A. Eat Healthy (vs. 6-7a)

B. Exercise Regularly (vs. 7b-11)

C. Lead by Example (vs. 12)

D. Let the Word do the Work (vs. 13)

E. Avoid Coasting (vs. 14-16)

For Further Thought and Discussion

Getting Started
1. What was helpful to you in this week’s sermon? What didn’t you understand?

2. What does a good servant of Jesus Christ look like to you?

Going Deeper
3. Please read 1 Timothy 4:6-7a. What does eating healthy mean for a Christian? What should we eat? What should we avoid? Why? Evaluate your current spiritual diet.

4. Please read 1 Timothy 4:7b-11. What does discipline yourself for godliness mean? Why is exercise essential for physical health? For spiritual health? What do these verses tell you about becoming godly?

5. Please read 1 Timothy 4:12. Why does Paul start with Timothy’s need to be a good example, especially to those who look down on him? What does this suggest about true credibility?

6. Please read 1 Tim. 4:13. What does Paul tell Timothy to focus his efforts on in leading the church? Why?

7. Please read 1 Timothy 4:14-16. Why is coasting always a temptation for God’s servants? How do you know when you’re coasting? Why do we need to avoid coasting? How does Paul tell Timothy to avoid coasting?

Application
What is one practical application of this sermon you need to make in your own life?