1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,2 To Timothy, my dear son:

Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ

Jesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 1:1-8

3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a

clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember

you in my prayers. 4 Recalling your tears,

I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

2 Timothy 1:1-8

5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and,

I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

2 Timothy 1:1-8

6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us

does not make us timid, but gives us power, love

and self-discipline.

2 Timothy 1:1-8

8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the

gospel, by the power of God.

2 Timothy 1:1-8

Your genealogy not only tells a story about your origins, but it can also tell a story about

your faith

What do we know about Pastor Timothy?

i. He was young

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are

young, but set an example for the believers in speech,

in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.

1 Timothy 4:12

ii. He was sick

Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because

of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.

1 Timothy 5:23

iii. He was unique

I have no one else like him, who will show genuine

concern for your welfare.

Philippians 2:20

iv. He was jailed

I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been

released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you."

Hebrews 13:23

1) Mentoring in the Church (vs. 2-4, 6)

2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from

God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.

2 Timothy 1:2-4, 6

4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy...

6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

2 Timothy 1:2-4, 6

A) Paul prays for Timothy (vs. 3)

As night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.

2 Timothy 1:3

Prayer binds two people together

B) Paul longs for Timothy (vs. 4)

Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

2 Timothy 1:4

This is biblical proof that real men cry!

9 Do your best to come to me quickly, 10 for Demas, because

he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has

gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with

me..

2 Timothy 4:9-13

Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry. 12 I sent

Tychicus to Ephesus. 13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at

Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.

2 Timothy 4:9-13

C) Paul laid hands on Timothy (vs. 6)

6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

2 Timothy 1:6

Mentorship is not the exclusive responsibility of the church, nor of the home; it is the

partnership between the church and home

2) Mentoring in the Home (vs. 5)

5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first

lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice

and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

2 Timothy 1:5

God has not intended for pastors to parent children. Parents pastor in their homes, just

as pastors pastor in the church

A) Teaching (2 Timothy 3:14-17)

14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of,

because you know those from whom you learned it, 15 and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through

faith in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:14-17

16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

17 so that the servant of Godmay be thoroughly equipped

for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:14-17

If you want your children's walk with the Lord to be deep, your walk with the Lord must be deep. Never hold your children to a standard

that you yourself cannot reach.

B) Lifestyle (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)

4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. 5 Love the

LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on

your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them

when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down

and when you get up.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your

foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

i. Impress them (vs. 7a)

ii. Talk about them (vs. 7b)

There is no time that is not spiritual time. There are no sacred places because

everywhere is a sacred place.

iii. Tie them (vs. 8)

Phylacteries

iv. Write them (vs. 9)

Let the principles of scripture be the gatekeeper of your home. Do not let things that are anti-scripture through your door.