An in-depth study of Paul's first letter to Timothy Paul's instructions to young Timothy to stay the course in pastoring in Ephesus. Stephen Armstrong Paul's ministry to the Gentiles took him throughout the known world, and along the way he collected men who desired to minister with him. One of those men was a young teacher and pastor named Timothy who stayed behind in Ephesus after Paul moved on. Later Paul wrote two letters to this young pastor encouraging him in the face of dissension and false teachers. https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/1timothy https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/1Tim_square.jpeg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/1timothy 1 Timothy en-us no (c)2017 Verse By Verse Ministry International Verse By Verse Ministry International letters@versebyverseministry.org Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:06:14 -0600 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:06:14 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss letters@versebyverseministry.org https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/1timothy-lesson-1 1997 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/1Tim_square.jpeg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/1timothy 1 Timothy Lesson 1 - Encouraging Timothy Paul responds to Timothy's request to rejoin Paul by encouraging the young pastor to stay the course. Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:11:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/1timothy-lesson-2 2001 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/1Tim_square.jpeg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/1timothy 1 Timothy Lesson 2 - The Duty of Pastoring As Paul contends with false teachers, he reminds Timothy of the importance of serving in his gift to strengthen the body. Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:05:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/1timothy-lesson-3a 2007 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/1Tim_square.jpeg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/1timothy 1 Timothy Lesson 3A - Proper Leaders While women were deceived to usurp authority, Paul advises on the qualifications for leadership. Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:36:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/1timothy-lesson-3b 2015 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/1Tim_square.jpeg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/1timothy 1 Timothy Lesson 3B - Qualifications for Elders and Deacons Paul's list of qualifications for leaders serve is a model for all Christians. Fri, 27 Jan 2017 13:00:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/1timothy-lesson-4 2018 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/1Tim_square.jpeg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/1timothy 1 Timothy Lesson 4 - The Apostasy In the last days the Spirit told Paul that demons would attack the church and cause a falling away. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 12:04:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/1timothy-lesson-5a 2020 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/1Tim_square.jpeg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/1timothy 1 Timothy Lesson 5A - Guarding Yourself Timothy must guard himself, his teaching and the flock as he endeavors to serve in his gift. Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:33:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/1timothy-lesson-5b 2021 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/1Tim_square.jpeg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/1timothy 1 Timothy Lesson 5B - Difficult Issues Paul advises Timothy on handling difficult issues like widows and elders. Fri, 17 Feb 2017 12:58:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/1timothy-lesson-6 2033 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/1Tim_square.jpeg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/1timothy 1 Timothy Lesson 6 - Rich and Poor Timothy battles the prosperity gospel in Ephesus, so Paul gives guidance on the proper perspective on money. Fri, 24 Feb 2017 10:40:00 -0600