# 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?