1. The greatness of Jesus (3:14-16)

Paul reminded Timothy of why he was writing. It was a gentle reminder that people ought to conduct their lives in a way that reflects who they are: the church of the living God. It is a mystery now made known: the appearance of Christ who came to heal the dead and godless world. Christ Jesus is the source of godliness and life for the world. Our conduct in the Lord is the expression of our faith in the greatness of the gospel of Jesus.

2. Everything God created is good (4:1-5)

We live in times where men abandon faith in Jesus and follow the teachings of hypocritical liars whose consciences are dead. An ascetic life is different from a godly life. All things are created by a good God, and everything God created is good. We depend on God alone for all things. In Jesus, he created us newly. He is all we need to be saved.


Application: Lord, thank you for creating a good world. Thank you for Jesus, my source of godliness and life.
One Word: Christ Jesus, our source of life