DISCUSS THE WORD

Look into these passages to dig deeper into the topic. What is God teaching in these verses?

1. Read 1 Timothy 5:1-2. What is the significance of comparing generational relationships with family relationships? How does this help guide a person when dealing with those of a different generation?

2. What is the significance in the special mention of purity in relating to younger women as sisters? Why is this important?

3. Read 1 Timothy 4:12. What are youth to do even if they are belittled? Give an example of each of the traits outlined to Timothy.

4. In 2 Timothy 2:2, who is the mentor? What responses are implied for both young and old? Why is mentoring an important role of someone who is older?

5. Read Titus 2:3-5. What is the responsibility of older women to younger women? How old is older?