Week Two

Trusty Timothy! — Representing for Jesus!

Paul thought very highly of Timothy, he is an example of a young person given tremendous responsibility in the early church. In Philippians and Thessalonians we get to see how much his integrity and character were appreciated.

SEEDS TO SOW: What are the different things we represent or are an ambassador for in our lives? How do we feel about representing those things?

Read Philippians 2: 19-24

Trusted envoys.

Paul saw Timothy as a trusted messenger and representative who could carry important news. As disciples of Jesus we are not lone agents who only represent ourselves — we are ambassadors for Christ who sends us out. 

What way could we ‘rep’ for Jesus this week in an aspect of our life we don’t normally associate with faith and the Kingdom?

In what ways is imagery and visual art important for expressing our mission?

Read 1 Thessalonians 3: 1-5, 2 Timothy 1: 5-7

Strengthen and encourage!

A key aspect of discipleship is strengthening and encouraging one another in faith, especially during unsettling times. Discipleship is not a call to an easy life — it’s a call to life itself in all its fullness! 

In Paul's letter to Timothy we hear about Timothy’s deep connection. The deep fire that keeps him going. His relationship with God that powers what he does. How are we getting on with our fans? Deepening in our relationship with God? 

All of the integrity and character we see in Timothy is because of who he is in Christ, and the gifts from God he is learning about. God is giving us gifts to fan into flame too! To do so, we come sit in his presence.

Take time now to strengthen and encourage one another through prayer.

Read 1 Thessalonians 3: 6

Remembering kindly.

Timothy, we discover, is the bearer of good news! 

What and who are we remembering kindly? Whose good news do we bear? 

How can we, like Timothy, pass on and share kind memories in a world that's often full of bitter feuds and grudges?