2 timothy 2:1-7
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2 You then, my son, BE STRONG IN THE GRACE THAT IS IN CHRIST JESUS. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 3 Join with me in
suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the
victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to
receive a share of the crops. 7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
2 Timothy 2:1-7
Written by PAUL15 You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.16 May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains .
[ 2 Timothy 1:15-16]6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near.
[ 2 Timothy 4:16]
Written by PAUL15 You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and
Hermogenes. [ 2 Timothy 1:15-16]
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 4:9-11]
Written by PAUL Who was in prison
Who was anticipating death
Who was lonesome due to colleagues’ ministry assignments and to desertion of colleagues
Who was young & naturally timid
Who was dealing with false teaching
Who had a stomach ailment
Who let people took advantage of him finding it difficult to assert his authority
First Letter of PAUL to TIMOTHY
Second Letter for TIMOTHY6 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. 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 1:6-8]
Second Letter for TIMOTHY Whose enthusiasm for ministry is
Fading
Whose timidity is Furthering
Whose fear for suffering is Feasible
2 You then, my son, BE STRONG IN THE GRACE THAT IS IN CHRIST JESUS. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 3 Join with me in
suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the
victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to
receive a share of the crops. 7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
2 Timothy 2:1-7
Becoming Stronger in God’s Grace
1. Be a wise steward for Christ
2. Be a dedicated soldier for Christ
3. Be a committed athlete for Christ
4. Be a hardworking farmer for Christ
1. Wise Steward for Christ 2 And the things you have heard me say in the
presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to
teach others.
Be wise to invest time & efforts with people who are reliable & are serious with God
Pray for & identify Faithful, Available, Teachable believers (FAT believers)
Equip and Empower these FAT believers
Wise in Investing Time with People
17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
33 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.
1 Corinthians 15:33
2. Dedicated Soldier for Christ 3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of
Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to
please his commanding officer.
Be wise with your goals and priorities Beware of worldly, temporal cares and values Be always ready to please our commanding
officer : GOD rather than people
Beware of worries & cares of this world: Matthew 6:31-34 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or
‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need
them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to
you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Beware of the deceitfulness of riches: Mark 4:18-19
18 Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; 19 but the worries
of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it
unfruitful.
3. Committed Athlete for Christ 5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete
does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.
Be committed to success – obedience to the rules
Be very familiar with the rule book: Word of God
Be obedient to the rule book
Paul came out a winner6 For I am already being poured out
like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now
there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the
righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also
to all who have longed for his appearing..
2 Timothy 4:6-8
Be committed to success, be obedient to the rule book
8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your
lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do
everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and
successful. Joshua 1:8
Be obedient, love is action & love is obedience
46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?
Luke 6:4621 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be
loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”
John 14:21
4. Hardworking Farmer for Christ
6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
Be persevering Beware of laziness Be expectant:• Expect results• Expect to be rewarded for your efforts
Be persevering, not lazy, be expectant:
58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know
that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.1 Corinthians 15:58
9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9
Becoming Stronger in God’s Grace
Wise Steward Dedicated Soldier Committed Athlete
HardworkingFarmer
Becoming Stronger in God’s Grace
CHALLENGEARE YOU GROWING STRONG IN THE GRACE
OF CHRIST?• Do the people you spend most time helps you
grow strong in grace?• Are your goals & priorities lead you to be
strong in grace?• Are you committed to knowing & following
the holy rule book?• Are your laboring for God and have you seen
results?