A Pattern of Sound Words

TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:11-13 DATE: June 4, 2023, Adult Bible Class

Glorious Gospel

1 Timothy 1:11 — According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

• God is blessed: He is to be praised.

2 Timothy 1:12,13 — For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Form (2 Timothy 1:13)

#5296 hoop-ot-oop'-o-sis typification under (after) a sketch -- for imitation: form, pattern

• Having a pattern that you can follow.
• There are things to be said and done everyday. What are those things? What is important to God?

1 Timothy 1:16 — Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

• Words and deeds go together. Are you living what you say?