Congregation Bible Study · July 6-12
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Lessons 100 and 101
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Week of July 6-12, 2026. First you will find the reading for each lesson and then the questions with answers so the account is easier to follow and easier to use in the midweek meeting.
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Lesson 100Lesson 101July 6-12
Lesson 100
Paul and Timothy
This lesson highlights how Jehovah used Timothy’s early training and his friendship with Paul to strengthen congregations in the middle of travel, opposition, and persecution.
Reading for lesson 100
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ReadingWhen Paul visited Lystra on his second preaching journey, he noticed that Timothy truly loved the brothers and was always eager to help. So Paul invited Timothy to travel with him. In time, Paul trained Timothy to become a good teacher and preacher of God’s good news.
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ReadingHoly spirit guided Paul and Timothy wherever they went. One night, Paul had a vision. He saw a man asking him to come over into Macedonia and help them. So Paul, Timothy, Silas, and Luke went there to preach and to form congregations.
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ReadingIn the Macedonian city of Thessalonica, many men and women became Christians. But some Jews were jealous of Paul and his companions. They stirred up bad men and dragged the brothers before the city rulers. They shouted: “These men are enemies of the Roman government!” The lives of Paul and Timothy were in danger, so they had to flee to Beroea by night.
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ReadingThe people in Beroea wanted to hear God’s good news, and many Jews and Greeks became believers. But some Jews came from Thessalonica to cause trouble. Then Paul went on to Athens. Timothy and Silas stayed in Beroea to strengthen the brothers. Later, Paul sent Timothy back to Thessalonica to help the brothers endure cruel persecution there. After that, Paul sent Timothy to visit and encourage other congregations too.
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ReadingPaul told Timothy: “All those desiring to live with godly devotion will also be persecuted.” Timothy was persecuted and even went to prison because of his faith. Yet he remained happy because it gave him the opportunity to prove his loyalty to Jehovah.
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ReadingPaul told the Philippians: “I am sending Timothy to you. He will teach you how to keep following the way of the truth and how to preach.” Paul trusted Timothy. They served God together for many years and became very close friends.
Questions and answers for lesson 100
Who was Timothy?
2 answersAnswer 1
Timothy was a young and exemplary brother from Lystra. Even though his father was Greek, his mother Eunice and his grandmother Lois taught him the Scriptures from childhood, helping him build sincere faith and real love for the brothers.
Answer 2
He also became Paul’s trusted companion. Despite his youth, he endured persecution, prison, and difficult travel, and Jehovah used him as a valuable teacher, preacher, and helper to many congregations.
Why were Paul and Timothy such good friends?
2 answersAnswer 1
Because they shared the same spiritual goals and worked side by side in Jehovah’s service. Life in the ministry and the tests they faced together strengthened their trust in one another.
Answer 2
Timothy also had a self-sacrificing spirit, and Paul trained him with affection. That combination of humility, training, and love for the brothers made their friendship strong and lasting.
Explanations of the final scriptures
Philippians 2:20, 21
These words show that Timothy was not seeking personal advantage. He was genuinely interested in the brothers’ spiritual welfare and put Christ’s interests first.
2 Timothy 1:5 and 3:14, 15
These verses highlight the role of Eunice and Lois. Their faithful efforts in teaching Timothy from childhood produced solid and unhypocritical faith.
2 Timothy 3:12
Paul reminded Timothy that persecution is part of Christian life. That teaches us not to be surprised by opposition but to view it as an opportunity to prove loyalty.
Practical lessons for our life
Let Jehovah direct us
Just as holy spirit guided Paul and Timothy to certain territories, we should remain flexible and gladly support the direction we receive in the congregation.
Care for the brothers
Timothy was sent to strengthen congregations under pressure. That moves us to notice and help those who are discouraged, sick, or under strain.
Train others
Paul took time to develop Timothy. His example encourages mature Christians to include and train younger or newer ones in the ministry.
View persecution with faith
Timothy stayed happy even when imprisoned because he knew he was proving loyal. Jehovah’s approval produces joy that the world cannot take away.
