Warning Against False Teachers of the Law—1 Timothy 1:1–11 Open It 1. Which would you rather receive from a good friend: a letter, or a phone call? Why? 2. *What are some laws that you benefit from directly? Explore It 1. Who wrote this letter? (1:1) 2. To whom was this letter written? (1:2) 3. Why did Paul want Timothy to stay in Ephesus? (1:3–4) 4. What did Paul say about myths and genealogies? (1:4) 5. What was the goal of the command Paul urged Timothy to enforce? (1:5) 6. In what way had some believers been misguided? (1:6) 7. *How did Paul assess those who wanted to be teachers of the law? (1:7) 8. *When is the Law good? (1:8) 9. *For whom was the Law made? (1:9–11) 10. What did God entrust to Paul? (1:11) Get It 1. When was the last time you wrote someone a letter of encouragement or received such a letter? 2. With whom do you have a relationship of mutual discipleship? 3. What false doctrines still plague many churches today? 4. What sort of doctrines promote controversy in the church? 5. What goals motivate the leaders you respect in your church? 6. What goals motivate your service in the church? 7. *In what way should we use God’s law today? 8. What impact does or should God’s law have on your life? 9. *How should we determine what is and isn’t sound doctrine? 10. With what unique task has God entrusted you? Apply It 1. Who is someone to whom you can write a letter of encouragement this week? 2. *What steps can you take to make sure your motives are from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith?