The letters of 1?2 Timothy and Titus are some of the most practical pages in the New Testament. But how do you teach them to your kids?
Tucked near the end of Paul's writings, these three short letters are easy to overlook. They sound like they're about church business?elders and deacons, false teachers and sound doctrine. Grown-up stuff. Preacher stuff. The kind of thing most young readers figure they can skip.
But these letters turn out to be some of the most urgent and personal writing Paul ever produced. They're the words of a man in chains, passing the torch to two young men he loved like sons. They're about guarding the truth when everyone around you is drifting from it. About fanning a flame when fear tells you to let it die. About living a life so shaped by the gospel that even your enemies have nothing bad to say about you. And they contain the apostle Paul's final recorded words?a farewell that has echoed through every generation of the church since.
What Are the Books of 1?2 Timothy & Titus? makes these vital letters accessible for today's young readers. Written in a warm, conversational style that doesn't oversimplify the theology or talk down to kids, this guide walks through all sixteen chapters of 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus with:
- Engaging illustrations from pop culture?from The Goonies to The Secret of NIMH to Indiana Jones?that connect biblical themes to stories kids already know and love
- Clear explanations of key concepts?like sound doctrine, spiritual gifts, and the qualifications for church leaders?giving young readers tools to understand how the church is meant to work
- Real-life application?helping kids see how Paul's charges to Timothy and Titus speak to their own struggles with fear, peer pressure, and standing for truth when it costs something
Whether your child is learning what it means to guard their faith, figuring out how to stand firm when the crowd is moving the other direction, or ready to hear the last words of one of history's most remarkable men, What Are the Books of 1?2 Timothy & Titus? will show them that the gospel Paul gave his life for is still calling people to fight the good fight today.
Perfect for family reading, church classes, or independent study.
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Michael Whitworth is a minister and the author of several books and Bible commentaries. He considers M&Ms his brain food and is fond of large Mason jars. He's a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Alabama Crimson Tide. In his spare time, Michael loves reading, drinking coffee, and watching sports. He lives in Central Oregon.