1. 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus are known as the Pastoral Epistles because Paul is writing to advise, instruct and encourage two young pastors. Why is it profitable for us to study this? How can his advice be applied to our lives?

2. In verse 6 Paul refers to Timothy as a “good servant”, using the word deacon. Where else has he used this term? What makes a minister “good”? What makes a Christian “good”?

3. Paul advocates training in godliness, similar to physical training. How is it similar? What is it’s value? How is it unlike “let go and let God”? What is required of us? Why do we resist the idea?

4. Does Paul teach universal salvation? (that everybody is ultimately saved). If God wants everybody saved then why aren’t they? What is Paul’s point here?