(I Tim 1:8-2:5) Mr. Smith continues his Bible study series in I Timothy. Paul first instructs Timothy on using the law properly (for example, obedience does not forgive our past sins). Then after telling Timothy to focus on sound doctrine, Paul gives a summary of his conversion showing the greatness of God's mercy. He then tells Timothy and us to use the example of his reaction to God's mercy as a pattern for Timothy and us to follow in our Christian lives.