the sign of fulfillment? What does the new covenant offer?CONCLUSION: Compare and contrast shadow versus reality (earthly and heavenly tabernacle, old and new covenant).

Hebrews 9:11-28 Blood of Christ |Death & Judgement of manTHE BETTER MEDIATOR? (11-15): What ‘good things’ does Christ offer? How was the sacrifice of Christ superior? What did the death of Lord Jesus Christ on the cross accomplish? What must follow our salvation? How were the old testament (pre-Christ) believers saved? Does the cross apply to those under the old covenant? What is the significance of the blood?DEATH & BLOOD ESSENTIAL FOR ATONEMENT(16-22 ): Why did Jesus have to die? How were the old and new covenant introduced or ratified or sealed? Who were the two parties to the old covenant? What were the terms of the covenant? What was the implication of blood being sprinkled? Is there a substitute for blood?OLD versus NEW COVENANT/TABERNACLE(23-28): What was different about the cleansing of earthly tabernacle and heavenly tabernacle? Does heaven have to be cleansed? Where did Christ enter after his death? What happens after our death? What is the difference between first and second advent of Christ? Who will Christ take with Him on his return? Is our salvation complete when we are born-again?

Hebrews 9:1-10 The Tabernacle | Service of the PriestsTHE OLD TABERNACLE: STRUCTURE & FURNISHINGS (1-5): What did the tabernacle signify? What were the main divisions of the tabernacle? What furnishings were present in the tabernacle? Where was the veil and what was its significance? Why learn about the tabernacle today? THE OLD TABERNACLE: PRIESTLY SERVICES (6-10): Who could access the tabernacle? What priestly services were performed in the tabernacle? Why was sacrifice needed under the covenant? Did the priests enjoy fellowship with God? What was the limitation of priestly services under the old covenant?

Hebrews : Chapter 8 The NEW COVENANT is BETTERTHE EXALTED PRIESTHOOD OF CHRIST (1-5): Where is Jesus seated today? What must the priest bring? Why is Jesus disqualified for this office based on law? What did Moses build and what was it patterned after? What is the significance of the tabernacle and temple? What is different about the ‘true tabernacle’?BETTER PROMISES (6): What are the ‘better promises’ that form the foundation for the new covenant? Who is the mediator of the new covenant?NEW COVENANT (7-13): Compare old and new covenant to show the superiority of the new covenant. What was the purpose of the old covenant and when did the transition from old to new happen? Is the church beneficiary of the new covenant now or later or never?REFLECTION: How must we respond to the new covenant?

Hebrews 7:22-28 Jesus, the Great High Priest (cont.)FROM LAST WEEK: Could Melchizedek be Jesus Christ?A BETTER COVENANT (22): What is the foundation for a better covenant?PERFECT PRIESTHOOD OF CHRIST (23-28): Why is the priesthood of Christ unchanging? How is it different from Aaronic priesthood? What does it mean for Christ to ‘save to the uttermost’? What are some qualities of Jesus as the perfect High priest?REFLECTION: Believers as kings & priests … what is expected of us?

Hebrews 7:1-21 Melchizedek| Superior Priesthood of ChristMelchizedek (1-3) What do we know about Melchizedek? What is the relevance of the ‘order of Melchizedek’? Could Melchizedek be Jesus?Melchizedek Versus Aaronic Priesthood (4-10): Why is Melchizedek greater than Abraham? How was the Aaronic priesthood established? What was the role of priests? How is Melchizedek superior to Aaronic Priesthood?Perfect Priesthood of Christ (11-21): Why was Levitical priesthood weak and unprofitable? In what way is law useful? Why must the law be changed? How is the priesthood of Christ superior making Christ the perfect Great High priest? What is our role today in the context of priesthood?

BETTER| INHERITING PROMISES | HOPE Hebrews 6:9-20BETTER (v.9): What “better” things must follow our salvation experience? What other ‘better’ things are mentioned in Hebrews?RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD (10-12): In what way is God righteous? What does God expect from believers?INHERITING PROMISES & CHRISTIAN HOPE (13-20): What are the two immutable things mentioned? What do we need to inherit promises? What was the promise given to Abraham and how does it apply to us? What is the anchor for our soul? What is wonderful about Christian hope?PAUSE : Why did the writer of Hebrews temporarily pause discussion about priesthood of Christ, between Hebrews 5:12-6:19?

