Text: 1 Timothy

Summary: 1 Timothy is the Apostle Paul's letter to the evangelist Timothy as he was working with the church at Ephesus. He is concerned that Timothy help guide the church in teaching sound doctrine, selecting elders, taking care of widows, and living well with each other and with money. Paul begins the letter by presenting himself as an example of how to think and live out the Gospel. It's that example that we'll focus on today.

Questions:

1. Why did Paul consider himself the worst of sinners? Why didn't Paul forget about his sinful past? God forgave Paul, so why remember all of that?

2. Is there a lesson in Paul's conversion for us?

3. How can a great sinner become a great minister? Why do past sins prevent us from serving God?

4. What example does your life leave (as for your forgiveness and service)?