In this study, we look at the historical background that brought the Apostle Paul to Lystra where a young 13/14-year-old Timothy first heard him preach about Jesus of Nazareth, whom Paul claimed was the promised Messiah of Israel! On that occasion it almost cost Paul his life, being stoned and dragged outside of the city, left for dead. But then, surrounded by the faithful believers, who were no doubt praying, Paul miraculously got up and headed straight back into the city! What must his enemies thought! But what too must a young impressionable boy have made of it?

Around three years later Paul returned with Silas to find a faithful young Christian man with an obvious calling on his life to pastoral ministry.

May you be blessed and encouraged by this study.

Written by Paul to his young prodigy and ‘son in the faith’ Timothy, to encourage this young pastor of the church at Ephesus to keep going!

We all face challenges in life, and as a Christian, we can expect challenges in ministry. Paul urges Timothy that it is too soon to quit! He had been given a charge by God, called to a work that could only be accomplished by standing strong in the Grace that is in Christ Jesus.

This is a message for all believers, to endure as a faithful soldier enlisted in God’s army.

May you be blessed and encouraged by this study.