Apr. 28, 2024

2 Timothy 2:1-7
“Be Strengthened”

1. Let Yourself Be Strengthened

A. Jesus 1:8-14

2 Timothy 1:8-9

2 Timothy 1:12

B. Paul and Onesiphorous 1:15-18

C. Be Strengthened

D. Gracious Gift 2:1

2 Timothy 1:6-7

2 Timothy 1:13-14

2. Teach Others Who Will Teach Others 2:2

A. What You Have Heard

B. In The Presence of Witnesses

C. Entrust to Faithful Men

Luke 16:10

Hebrews 10:23-25

D. Who Will Teach Others

Matthew 28:19-20

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

3. Risk (vs. 3-7)

A. Like a Good Soldier (vs. 3,4)

1 Corinthians 9:6-7

1 Corinthians 9:18

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

B. The Athlete (v. 5)

C. The Farmer (v. 6)

D. Think it over! (v. 7)

James 1:5-8

Reflection:

1. Have you ever allowed God to strengthen you as you seek to tell or teach others about Jesus?

2. Think about the examples of the soldier, the athlete, and the farmer. How can that help you in your pursuit of being faithful to Jesus?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: 2 Timothy 1:8-9

In what context do you feel the greatest pull to be ashamed of Jesus? How can you seek God’s help to experience the power He offers in response to that?

Tuesday:

Read: 2 Timothy 1:13-14

What patterns do you see in the Word of God to follow? What is the “deposit” that Paul speaks of here? How do you “guard” the “deposit” entrusted to you?

Wednesday:

Read: Luke 16:10

How can you form a definition of “faithfulness” from this verse?

Thursday:

Read: Hebrews 10:23-25

What conclusions can you draw about faithfulness and discipleship from these verses? What is necessary according to these verses for us to prepare for the return of Jesus?

Friday:

Read: 1 Corinthians 9:6, 7, 12, 24-27

How does Paul utilize the examples of the soldier, farmer, and athlete in these verses? How can that discipline help you in your discipleship?

Saturday: 

Read: James 1:5-8

What do you need wisdom for today?