God's Workman

2 Timothy 2:1-4:22

Key Verse 2:15

"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth."

1. Read 2:10. What does "the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory" mean?

2.        Describe the times of the last days. (2:16-18, 24-26; 3:1-9) 

3. How did the Apostle Paul serve the Lord as the Lord's servant? (3:10-12; 4:6-8)

4. What does the Apostle say about the Lord working (or being) with his servant(s)? (3:11; 4:17-18)

5. What do the following teach us about a man (or woman) called to serve the Lord as the Lord's servant? 

1) Entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others (2:1-2)

2) Examples of a) good soldier; b) athlete; and c) hard-working farmer (2:3-13)

3) Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who handles correctly the word of truth (2:14-3:17) 

4) Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction (4:1-5)

2012 Summer West Coast Bible Conference, Study 2

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