Timothy Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on timothy bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 2 Timothy 1:5 (KJV)
What was Timothy's grandmother's name?
Answer: Lois
Study note. When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice.
Lesson 2 · 2 Timothy 1:5 (KJV)
What was Timothy's mother's name?
Answer: Eunice
Study note. Which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
Lesson 3 · Acts 16:1 (KJV)
What was Timothy's father?
Answer: A Greek / Gentile
Study note. Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek.
Lesson 4 · 2 Timothy 3:15 (KJV)
From what age had Timothy known the holy scriptures?
Answer: From his youth / a child
Study note. And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Lesson 5 · Acts 16:3 (KJV)
Why did Paul circumcise Timothy?
Answer: Because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek
Study note. Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.
Lesson 6 · 1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV)
What did Paul tell Timothy to let no man despise?
Answer: His youth
Study note. Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Lesson 7 · 2 Timothy 1:6 (KJV)
What did Paul tell Timothy to stir up?
Answer: The gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands
Study note. Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
Lesson 8 · 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)
What did Paul compare the Christian fight to?
Answer: A race
Study note. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
Lesson 9 · 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)
What did Paul tell Timothy all scripture is profitable for?
Answer: Doctrine, reproof, correction, instruction in righteousness
Study note. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
Lesson 10 · 1 Timothy 6:12 (KJV)
What charge did Paul give Timothy in 1 Timothy 6?
Answer: Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life
Study note. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does timothy bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?