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2 Timothy 2:1-13

Key Verse 2:6

1. Read v. 1. "My son" refers to Timothy, the Apostle Paul's top disciple. What does the Bible say about Timothy (Acts 16:1; Phi 2:22; 1Co 16:10; 1Ti 4:12; 2Ti 1:7; 4:9, 16)? How is it that the "grace" that is in Christ Jesus makes a man "strong"? 

2. Read v. 2. What do the following statements teach us about the way to serve the Lord's redemptive purpose: 1) "entrust"; 2) "to reliable men"; and 3) "the things you heard me say in the presence of many 'witnesses'"? 

3. Read vs. 3-7. Reflect on what the Apostle Paul is saying. In what respect can a Christian be compared to: 1) a "good" soldier; 2) an athlete winning "the victor's crown"; and 3) a "hardworking" farmer? What can we learn from each of them to help us have a "fruitful" life in the Lord? 

4. Memorize v. 8. "Gospel" means "good tidings (or good news of great joy) (Luke 2:10)." In what respect do the following factors constitute such "good" news for all who believe: 1) "Jesus Christ" (Mat 1:21; Isaiah 61:1-3); 2) "raised from the dead" (1Co 15:22-23); and 3) "descended from David" (Matthew 1:1; Luke 2:11; Rm 4:6)?

5. Read vs. 9-13 and describe: 1) the cause of Paul's suffering (9); 2) the  purpose of his endurance (10); and 3) his reason for living such a sacrificial life (11-13). What can we learn from Paul? 

 

 

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