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Preschool track
Overview of 1 Timothy
First Timothy is the first of three letters addressed to people in charge of leading God's people in local churches. Sometimes these books are called pastoral letters. These letters help church leaders know how to lead and organize churches, what to teach people, and how to stay faithful to God. But these letters aren't just for pastors. They have a message for all Christians.
This letter is addressed to Timothy, the most well-known of Paul's partners. Timothy's grandmother and mother taught scriptures (2 Tim 3:14-15), and Paul called Timothy his "tru child in the faith" (1 Tim 1:2). While still a young man, Timothy traveled with Paul as he spread the good news about Jesus to Asia (present-day Turkey), Greece, and Italy.
Timothy was involved in the leadership of the church in Ephesus (1 Tim 1:3). Paul told Timothy not to let anyone look down on him because of his young age, but to set an example for other believers instead. He said Timothy should use the gifts God gave him to lead the church. Paul told Timothy to focus not only on his own growth but also on teaching well (1 Tim 4:12-16).
First Timothy gives a picture of how God expects groups of Christians to grow up. This letter shows us how a church should work!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
This letter is addressed to Timothy, the most well-known of Paul's partners. Timothy's grandmother and mother taught scriptures (2 Tim 3:14-15), and Paul called Timothy his "tru child in the faith" (1 Tim 1:2). While still a young man, Timothy traveled with Paul as he spread the good news about Jesus to Asia (present-day Turkey), Greece, and Italy.
Timothy was involved in the leadership of the church in Ephesus (1 Tim 1:3). Paul told Timothy not to let anyone look down on him because of his young age, but to set an example for other believers instead. He said Timothy should use the gifts God gave him to lead the church. Paul told Timothy to focus not only on his own growth but also on teaching well (1 Tim 4:12-16).
First Timothy gives a picture of how God expects groups of Christians to grow up. This letter shows us how a church should work!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Bible Readings
One for All (1 Timothy 2:1-7) Reading
Timothy watched the people shuffling around Ephesus. Many were new believers, but some didn't want to learn about Jesus. Timothy sighed. Teaching the Ephesians about Jesus was HARD work. Especialy when they didn't want to listen to him.
Timothy opened a letter from his friend Paul. Paul understood how Timothy felt and encouraged him to PRAY for the people he taught.
Dear Timothy,
Who do you pray for? Friends? Family? Believers?
Good! But don't stop there! Pray for EVERYONE! Kings and queens, poor and rich, people who agree with you and people who don't.
Pray that EVERYONE receives God's forgiveness. Celebrate how BIG God's grace is! Forgiveness and grace are for ALL people.
Remember three important things.
First, there is only ONE God.
Second, Jesus Christ has brought God to us! Jesus was both HUMAN and GOD'S SON. We learn about God from Jesus.
Third, Jesus died and came back to life for YOU and ME. Because of Jesus, EVERYONE receives God's grace. Not just the people who agree with you. Not just believers. Friends, enemies, family, and even people you've never met!
Remember to share God's grace with everyone.
Your Friend,
Paul
Timothy knew it would still be hard work to teach people about Jesus. But he could share Paul's letter with them and pray.
*Taken from Whirl Story Bible: Lectionary Edition
Timothy opened a letter from his friend Paul. Paul understood how Timothy felt and encouraged him to PRAY for the people he taught.
Dear Timothy,
Who do you pray for? Friends? Family? Believers?
Good! But don't stop there! Pray for EVERYONE! Kings and queens, poor and rich, people who agree with you and people who don't.
Pray that EVERYONE receives God's forgiveness. Celebrate how BIG God's grace is! Forgiveness and grace are for ALL people.
Remember three important things.
First, there is only ONE God.
Second, Jesus Christ has brought God to us! Jesus was both HUMAN and GOD'S SON. We learn about God from Jesus.
