Saturday, December 6, 2014
1Timothy 1:12-17 KJV
12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did [it] ignorantly in unbelief. 14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 15 This [is] a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. 17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, [be] honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Why did the Apostle Paul thank the Lord Jesus? (v.12)
2) What disqualified the apostle from being a minister of Christ, in his estimation? (v.13a)
3) Why did the Apostle Paul believe that the Lord counted him worthy to be His servant? (v.13b-14, 16))
4) Who did the Apostle Paul consider himself to be? (v.15)
5) What did the apostle write about our Lord? (v.17)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Think about your last promotion at work, or in ministry. What qualified you to serve in that position?
7) Was your promotion of man, or of God? How do you know?
8) The Lord Jesus did not save us from sin because of our own goodness, but because of His.
LIFE LESSONS
9) There are man-made promotions and God-given appointments; seek that which has eternal rewards.
10) When the Lord Jesus promotes us, we are often the least qualified for the promotion.
11) Humility is the most important attribute for a servant of God.
12) When they bow to the King of Glory, the Lord's servants can stand before any man.
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