Timothy

3/1/2024

Timothy by Jennifer Tolbert

Biblical faith if more than just belief; it is also what we DO with that faith. God's story is filled with people of faith who DO the things God calls them to do. Noah demonstrated his faith by building an ark. Abraham demonstrated his faith by moving to a new home. Men and women of faith fought giants, faced lions, moved to foreign lands and fought foreign armies. The heroes of the early church are also known for what they did to demonstrate their faith in God. In this story, Silas and Paul face persecution when they share the gospel. Dorcas demonstrated her faith by caring for others the same way Jesus did.

Timothy was a young follower who was mentored by Paul. Paul wrote two letters to him that are in our Bible known as 1 and 2 Timothy.

Key Themes:
1. We demonstrate our faith by what we do!
2. Faith gives us courage to live for Jesus.
3. People will know we are Christians by how we serve others.

Memory Verse

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have-not heard?” Romans 10:13, 14

Songs

Books of the New Testament
Apostles Song
Every Move I Make
I Am a C
Jesus Loves the Little Children
Jumping Up and Down
Roll The Gospel Chariot
Said I Wasn't
Sing and Be Happy
Stand Up and Shout It
This Little Light of Mine

Story

Begin Class with Songs, Games, Table Activity, or Sharing Time

Open Class in Prayer

Introducing the Story Ideas
1. Simon Says
Play a simple round or two of Simon Says. ASK the kids what it means to follow an example. Whose example can we follow? Are there people that set a good example?

2. Useful Items
Bring a few items to class that have useful and specific jobs. Good items might be a hammer, a wash rag, hand broom and dust pan, trash bag, laundry basket, etc. As you show each item ask, "how is this item useful?" and "what can I do with this?" Now, show them the Bible. Ask, "how is this useful?" Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17. This is part of another letter, or epistle, that we are going to learn about today.

Story: The book of Acts is filled with lots of people who followed Jesus, built the church and spread the Gospel. There were lots of men like Peter, Paul and Silas, who travelled and shared the story of Jesus far and wide. As they traveled and taught, they found younger men who loved Jesus. They taught them and mentored them so that they could continue this work. One of these young men was Timothy. Paul was a mentor to Timothy. A mentor is a special friend that is older than you and helps you learn and grow.

READ the story of Paul's Last Days (older) OR Timothy Loves God (younger) or read select passages from the book of Timothy.
EMPHASIZE that: