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Legacy

Character Goal: Legacy is a Godly influence and impact that is passed onto future generations.

Biblical Character: Eunice and Lois

Scripture Readings: Acts 16:1‑5; 2 Timothy 1:1‑5; 3:10‑15

Discussion Questions:

Acts 16:1‑5

• Who was Timothy and what do we know about his mother and father?
• What was Timothy’s reputation among the other believers in Lystra and Iconium?
• What was Paul’s desire for Timothy?
• What did they do as they traveled throughout that area? What happened as a result?

2 Timothy 1:1‑5

• What did Paul call Timothy in his letter to him? What does this tell us about their relationship?
• Whose faith did Paul commend? How did he describe their faith? What does this tell us about these particular women’s relationships with God?
• According to Paul’s statement in verse 4, what kind of impact did their faith have on Timothy? What does this teach us about “sincere” faith and how it can affect future generations?
• As an athlete, you are in a position to leave a lasting legacy on your campus that goes beyond stats. Influencing others for God is a legacy that impacts others for all eternity. Would people be able to describe your faith as being sincere? Why or why not?

2 Timothy 3:10‑15

• Paul wrote this last letter to Timothy while imprisoned and awaiting his death. What did Timothy observe in Paul’s life during their time together? How do you think this influenced him?
• What did Paul tell Timothy to continue in and why?
• When did Timothy begin to learn the Holy Scriptures? Who can we assume taught him these things?
• What does this tell us about God’s Word as it relates to children?
• Timothy was blessed to have godly influences in his life that spoke to him about Jesus and lived a Godly life before him. Do you have Godly people in your life? How can you take advantage of these relationships for your own spiritual growth?
• What type of legacy has been left for you—either good or bad?
• What type of legacy do you want to leave for future generations? What steps can you take in order for this to happen?
• What does this story teach you about God? Women? How can you apply these truths to your life?
• What is one thing I learned from this story that I can apply to my life before the next lesson?

Core Truths:

• We all leave a legacy.
• Our faith, or lack of faith, in God will determine whether the legacy we leave will be for good or evil.
• Sincere faith leaves legacies that impact future generations.

Training for Godliness:

Legacy is usually thought of as the lasting mark one leaves after their career or life is over. We typically talk about it when a great athlete retires or maybe when someone dies. Just like Timothy’s mother and grandmother, passing down a legacy doesn’t happen overnight - it is something that takes a lifetime of dedication. Someone can have a legacy of wins, homeruns, points per game, or championships. Others leave a legacy of hurt, haughtiness, or addiction because of the negative way they lived their life. Think ahead—maybe 10 years - what kind of a person do you want to be known for when you are in your 20s? Maybe wise, generous, godly? We don’t typically choose addict, liar, vindictive, or manipulative; but yet people live their lives that way every day. Set three goals for your life today: Educational, Athletic, and Spiritual. Write down one way you are going to accomplish them in the next year, five years, ten years. Share some of those with the group so they can encourage you!

Memory Verse: “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her.” -Proverbs 31:28