Paul's Thankfulness for Merci

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Paul thanks God for:

1. Strengthening him for ministry (v. 12)

2. Showing mercy despite his past sins (vv. 13-14)

 The Gospel Message: Christ Jesus came to save sinners (v. 15)

God's patience and mercy in Paul's life serve as an example for others (v. 16) Worship and Praise Glory and honor to the eternal, immortal, and invisible God (v. 17)

: God's mercy, grace, and patience in transforming lives.

 Key Verse: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst." (v. 15)

Takeaways: *

1. Paul expresses gratitude for God's strength and trust in him despite his past (vv. 12-14).

2. Jesus' mission is to save sinners, and Paul considers himself the worst (v. 15).

3. Paul's experience demonstrates God's patience and mercy (v. 16).

4. Worship and praise are due to the eternal, immortal, and invisible God (v. 17).

Reflection Questions: 

1. How has God's mercy and grace impacted your life?

2. What does Paul's transformation teach us about God's power and forgiveness?

Message is part of Paul's introduction to his first letter to Timothy, emphasizing his gratitude for God's mercy and his calling to serve. Paul, once a persecutor of Christians, became a prominent apostle through God's grace.

Soon we will have a celebration of our “Thanksgiving” in USA. It is a big moment we will take to be together with families to thank God Almighty for the Grace He is giving us to be alive. We don’t deserve it.

For those who want to receive Jesus Christ pleas repeat after me:

Dear Lord, I come to you as a sinner, forgive me Lord Jesus Christ, I want to receive you as my Savior and serve you forever. I know I am the worst person who sins against you. Wash me to be white as snow and write my name in the book of Life in Jesus name I pray, Amen!

Heavenly Father, Adonai, I come to you as a sinner, I was touched this morning, I know, I belong to you. Have merci on me. Help me to follow you to never going back to my sins. Bless me and all people around me. Thank you for everything done for me so far, in Jesus Christ name we prayed, Amen!

Have a bless Sunday and happy thanksgiving to everyone!