Free group study handout
1 Timothy 2: Group Study Handout
How to use: read 1 Timothy 2 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
Paul exhorts that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men, including kings and those in high places (vv. 1-2). This action is good and acceptable to God, who desires all people to be saved and know the truth (vv.
Key verse
“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,”
1 Timothy 2:5 (WEB)
Outline
- 1 Timothy 2:1–2 Call to Prayer for All
- 1 Timothy 2:3–4 God's Desire for Salvation
- 1 Timothy 2:5–7 Christ as Mediator
- 1 Timothy 2:8–10 Instructions for Men and Women
- 1 Timothy 2:11–12 Women’s Role in Learning
- 1 Timothy 2:13–15 Creation Order and Salvation
Discussion questions
- In v6, what is meant by 'ransom for all' regarding Christ's sacrifice?
- What does Paul mean by 'lifting up holy hands' in v8?
- Paul's directive in v12 restricts women from teaching; what implications might this have for church structure?
- In v9-10, how does Paul contrast 'decent clothing' with outward adornment in women's conduct?
- When have you observed someone express their faith through 'good works' as mentioned in v10?
Go deeper
Passages that echo 1 Timothy 2: 2 Peter 3, Titus 2, 1 Corinthians 14.
Before next time: read 1 Timothy 3.