2. AD 30 – Jesus crucified AD 33 – Saul converted AD 46 – Barnabas and Saul in Antioch AD 47 – Paul’s first missionary journey AD 49 – Jerusalem council AD 49 – Paul’s second missionary journey TIMELINE AD 54-57 – Paul’s Third missionary journey AD 60-62 – Paul in Prison in Rome AD 62? – Paul released from prison AD 65? – Paul arrested, imprisoned, and beheaded.

3. Who was Timothy? Background: –Acts 16:1-3. –Mother was Jewish believer. Emissary for Paul to: –Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 3:2-3) –Corinth (1 Corinthians 4:16-17; 16:10-11) –Philippi (Philippians 2:19-24) Collaborated with Paul on six letters: –1 & 2 Thessalonians, 2 Corinthians, Colossians, Philemon, Philippians

4. Ephesus Third largest city in the Roman Empire. Known for: –Emperor worship –Magic –Artemis

5. The Church in Ephesus The beginning. Acts 18:19-21 Early converts. Acts 19:1-10 Paul spend over two years in Ephesus. Many people were converted. Paul’s farewell to the elders. Acts 20:16-38.

6. 1 Timothy Paul tells Timothy to: –Confront the false teachers –Appoint godly leaders

7. 1 Timothy Chapter 2 – Instructions for Worship TopicPoint Menprayerattitude Womendressattitude

8. 1 Timothy Trustworthy Sayings “Christ Jesus came into this world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.” 1:15 “If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task.” (3:1)

9. 1 Timothy Greek episkopos presbuteros poimain Latin bishop presbyter pastor English overseer elder shepherd Chapter 3 – Appointing Godly Leaders

10. 1 Timothy Deacon (diakonos) = “one who serves” or “minister”

11. 1 Timothy Chapter 6 – The Christian and Money “The love of money is the root of all evil.” Don’t put your hope in wealth, but in God. Be generous. Use what you have to help others.