Lesson 101
Paul Is Taken to Rome
This lesson shows how Jehovah carried out his purpose of taking Paul to Rome and how the apostle kept preaching despite arrest, storms, and restrictions.
Reading for lesson 101
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ReadingPaul’s third preaching journey ended in Jerusalem. There he was arrested. One night, while in prison, Jesus told him in a vision: “You will go to Rome and preach in that city.” Soon afterward, Paul was taken from Jerusalem to Caesarea. There he spent two years in prison. One day, while standing in court before Governor Festus, Paul said: “I appeal to Caesar in Rome!” Festus answered: “If you want Caesar to judge you, I will send you to Caesar.” So they put Paul on a ship that was heading to Rome. Two Christian brothers went with him: Luke and Aristarchus.
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ReadingWhile at sea, they were caught in a violent storm that lasted many days. Everyone thought they were going to die. But Paul said to them: “An angel told me in a dream: ‘Do not be afraid. You will stand before Caesar, and everyone on the ship will survive.’ So take courage! We are not going to die.”
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ReadingAfter struggling against the storm for 14 days, they finally saw land. It was the island of Malta. The ship ran aground and broke apart, but all 276 people got safely to shore. Some swam, and others floated on pieces of the ship. The people of Malta cared for them and built a fire so they could warm themselves.
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ReadingThree months later, the soldiers took Paul on another ship to Rome. The brothers came out to meet him when he arrived. Seeing them, Paul thanked God and felt greatly encouraged. Although Paul was a prisoner, he was allowed to stay in a rented house guarded by a soldier. He stayed there for two years. People came to visit him, and he preached the Kingdom of God and taught about Jesus. Paul also wrote letters to congregations in Asia Minor and Judea. Clearly, Jehovah used Paul to carry the good news to the nations.
Questions and answers for lesson 101
Why did Festus send Paul to Rome?
2 answersAnswer 1
Because Paul legally appealed to Caesar as a Roman citizen. After two years of unjust imprisonment, he understood that this was the proper way to defend the good news and avoid falling into his enemies’ hands.
Answer 2
Festus’s decision also fit Jehovah’s purpose. Jesus had already assured Paul that he would preach in Rome, so being sent to the imperial capital was part of the divine plan.
What happened to Paul on the trip to Rome?
2 answersAnswer 1
During the trip, he was caught in a violent storm for 14 days, but an angel assured Paul that everyone would survive. The ship wrecked near Malta, yet all 276 people reached shore alive.
Answer 2
After that, Paul spent three months on Malta and then continued to Rome. There, even under house arrest, he kept preaching boldly and wrote letters that strengthened the congregations.
Explanations of the final scriptures
2 Corinthians 6:4
This verse fits Paul’s experience perfectly. His endurance in prison, at sea, and under arrest recommended his ministry and showed that he was a faithful servant.
Acts 23:11
Jesus’ promise that Paul would give witness in Rome sustained him through years of hardship. Jehovah also strengthens us when we remember his promises.
Practical lessons for our life
Support those who are suffering
Luke and Aristarchus went with Paul on a very dangerous trip. We show real friendship when we support those going through difficult trials.
Value the encouragement of the congregation
When Paul saw the brothers who came out to meet him, he felt strengthened. We should never underestimate how much good a visit, a call, or a warm word can do.
Preach with whatever limitations we have
Paul was under guard, yet he kept preaching to all who came to him. Even if we have health or mobility limits, we can still give a witness.
Value letters and publications
Paul wrote letters to strengthen congregations he could not visit. That helps us appreciate the publications and spiritual instruction Jehovah still provides today.
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These two lessons encourage me because they show that Jehovah uses spiritual friendship, training, and even trials to advance the preaching work. Nothing stopped Paul and Timothy, and that moves me to keep serving with loyalty and courage.
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Timothy was a young brother in the congregation in Lystra. His father was Greek, and his mother was Jewish. His mother was Eunice, and his grandmother was Lois. They taught Timothy about Jehovah from early childhood.