1 Timothy 4:1-5

1 Timothy 4:7-16 

Big Idea: In order to live into the example of Christ, we need to train.

The Discipline to Avoid

Proverbs 19:2 

Proverbs 3:5-6  

The Discipline to Adhere

1 Timothy 4:8

James 1:22

“True prayer should pour out the whole soul and every inward feeling before him.” - John Calvin 

The Discipline to Follow Through

John 13:15

Proverbs 4:20-23

RESPONSE

• Be encouraged 

1 Timothy 4:16 

• Be consistent 

Galatians 6:9

• Be Godly 

1 Peter 1:15-17

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► This week's passages: Hebrews 13:20-21

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)