Paul and Timothy

Timothy was a young brother in the congregation at Lystra.  His father was Greek, and his mother was Jewish.  His mother, Eunice, and grandmother Lois taught Timothy about Jehovah from the time he was little.

When Paul visited Lystra during his second preaching tour, he noticed that Timothy really loved the brothers and was eager to help them.  Paul invited Timothy to join him on his journey.  Over time, Paul trained Timothy to be a fine preacher and teacher of the god news.

Holy spirit guided Paul and Timothy wherever they went.  One night in a vision, a man told Paul to come to Macedonia and help them.  So Paul, Timothy, Silas, and Luke  went there to preach an to form congregations.

In the Macedonian city of Thessalonica, many men and women became Christians.  But some of the Jews were jealous of Paul and his companions.  The rounded up  a mob and dragged the brothers to the city rulers, shouting:  'These men are enemies of the Roman government!'  Paul's and Timothy's lives were in danger, so they fled to Beroea during the night.

Next time: Conclusion of Paul and Timothy

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