Hebrews - Chapter 6:4-8 Apostasy & Eternal SecurityFALLING AWAY & FRUIT of BELIEVERS (4-8): Who is this passage addressed to?What are some privileges that this group has received?What do we mean by apostasy? Can a born-again Christian fall away?...What do they fall away to? Is apostasy same as backsliding? Is our salvation eternally secure? What are some ‘impossible’ in the context of our faith? What is the fruit of true believers?

Hebrews 6:1-6 Foundational Principles | ApostasyFOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES(5:12, 6:1-3): What are the foundational principles of our faith? When were these principles introduced?When did the full revelation come? What should be the goal of every believer?FALLING AWAY (4-6): Who is this passage addressed to? What are some privileges that this group has received?What do we mean by apostasy? Can a born-again Christian fall away?...What do they fall away to? Is apostasy same as backsliding? Is our salvation eternally secure? What are some ‘impossible’ in the context of our faith?

Hebrews 4:14-5:14Throne of God |Priesthood of Jesus Christ THRONE OF GOD (14-16):What must we hold fast to?What heavens has Jesus passed into? How is the throne of God referred in Hebrews different from the one seen in the Old Testament? How will the throne referred in Revelation be different?HIGH PRIESTS (5:1-4): How were the high priests chosen? What was their role? Do we need high priests today?Who was the first high priest?What is the relationship between Aaron and Levi, between Aaron and Abraham?The GREAT HIGH PRIEST (5-10): Who is the great high priest? Why did Jesus have to suffer? What was the reward for suffering? How is Jesus superior to Aaronic priesthood?TRAGEDY OF IMMATURITY (11-14): Why aren’t some believers unable to grow and bear fruits?

Hebrews - Chapter 3:11-4:13The Promise of REST REST IS A CHOICE: What are some types of ‘rest’? What is the focus of superior ‘rest’ in new testament teaching? Have you chosen to enter into that rest?ENTERING INTO REST (3:12-19): Is unbelief a sin? Why must we exhort one another? When should we respond? Until when must we remain stedfast? How are we partakers of Christ?What rest is promised to those who believe?REST THROUGH GOSPEL (4:1-8): How does gospel lead to rest? How can we receive that rest?Why are many still restless? Is the hearing ofWord always profitable? Is Jesus resting now?CONCLUSION (4:9-13): How do we enter into that rest? How is Word of God relevant to our rest?

Hebrews - Chapter 3:1-11Jesus Christ is superior to Moses Hebrews 3:1-11Our Identity & Calling (1): Who are we? What is our calling? What must we consider about Christ?What made Christ an apostle?Jesus Versus Moses (2-6): What made Moses a remarkable man of God? How were Jesus and Moses similar? How is Jesus superior to Moses?Why does Jesus deserve more glory in the house?What must we hold fast to?Warning from Israelites (7-11): What is the warning/lesson from Israelites? How did the Israelites provoke God?What contributes to hardened hearts?

Hebrews - Chapter 2:9-18Superiority of Jesus Christ as the Son of Man8 QuestionsWho is Son of man?Who is Jesus?Why did Jesus become the Son of man?Why were we created?Did Jesus have to be made perfect?How can we be the brethren of Jesus?What did Jesus accomplish at the cross?How does temptations faced by Jesus benefit us?

Hebrews - Chapter 2:1-8Superiority of Jesus Christ to Angels as Son of God and Son of Man (Contd.)PAY ATTENTION! (1-4): Why must we pay attention? What are some signs of drifting away among believers? What makes the salvation great? Is disobedience to the message delivered by angels punishable? Can we escape the gospel message? How was the message of Jesus Christ confirmed?MAN VERSUS ANGELS (5-8): Are we inferior to angels? Is the world still in subjection to man? When does man receive his glory and honor?Jesus as Son of Man (9-18): Why did Jesus become the son of man? Is Jesus lower than angels? How did Jesus bring many sons to glory? What do we mean by sanctification? What makes us the children of God and the brethren of Jesus? Did Jesus have to be made perfect? What did Jesus destroy at the cross? Why is Jesus our High priest? What do we learn from Jesus about temptations?

Hebrews - Chapter 1:4-14 SUPERIORITY OF LORD JESUS CHRIST (to angels) Angels - an Introduction: What does ‘angels’ mean? What are some prominent angels mentioned? How did angels interact with Jesus? Is there a hierarchy among angels? What is the relation of angels to man? What are some examples of angels in old and new testament? Jesus versus Angels (4-13): Why is Jesus compared to angels? In what 7 ways is Jesus superior to angels? Are angels to be worshipped? Do angels have any supernatural powers? How many OT verses are quoted in this section, and why? Angels and believers (14): Do they play any role in our lives today?

