How had Christ changed Paul? How would Paul’s example (v16) affect others? How can what Christ had done keep Timothy (and us) on the right course in the face of opposition from false teachers?
How is the whole Old Testament law (v9, “weak and miserable principles”) fulfilled in the “law of Christ” (cf. 6:2)? What implications do these have for us Christians and how do they affect our daily living in Christ?
Where did the “certain men” (false teachers) go wrong (vv3-7)? What was the goal of Timothy’s command (v5) and how does it differ from that of these false teachers? Why?
How is the assurance of eternal life (v13) the key to (i) answered prayer (vv14-15); (ii) forgiveness of sin (vv16-17); (iii) deliverance from sin and evil (vv18-19); and (iv) avoidance of idolatry (v21)?
What do you learn regarding the place of God’s will in your life from these words that Jesus uttered? How can you let God’s will be first and foremost over your own will?
