Matt looked at the closeness of Paul and Timothy’s relationship, how Paul saw himself as a father to Timothy. He didn’t let his ministry become so business-like that there wasn’t time for heart-felt expressions of belonging. Paul commends Timothy’s mother and grandmother for their godly care of him. Finally, Paul exhorts Timothy to keep stirring up the prophetic gifting within him that he’d received at the laying on of hands from the elders and Paul himself.

How should we relate to our governments? Paul is insistent that we pray for them, and focus on what matters most: the Kingdom of God.

The letters of 1 and 2 Timothy were written, first and foremost, to tell us about God, and so they are key to helping us maintain a healthy view of Him.

Knowing and trusting God is the most satisfying thing a human soul can experience.