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Paul's Final Charge: Understanding 2 Timothy 4:1-7

In this message, we explore the profound themes in Paul's second letter to Timothy, particularly chapter 4, verses 1-7. As Paul approaches the end of his life, he gives Timothy a powerful charge to preach the Word faithfully, highlighting the challenges faced by believers in a world that often rejects sound doctrine. We delve into the significance of being a witness amid a generation with "itching ears" and discuss how to remain steadfast in faith and service. Join us for an insightful examination of this poignant swan song of the Apostle Paul.

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Paul's Final Charge: Understanding 2 Timothy 4:1-7

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  1. 4:1-7 A free CD of this message will be available following the service This message will also be available for podcast later in the week a calvaryokc.com

  2. 2 Timothy = Paul's Swan Song 4:1-7 2 Timothy 4 = Paul's Epitaph

  3. Charge~diamarturomai • dia~ through (when used as a prefix, serves to intensify word) 4:1-7 • martus~ martyr Living and the dead~ KJV,quick and the dead

  4. from the Preach Not Word 4:1-7

  5. poimanō– tend (feed,nourish, care for) 4:1-7

  6. 8Now go, write it before them on a tablet, And note it on a scroll, That it may be for time to come, Forever and ever: 9Thatthis is a rebellious people, Lying children, Children who will not hear the law of the Lord; 10 Who say to the seers, “Do not see,” And to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us right things; Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits. 11Get out of the way, Turn aside from the path, Cause the Holy One of Israel To cease from before us.” 4:1-7 Isaiah 30:8-11

  7. Heap up~ NIV, gather around 4:1-7

  8. “Some come to hear, not to learn, just as we go to the theatre, for pleasure, to delight our ears with the speaking or the voice of the plays.” 4:1-7 Seneca the Younger BC 4 – AD 65

  9. “When you have hearers with itching ears, you will have preachers with itching palms - wanting to be scratched by money, and satisfy the ‘market’ of itching ears.” 4:1-7 David Guzik Commentary on 2 Timothy

  10. “If God consistently sent lightning bolts in response to bad doctrine, our planet would sparkle nightly like a Christmas tree.” 4:1-7 Philip Yancey “Disappointment with God”

  11. Truth~ 6x • 2:15 4:1-7 • 2:18 • 2:25 • 3:7 • 3:8 • 4:4

  12. Poured out~spendō– Paul was being “spent” 4:1-7 Departure~analusis– of a ship leaving the dock or the striking of a tent

  13. Fought~agōnizomai;fight~agōn 4:1-7

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