Third, Jesus died and came back to life for YOU and ME. Because of Jesus, EVERYONE receives God's grace. Not just the people who agree with you. Not just believers. Friends, enemies, family, and even people you've never met!
Remember to share God's grace with everyone.
Your Friend,
Paul
Timothy knew it would still be hard work to teach people about Jesus. But he could share Paul's letter with them and pray.
*Taken from Whirl Story Bible: Lectionary Edition
I Wonder....
- I wonder what would you write in a letter to help people pray?
- I wonder how people in a different country pray?
- I wonder why do we pray?
Discussion Questions
- Who do you pray for?
- Where do you pray?
- What kind of prayers do you say?
- How do you pray?
Videos
Godly Play
Paul's Travels and His Letters
This video is 14:24 minutes
Crossroad Kids' Club
God's Story: Timothy
This video is 3:27 minutes
Saddleback Kids
The Epistles (1 Timothy 4:1-16)
This video is 1:00 minutes
Songs
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Toddler Worship (Five Finger Prayer) by Saddleback Kids
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Thanks God by Lifetree Kids
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This song is 2:07 minutes
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This song is 2:23 minutes
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You Are My God by Kidspring Children's Ministry
This song is 2:11 minutes
Art Project/Prayer
5 Finger Prayer
Materials:
Leader Preparation:
Instructions:
- Markers
- Scissors
Leader Preparation:
- Gather materials
Instructions:
- First, trace hand
- Next, cut out your hand
- Once all cutout, write in the middle "Give Thanks to God!"
- Then, write on the thumb other people
- Next, write on the index finger your teacher(s) name
- Move onto your middle finger and write the different leaders
- Then, write different people that are weak on your ring finger
- Finally, write your name on your pinky finger
Tips for Adults
First Timothy is a letter addressed from the apostle Paul to Timothy, his younger missionary partner. Timothy had the job of leading the church in Ephesus, and this letter told him how to do his job well.
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Elementary Track
Overview of 1 Timothy
First Timothy is the first of three letters addressed to people in charge of leading God's people in local churches. Sometimes these books are called pastoral letters. These letters help church leaders know how to lead and organize churches, what to teach people, and how to stay faithful to God. But these letters aren't just for pastors. They have a message for all Christians.
This letter is addressed to Timothy, the most well-known of Paul's partners. Timothy's grandmother and mother taught scriptures (2 Tim 3:14-15), and Paul called Timothy his "tru child in the faith" (1 Tim 1:2). While still a young man, Timothy traveled with Paul as he spread the good news about Jesus to Asia (present-day Turkey), Greece, and Italy.
Timothy was involved in the leadership of the church in Ephesus (1 Tim 1:3). Paul told Timothy not to let anyone look down on him because of his young age, but to set an example for other believers instead. He said Timothy should use the gifts God gave him to lead the church. Paul told Timothy to focus not only on his own growth but also on teaching well (1 Tim 4:12-16).
First Timothy gives a picture of how God expects groups of Christians to grow up. This letter shows us how a church should work!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
This letter is addressed to Timothy, the most well-known of Paul's partners. Timothy's grandmother and mother taught scriptures (2 Tim 3:14-15), and Paul called Timothy his "tru child in the faith" (1 Tim 1:2). While still a young man, Timothy traveled with Paul as he spread the good news about Jesus to Asia (present-day Turkey), Greece, and Italy.
Timothy was involved in the leadership of the church in Ephesus (1 Tim 1:3). Paul told Timothy not to let anyone look down on him because of his young age, but to set an example for other believers instead. He said Timothy should use the gifts God gave him to lead the church. Paul told Timothy to focus not only on his own growth but also on teaching well (1 Tim 4:12-16).
First Timothy gives a picture of how God expects groups of Christians to grow up. This letter shows us how a church should work!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Overview: 1 Timothy by Bible Project
This video is 9:15 minutes
Bible Readings
One for All (1 Timothy 2:1-7) Reading
Timothy watched the people shuffling around Ephesus. Many were new believers, but some didn't want to learn about Jesus. Timothy sighed. Teaching the Ephesians about Jesus was HARD work. Especialy when they didn't want to listen to him.
