Timothy Joins Paul's Team

Faith in Action

Self-controlled, Upright and Godly Faith

The Good Fight of Faith

Acts 16:1-5 The Message

A Dream Gave Paul His Map

16 1-3 Paul came first to Derbe, then Lystra. He found a disciple there by the name of Timothy, son of a devout Jewish mother and Greek father. Friends in Lystra and Iconium all said what a fine young man he was. Paul wanted to recruit him for their mission, but first took him aside and circumcised him so he wouldn’t offend the Jews who lived in those parts. They all knew that his father was Greek.
4-5 As they traveled from town to town, they presented the simple guidelines the Jerusalem apostles and leaders had come up with. That turned out to be most helpful. Day after day the congregations became stronger in faith and larger in size.

For Reflection

Well, All I can say is, "OUCH!" Timothy endured great pain and the potential for life-threatening surgery to become Pauls protege. Now, that's commitment!   Timothy's mother was a Jewish Christian and his father, a heathen, was Greek. Mixed marriages were common among the Jews in Ephesus.

Known for his piety, Timothy was to take charge of the church at Ephesus. Timothy's circumcision was necessary so that the Jews would accept him as a teacher. It was right that they would be taught by one of their own and selected to lead by a group of their own. It suited the nature of both God and man.

Pray

Pray for those who teach the Word.  Pray that those who hear the Word and are transformed by their understanding. Pray so that your trust in the Word grows deeper. Pray that your commitment to the Word grows stronger.

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