This video is a biblical and cultural backdrop of the missionary travels of Paul, focusing on the many trips that we know Timothy accompanied him on. We also discuss the dating of the letters, and some personal biography of Timothy from birth to death. Alongside of these, we briefly mention some of the conflicts that were the cause for need of writing these books, and also themes, and theological content to keep an eye out for in the series ahead!  

0:00 Overview and Summary 

1:10 Timeline of missionary journeys & the time of writing for the Pastoral Epistles 

2:12 Textual Criticism and pseudepigrapha accusations 

4:05 Church History bears witness to the authenticity of the Pastoral Epistles and Paul's authorship 

9:30 Why ALL Christians should study the Pastoral Epistles and not just Leaders 

11:05 1st missionary journey of Paul (where he meets Timothy) 

21:00 2nd missionary journey of Paul...accompanied by Timothy 

35:06 3rd missionary journey of Paul...accompanied by Timothy 

37:55 Overview of the Problems that were going on in Ephesus (where Paul would write to Timothy) 

42:33 Doctrines found in the Pastoral Epistles 

44:16 Location of Titus and his ministry 

45:45 Overview of the Life and Chronology of Timothy 

49:00 Recap, what to lookout for, closing thoughts