Are you honouring the image of God in others?

What was something that stood out to you from this past Sunday’s message? Share what you learned and how it will impact your life.

Read 1 Timothy 2:8-15. How do you feel about the instructions in 1 Timothy 2 to men and women? In what ways do you believe the church has been influenced by our culture? Are there any ways in which you’ve been influenced by the culture?

How are Paul’s instructions to men and women an application of the gospel? (1 Timothy 1:5, 11, 15, 17; 2:5-6.)

What pitfalls should we avoid when discussing modesty with other believers? What challenges do we face if we don’t talk about modesty with other believers?

John MacArthur’s book Extraordinary Women of the Bible writes, "The most significant women in Scripture were influential not because of their careers, but because of their character. The message these women collectively give is not about gender equality, it is about true feminine excellence. And this is always exemplified in moral and spiritual qualities rather than by social standing, wealth, or physical appearance". Do you believe this to be true? Why or why not? How can this be freedom for women? Please explain.

What challenges do women today share with those from Paul’s time? What are the differences between the two?

What part of Paul’s prohibition shows timeless, unchanging truth that applies to everyone rather than just cultural differences?