Letters to Church Leaders
1–2 Timothy; Titus
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Bigs Discussion Questions
What did church leaders teach the people? (about God and how Christians should live)
What did Paul tell Timothy about being young? (Paul told him that it didn’t matter that he was young)
What else did Paul tell Timothy? (be an example for other believers; keep telling God’s truth no matter what)
What did Paul want Titus to know? (God sent Jesus to rescue people from sins; Jesus will come again one day)
What is our mission as Christians? Our mission is to make followers of Jesus from every nation by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Elementary Discussion Questions
What was Timothy’s relationship to Paul? (a true son in the faith, 1 Tim. 1:2)
What did Paul tell Timothy to set an example in? (speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity; 1 Tim. 4:12)
Where was Titus leading? (Crete, Titus 1:5)
What about being a leader in a church do you think would be difficult?
Encourage kids to discuss the different challenges that church leaders face, such as cultural pressure, temptation from Satan, dealing with difficult people or harsh criticism, and bearing the burdens of other believers. Help them think through ways they can be praying for their leaders and encouraging them.
Who is the ultimate authority in a church?
Remind kids that the head pastor isn’t the ultimate authority in a church. Jesus is the head of the church. No matter what position a person may hold, if he says or does anything that goes against Jesus’ commands in Scripture, the church must lovingly try to correct the person. The pastor’s job is to follow Jesus well as he leads the church to follow Jesus alongside him.
Who can you lead in your life?
Guide kids in your group to consider their roles as a leaders in their schools or families. Help them think through their ability to tell others about Jesus and set an example like Timothy did by trusting and obeying God.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: What is our mission as Christians? Our mission is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Big Idea: Paul told church leaders to trust and obey God.
Bible Verse to Memorize - Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:19-20
Practice Catechism
Question 26: What else does Christ’s death redeem?
Answer: Every part of fallen creation.