Hebrews SUPERIORITY OF JESUS CHRIST 1:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Who is the author? When was it written? Who is the intended audience? What is the focus? REVELATION OF GOD (1-2): How did God speak in times past and in these last days? Why is revelation through Christ superior? How does God speak to us today? JESUS versus Prophets (2-3): How is Jesus is superior to the prophets?

2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:1-22 OVERCOMING THE PERIL OF LAST DAYS (Continued) OVERCOMING WITH THE WORD (3:14-17): What must Timothy continue with? Was Timothy taught from OT or NT? What can the Word achieve in our lives? SOLEMN CHARGE TO TIMOTHY? (4:1-5): What was the charge given to Timothy? Why must there be a sense of urgency? What was the truth being traded for? PAUL’s FAITHFUL MINISTRY? (6-8): What was Paul’s testimony of his life & ministry? What was his reward? PAUL AND PEOPLE (9-22): Who are the 18 people identified by Paul? What does it show about Paul? What is Paul’s final greeting of blessing to Timothy and the church?

2 Timothy 3:1-13 OVERCOMING THE PERIL OF LAST DAYS PERILOUS TIMES (1-5): When will the ‘last days’ begin and end? What are the 19 signs of ‘last days’? Is 2024 part of ‘last days’? WHO TO REJECT? (6-9): What power are false teachers missing? How should we respond to them? Who do such people tempt? Why doesn’t learning lead to truth? Who will win in the end? WHO TO FOLLOW? (10-13): Who must Timothy follow to be an overcomer? What can he learn from the experience of Paul?

2 Timothy 2:14-26 A PROFITABLE VESSEL PROFITABLE WORKER (14-15). What must be brought to remembrance? What must not be passed on? What is profitable? What defines an ‘uncompromising’ worker? UNPROFITABLE WORDS (16-19): What is the danger of preaching loose words of unsound doctrine? How can we have a strong foundation? What is the sure promise of ‘nevertheless …’ ? HONORABLE VESSEL (20-22): What defines the value of a vessel? How can we become vessels of honor? What must we flee, follow, and avoid? VALUABLE SERVANT OF THE LORD (23-26): What are some desirable qualities of Lord’s servant

2 Timothy 2:1-14 Church Growth & Personal Growth SECRET OF STRENGTH (1): What must be the source of Timothy’s strength in ministry? SECRET OF CHURCH CONTINUITY & GROWTH (2): What must Timothy do with what he received from Paul? SECRET OF SUCCESS IN MINISTRY(3-7): What can we learn from the analogies of Soldier, Athlete, and Farmer? REWARDS AND WARNINGS (8-14): What is the gospel? Why is Paul willing to suffer for gospel? What are the implications of three “If, then” statements?

2 Timothy - CHAPTER 1 GOSPEL: Guard it, Preach it, Suffer for it INTRODUCTION (1): What is the timing and context for this letter? With what authority does Paul write? What is the ‘promise of life’? PAUL & TIMOTHY (2-5): What can we learn about Paul’s relationship with Timothy? Who were the ‘influencers’ in Timothy’s life? PAUL’s CALL to ACTION (6-14): What is Timothy asked to stir up? What does the gift of Holy Spirit offer us? What must Timothy do with the gospel? Why was Paul willing to suffer for the gospel? LOYAL AND UNFAITHFUL BELIEVERS (15-18): Why did Paul commend Onesiphorous?

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1 Timothy 6:13-20 Keep & Avoid| Final Charge MISSION of Timothy and Witness of Jesus (13-14): What was the mission given to Timothy? Who gave the mission? How must Timothy conduct himself? What does the Lord ‘quicken’? What was the witness of Jesus? What must be our witness? WORSHIP OF JESUS (15-16): Why must Jesus be exalted and worshipped? FINAL CHARGE: Rich (17-18) How must the rich conduct themselves? What must they do with their riches? FINAL CHARGE: Timothy (19-20) What must Timothy keep? What must Timothy avoid? What are the dangers of worldly knowledge? Reflections on 1stTimothy

1 Timothy 6:1-12 FLEE & FOLLOW SLAVES (1-2): When can slavery be practiced within Church? Can a person be slave at home and master at church? TRUE & FALSE TEACHING (3-5): How can false teachers be identified? What is the fruit of true teaching and false teaching? Why is the world attracted to false teaching? ILLUSION OF MONEY (6-10): What are the dangers of a greedy heart? What is more profitable? Is it possible to be content? FLEE & FOLLOW (11-12): What must believers flee and what must they follow? What must we defend?

