Preach the Word (2 Timothy – 14)
PREACH THE WORD (2 Timothy – 14) READ: 2 Timothy 4:1-2 The seminary where I studied has as its motto Paul’s words to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:2, “Preach the …
Practice What you Preach (2 Timothy – 13)
PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH (2 Timothy – 13) READ: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 In his final correspondence with his beloved son, Timothy, Paul gave advice that was true in his day …
Be Faithful inn Persecution (2 Timothy – 12)
BE FAITHFUL IN PERSECUTION (2 Timothy – 12) READ: 2 Timothy 3:10-13 Paul warned Timothy about those who will turn further and further from God as the return of Jesus …
Bad Times Are Coming (2 Timothy – 11)
BAD TIMES ARE COMING (2 Timothy – 11) READ: 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Each generation thinks the world is getting worse. We think that today. Paul thought that as well. He …
Pastors Must Be Pure (2 Timothy – 10)
PASTORS MUST BE PURE (2 Timothy – 10) READ: 2 Timothy 2:20-26 Paul uses many analogies to help us understand the Christian life and ministry. In 2 Timothy he uses …
SEEK GOD’S APPROVAL (2 TIMOTHY – 9)
SEEK GOD’S APPROVAL (2 Timothy – 9) READ: 2 Timothy 2:15 Good parents expect their children to do their best. They know the strengths and weaknesses of each child, their …
OPPOSE FALSE TEACHING (2 TIMOTHY – 8)
OPPOSE FALSE TEACHINGS (2 Timothy – 8) READ: 2 Timothy 2:14, 16-19 Sometimes pastors get so busy doing all that needs to be done to lead a church that they …
ENDURE LIKE JESUS (2 TIMOTHY – 7)
JESUS OUR EXAMPLE OF ENDURANCE (2 Timothy – 7) READ: 2 Timothy 2:8-13 In 2 Timothy 2, Paul has been reminding Timothy of his duty to endure hardships in his …
ENDURE DIFFICULTIES (2 TIMOTHY – 6)
ENDURE DIFFICULTIES (2 Timothy – 6) READ: 2 Timothy 2:3-7 In this, his final letter to Timothy, Paul passed on important advice to help Timothy better carry out his …
SPREAD GOD’S TRUTH (2 TIMOTHY – 5)
SPREAD GOD’S TRUTH (2 Timothy – 5) READ: 2 Timothy 2:2 I owe all I am and have to God’s grace working in my life (see previous blog on 2 …