The Secret to Becoming Healthy
Sermon Notes
Today, we continue our journey through 1 Timothy, looking at 1 Timothy 4:6-10. In this passage, Paul encourages Timothy to be a good servant of Christ by staying strong in his faith and teaching what is true. He compares growing in faith to physical exercise—just like training helps our bodies, spiritual training helps us grow closer to God. Paul warns against believing things that aren't true and reminds us to focus on God's Word. David Marvin will walk us through these verses, showing how our hope in God gives us the strength to keep going. Join us as we learn how to grow in faith and stay strong in our walk with Christ.
To help you reflect and apply this truth, we've provided a weekly reading plan with discussion questions. You can find it on the CityBridge App to follow along. Worship Set List →
Key Points
The Foundation of a Faithful Follower (1 Timothy 4:6–7a)
The Focus of Spiritual Training (1 Timothy 4:7b–8)
The Fuel for Lasting Transformation (1 Timothy 4:9–10)
Discussion Questions
Paul compares spiritual growth to physical training. What are some ways we can “train” ourselves in godliness in our daily lives?
In verse 7, Paul warns against “irreverent, silly myths.” What are some common beliefs in today’s culture that might distract us from God’s truth?
Verse 10 says our hope is in the “living God.” How does this hope give us strength in difficult times?
What are some practical steps we can take to build a strong foundation in God’s Word, both personally and within our families?
Paul talks about hard work and discipline in our faith. What challenges do you face in staying consistent with prayer, Bible study, or other spiritual practices? How can we encourage each other in this?
