Help for Imperfect Moms (Acts 16.1-2; 2 Tim. 1:1-5)

  1. What did the Holy Spirit teach you from this text?

  2. Why do you think we tend to try to be perfect?

  3. Even though the Bible gives us ideals, why don't you think it show us the ideal family in action?

  4. What does Acts 16:1 tell us about Timothy's dad? Why is that significant?

  5. What stands out about Paul's trip to Timothy's hometown Lystra in Acts 14:19-20?

  6. Why is it better not to be unequally yoked together with an unbeliever (2 Cor. 6)?

  7. Why should men be spiritual surrogate fathers (2 Tim. 1:3-4)?

  8. Why should you have a sincere faith (2 Tim. 1:5)?

  9. Is there a parent (biological or spiritual) you can thank today?