Life's Prescription

Scott Beyer
11/30/23 - Bulletin

“Prescribe and teach these things.” (1 Timothy 4:11)

            Prescriptions are written by doctors.  To ‘prescribe’ something is to write down (hence the word ‘scribe’) a course of treatment that will alleviate an ailment.  Paul reminds Timothy the Bible is the prescription for life.

            God has written down a course of treatment to alleviate the effects of sin, hopelessness, guilt, shame, fear, anxiety, and countless other human ailments.  The Bible is the prescription for what ails us.

Today’s Reading: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Questions to ask:

1. How is Paul feeling as he writes today’s passage? What is his mood?
2. What are the central themes in Paul’s preaching and teaching which are being emphasized, or how are the central themes in this epistle being emphasized in today’s reading?
3. How does our reading show Paul’s people skills, especially how he handles conflict?
4. What in this passage would change the lives of the believer(s) being addressed? How does it make me a better disciple?
5. How does this show the “good news” of the gospel? How can I share that with someone else?

This year, #Biblebites are following the life and writings of Paul.  If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2023-vision

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