Timothy opened a letter from his friend Paul. Paul understood how Timothy felt and encouraged him to PRAY for the people he taught.
Dear Timothy,
Who do you pray for? Friends? Family? Believers?
Good! But don't stop there! Pray for EVERYONE! Kings and queens, poor and rich, people who agree with you and people who don't.
Pray that EVERYONE receives God's forgiveness. Celebrate how BIG God's grace is! Forgiveness and grace are for ALL people.
Remember three important things.
First, there is only ONE God.
Second, Jesus Christ has brought God to us! Jesus was both HUMAN and GOD'S SON. We learn about God from Jesus.
Third, Jesus died and came back to life for YOU and ME. Because of Jesus, EVERYONE receives God's grace. Not just the people who agree with you. Not just believers. Friends, enemies, family, and even people you've never met!
Remember to share God's grace with everyone.
Your Friend,
Paul
Timothy knew it would still be hard work to teach people about Jesus. But he could share Paul's letter with them and pray.
*Taken from Whirl Story Bible: Lectionary Edition
Timothy opened a letter from his friend Paul. Paul understood how Timothy felt and encouraged him to PRAY for the people he taught.
Dear Timothy,
Who do you pray for? Friends? Family? Believers?
Good! But don't stop there! Pray for EVERYONE! Kings and queens, poor and rich, people who agree with you and people who don't.
Pray that EVERYONE receives God's forgiveness. Celebrate how BIG God's grace is! Forgiveness and grace are for ALL people.
Remember three important things.
First, there is only ONE God.
Second, Jesus Christ has brought God to us! Jesus was both HUMAN and GOD'S SON. We learn about God from Jesus.
Third, Jesus died and came back to life for YOU and ME. Because of Jesus, EVERYONE receives God's grace. Not just the people who agree with you. Not just believers. Friends, enemies, family, and even people you've never met!
Remember to share God's grace with everyone.
Your Friend,
Paul
Timothy knew it would still be hard work to teach people about Jesus. But he could share Paul's letter with them and pray.
*Taken from Whirl Story Bible: Lectionary Edition
I Wonder....
- I wonder what would you write in a letter to help people pray?
- I wonder how people in a different country pray?
- I wonder why do we pray?
- I wonder if Timothy ever wrote Paul back?
Discussion Questions
- Who do you pray for?
- Where do you pray?
- What kind of prayers do you say?
- How do you pray?
Video
Saddleback Kid's
The Epistles (1 Timothy 4:1-16)
This video is 1:00 minutes
Crossroad Kids' Club
God's Story: Timothy
This video is 3:27 minutes
Songs
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Thanks God by Lifetree Kids
This song is 2:23 minutes
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Standing in the Need of Prayer by Lifetree Kids
This song is 2:27 minutes
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The Lord's Prayer by Saddleback Kids
This song is 2:58 minutes
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Great is Thy Faithfulness by Lifetree Kids
This song is 3:05 minutes
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Art Project/Prayer
5 Finger Prayer
Materials:
Leader Preparation:
Instructions:
- Markers
- Scissors
Leader Preparation:
- Gather materials
Instructions:
- First, trace hand
- Next, cut out your hand
- Once all cutout, write in the middle "Give Thanks to God!"
- Then, write on the thumb other people
- Next, write on the index finger your teacher(s) name
- Move onto your middle finger and write the different leaders
- Then, write different people that are weak on your ring finger
- Finally, write your name on your pinky finger
Content for Adults
First Timothy is a letter addressed from the apostle Paul to Timothy, his younger missionary partner. Timothy had the job of leading the church in Ephesus, and this letter told him how to do his job well.
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
This video is 53:18 minutes