1 Timothy Chapter 5 Church Family | Widows| Elders CHURCH FAMILY (1-2): What should be the nature of our relationship with our fellow believers? WIDOWS (3-16): Why is special attention given to widows? Who are the ‘real widows’ and ‘dead widows? What is the responsibility of church towards widows? What counsel can we give young widows? ELDERS (17-22): How should elders be treated? What does ‘double honor’ mean? Who are elders accountable to? How should elders be disciplined? WINE (23): What is the recommended daily dosage for wine? JUSTICE (24-25): Are all sins punished? Are all good deeds rewarded?

1 Timothy Chapter 4 Devil’s Doctrine | MINISTER OF GOD DEPARTING FROM FAITH (1-5): Why do believers depart from faith? What is the source of false teaching and what are some examples given? What does it mean to have a ‘seared’ conscience? What is the danger of seared conscience? Does Bible mandate any food restrictions? MINISTER OF GOD (6-11): What does it mean to be a good minister? Why is spiritual exercise more profitable than physical exercise? What is the 3rd faithful saying? What does ‘godliness’ mean? What is the motivation to labor and suffer? PERSONAL CONDUCT (12-16) What challenge did Timothy face? What are five areas wherein he must be an example? How is spiritual gift received? What spiritual gift did Timothy have? What must be the relationship between lifestyle and doctrine?

1 Timothy - Chapter 3 Qualifications of Leaders | Mystery of Godliness QUALIFICATIONS OF ELDERS (1-7): Who is a bishop? Should there be one or multiple leaders? What are the 16 desired qualities of an elder? Can these qualities be applied to those who are not serving as leaders? QUALIFICATIONS OF DEACONS (8-13): What is the difference between elders and deacons? What are the 9 desired qualities of a deacon? Is it essential to have the offices of elders and deacons in churches? Who are the elders and deacons accountable to? HOUSE OF GOD (14-15): How is the house of God described? MYSTERY (16): What is the mystery of godliness? Is it still a mystery?

1 Timothy Chapter 2 Prayers for Leaders | Conduct of Women PRAYERS (1-4): Who should we pray for? Why should we pray? What will be the outcome of prayers? What is God’s desire? MEDIATOR (5-7): Who is the only mediator to God? what are the titles given to Paul? PRAYER (8): How must men pray? WOMEN IN CHURCH (9-15): What is the secret of women’s true beauty? Can the principle be extended to men? Why must women be in subjection and in silence in church? What are the limits on this subjection? Can women teach? How is women saved?

1 Timothy 1:12-18 Paul’s Testimony| Timothy’s Mission PAUL’sTESTIMONY (12-16): How was Paul saved? Who placed Paul in ministry? How was Paul enabled? How is grace different from mercy? How would you describe the gospel? Why was Paul chosen? How did Paul view himself? PAUL’sWORSHIP (17): What lead to the worship of Paul? What should be the focus of our worship? What is the content of Paul’s worship? TIMOTHY’s CHARGE REINFORCED (18-20): What was the charge given by Paul to Timothy? What is Timothy asked to defend? What are the consequences of departing from faith?

Malachi 1:1-11 Gospel under Attack| Role of Timothy INTRODUCTION (1-2): When and Why was this letter written? What is the meaning and significance of Paul’s apostolic authority? What do we know about Timothy? THE CHARGE (3-7): What was the charge given by Paul to Timothy? Was it an easy task to fulfill? THE LAW (8-11): Why are the laws sacred but insufficient? What is the purpose of the law? Is the law relevant for us today? What is the difference between ‘principles’ and ‘practices’? How would you describe the ‘glorious gospel’? Reflection and Discussion: In what ways is today’s church threatened by false doctrines and cultural challenges? How would you determine whether you are attending the right church?

Review & Reflection Context and Role of Prophet Malachi Five Burdens of God Character of God as seen in Malachi

Malachi 3:13-18, 4:1-6Two Groups | Book of Remembrance| Final JudgementDISCONTENT FOLLOWERS (13-15) Why do people feel it is vain to serve God? Why does God condemn their complaints?TRUE FOLLOWERS (16-17) What is the mark of true followers? How does God recognize them? What is the book of remembrance?FINAL JUDGEMENT (18, 4:1-6) What question/complaint does the final judgement resolve? Who is Elijah and what is his role? What is the final counsel given to Israelites? On what note does the last book of the old Testament end?