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2 Timothy

God, who Stands with us

Definition of worth, success.success = position, power,

popularity, prosperity?

In God’s economy,Faithfulness is success.

2 Timothy

2 Timothy 1:

• Timothy, do not be timid. Timothy, do not be cold-hearted. Have a heart set on fire for God. Don’t be cold, be on fire. Don’t be cold, be courageous, live our your faith with courage.

2 Timothy 2:1-13 Divisions

1-7 Faith8-10 Focus11-13 Faithfulness

2 Timothy

1-7 Faith

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:1

And the things you have heard me say entrust to reliable men

who will also be qualified to teachEndure hardship with us

2 Timothy 2:2-3

1-2 A Discipling Teacher3-4 A Devoted Soldier5 A Disciplined Athlete6-7 A Diligent Farmer

2 Timothy 1-7

Application QuestionsHow would God evaluate your manner of living out your faith?

What steps do you need to take for God to use you to disciple others to grow in Jesus?

2 Timothy

8-10 Focus

In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus

will be persecuted2 Timothy 3:12

Principle

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,

descended from David. This is my gospel

2 Timothy 2:8

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter

of our faith, …

Hebrews 12:2a

Make Jesus your Focus

This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.

2 Timothy 2:9

Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect,

that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus,

with eternal glory.

2 Timothy 2:10

Principle

Every life test is an opportunity

to glorify Jesus and to display Jesus

Application QuestionsAre you suffering for Christ and the gospel?

How will your life witness make Christ’s worth shine more brightly in your current circumstances?

2 Timothy

11-13 Faithfulness

2 Timothy 4:17But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that

through me the message might be fully proclaimed.

If we died with him, we will also live with him;

if we endure, we will also reign with him.

2 Timothy 2:11

if we disown him, he will also disown us;

if we are faithless, he will remain faithful,

for he cannot disown himself.

2 Timothy 2:12-13

Principle

We can always trust God to act according to His

Character and Promises

Application QuestionsWill you die to yourself, & deny your hopes and dreams to pursue God’s Plans and Priorities?

Will you serve God through the power of His Eternal Spirit?

2 Timothy 2:1-13 Divisions

1-7 Faith8-10 Focus11-13 Faithfulness

PrincipleIf a man cleanses himself, he will

be an instrument, made holy, useful to the Master and

prepared to do any good work2 Timothy 2:21

Are you prepared to go anywhere, at anytime, to do anything, at any

cost for Jesus?

Application Questions

PrayerGod, I will go anywhere in the world You want me to go to tell others about you

I will go anytime You want me to goI will do both hard things and easy things –

anything– for You, Lord. Help me to be a servant of Yours. I love You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

2 Timothy

God, who Stands with us