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2 Timothy. God, who Stands with us. Definition of worth, success. success = position, power, popularity, prosperity?. 2 Timothy . In God’s economy, Faithfulness is success. . 2 Timothy 1:.
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2 Timothy God, who Stands with us
Definition of worth, success. success = position, power, popularity, prosperity?
2 Timothy In God’s economy, Faithfulness is success.
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 Faith 8-10 Focus 11-13 Faithfulness
2 Timothy 1-7 Faith
2 Timothy 2:1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:2-3 And the things you have heard me say entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach Endure hardship with us
2 Timothy 1-7 1-2 A Discipling Teacher 3-4 A Devoted Soldier 5 A Disciplined Athlete 6-7 A Diligent Farmer
Application Questions How 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
Principle In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted 2 Timothy 3:12
2 Timothy 2:8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel
Hebrews 12:2a Make Jesus your Focus Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, …
2 Timothy 2:9 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 2:10 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.
Principle Every life test is an opportunity to glorify Jesus and to display Jesus
Application Questions Are 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 4:17 But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed.
2 Timothy 2:11 If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him.
2 Timothy 2:12-13 if we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
Principle We can always trust God to act according to His Character and Promises
Application Questions Will 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 Faith 8-10 Focus 11-13 Faithfulness
Principle If a man cleanses himself, he will be an instrument, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work 2 Timothy 2:21
Application Questions Are you prepared to go anywhere, at anytime, to do anything, at any cost for Jesus?
Prayer God, 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 go I 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