2 Timothy 1: Group Study Handout

How to use: read 2 Timothy 1 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Paul greets Timothy, calling him his beloved child and wishing him grace, mercy, and peace (vv. 1-2). He expresses thanks to God, remembering Timothy in his prayers, and mentions Timothy's tears (vv.

Key verse

“For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
2 Timothy 1:7 (WEB)

Outline

2 Timothy 1:1–2 Greeting and Gratitude
2 Timothy 1:3–5 Thankfulness and Remembrance
2 Timothy 1:6–7 Encouragement to Stir Up Gifts
2 Timothy 1:8–12 Enduring Suffering for the Gospel
2 Timothy 1:13–14 Holding to Sound Teaching
2 Timothy 1:15–18 Contrast of Responses

Discussion questions

In v5, who first had sincere faith that lived in Timothy?
What does Paul say in v7 about the spirit God gave us?
In v9, what does Paul mean by 'not according to our works'?
In v12, why does Paul express that he is 'not ashamed'?
When have you felt 'ashamed' of your faith as Paul mentions in v8?

Go deeper

Passages that echo 2 Timothy 1: Romans 8, 1 John 4, John 14.

Before next time: read 2 Timothy 2.