God’s Amazing Grace1 Timothy 1:12-17

Why do you eat?

John 6

v27 Do not work for food

that spoils, but for food that

endures to eternal life,

which the Son of Man will

give you. For on him God the

Father has placed his seal

of approval.”

Scripture Union’s Methodology to Bible Engagement.

Step#1 -ASK

Step#2 - Read

Step#3 - Think

What is the

main point of

the passage?

What can we

learn about God

(Father, Son and

Holy Spirit)?

Step#3 - Think

What is God saying

to me personally

through this

passage? Is there a

promise or a

command, a warning

or example to take

special notice of?

Step#4-Respond

Step#1 -ASK

Step#2 - Read

Take note

of the

Context

12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Step#3 - Think

What is the

main point of

the passage?

The Main PointIn saving Paul, Paul was shown much grace by Christ.

God’s Amazing Grace.

Step#3 - Think

What can we

learn about God

(Father, Son and

Holy Spirit)?

What can we learn about God?

Jesus gave Paul strength (v12)

Jesus considered Paul trustworthy (v12)

Christ appointed Paul to His

services (v12)

God showed mercy to Paul (V13)

God is gracious in pouring His Grace

upon Paul abundantly, along with faith

and love (v14)

What can we learn about God?

Jesus came into the world

to save sinners (v15)

The salvation of Paul, is an

example of Christ’s immense

patience (v16)

What can we learn about God?

God is King eternal (v17)

God is immortal (v17)

God is invisible (v17)

He is the only God (v17)

He deserves all the honor and

glory forever and ever (v17)

Step#3 - Think

What is God saying

to me personally

through this

passage? Is there a

promise or a

command, a warning

or example to take

special notice of?

Lesson#1

There is hope for you and me -

all of us.

Paul declared that he was the

worse of sinners (v15)

Paul confirmed that he was once

a blasphemer/persecutor/violent

in nature (v13)

Mark 2:15 While Jesus was having

dinner at Levi’s house, many tax

collectors and sinners were eating

with him and his disciples, for there

were many who followed him. 16

When the teachers of the law who

were Pharisees saw him eating with

the sinners and tax collectors, they

asked his disciples: “Why does he

eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

17 On hearing this, Jesus said to

them, “It is not the healthy who need

a doctor, but the sick. I have not

come to call the righteous, but

sinners.”

Lesson#2

He can use all of us despite of

our past.

Teddy Hung

A gang leader of 14K –

the second largest triad

in the world with 25,000

members across the

globe – Teddy Hung Hon-

yee had made his wealth

from running gambling

rooms, bars, casinos, and

online gambling sites.

Lesson#3

Jesus came to the world to save

sinners and give us eternal life

(The Gospel in a nutshell and is

to be shared with others.)

Lesson#4

God reigns (King Eternal)

He is immortal (everlasting)

He is invisible but yet present

He is the Only God – there is no

other

Step#4-Respond

What was Paul’s response?

One of thanksgiving (v12)

Thank You Jesus!

What was Paul’s response?

1 Corinthians 15:9-10

9 For I am the least of the apostles and do

not even deserve to be called an apostle,

because I persecuted the church of God. 10

But by the grace of God I am what I am,

and his grace to me was not without effect.

No, I worked harder than all of them —yet

not I, but the grace of God that was with

me

Conclusion

Many things are happening.

We live in challenging time.

We need the Word of God

more than ever.

The FATTER the

better!

Eat and Grow F.A.T.

F.A.T.

Servanthood

Faithful Available

Teachable

The FASTER the

better!

We need to work harder

than ever before.

Genesis 28:13 There above it[c] stood the Lord, and he said: “I am the Lord, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you are lying.

14 Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the south. All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring.[d] 15 I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

God can use us despite our

past.

God want to use us.

The doors are open.

What is your response to God’s Grace?

Give your Time

Give your Talents

Give your Treasures

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