The Lord’s Grace to Paul—1 Timothy 1:12–20 Open It 1. *Who are some people you know whose lives were dramatically changed at some point? How? 2. What sort of people try your patience the most? Explore It 1. Why did Paul thank Jesus? (1:12) 2. What did Paul say he once was? (1:13) 3. *Why was Paul shown mercy? (1:13) 4. What was poured out on Paul? (1:14) 5. Why did Jesus come into the world? (1:15) 6. *How was Paul “the worst”? (1:15) 7. Why was Paul shown mercy? (1:16) 8. *How does a person receive eternal life? (1:16) 9. What qualities did Paul ascribe to God? (1:17) 10. Why did Paul give Timothy his instructions? (1:18) 11. What did Paul say some have done with their faith? (1:19) 12. Why did Paul hand Hymenaeus and Alexander over to Satan? (1:20) Get It 1. To what service has God appointed you? 2. *How and when has God shown you mercy? 3. *In what way has God used you as an example so that others might believe? 4. How do God’s attributes of being eternal, immortal, and invisible encourage you? 5. In what way is God the King of your life? 6. What does it mean to fight the good fight? 7. What do you fight in your life as a Christian? 8. How and why do people shipwreck their faith? 9. What distractions draw Christians away from their proper course? Apply It 1. What steps can you take today to ensure that your faith is on the proper course and not in danger of being shipwrecked? 2. *For what grace and mercy that God has shown you do you want to thank Him today? 3. What events or experiences in your life can you use to encourage others to believe?