Sermon Tone Analysis

Review & Overview

1.

The Intention

COMMENTARY: 2 Timothy is one of my all time favorite books in the Bible.

And there are several reasons why.

COMMENTARY: This book is a very intimate letter to a very intimate friend at a very intimate time of Paul's life.

So there is a serious tone to this letter because Paul acknowledges what season he is in, in life.

COMMENTARY: And Paul is writing to Timothy because he desires to see him, he misses his dear friend Timothy.

COMMENTARY: He wants to see him because Paul is in a very lonely state in his life because Paul is incarcerated at this time.

COMMENTARY: He is in the Mamertine prison in Rome.

And this place is a bad place, it runs along the sewer system of Rome and currently does so it smells horrible, he can't get any visitors, so he is lonely, Look at...

2 Timothy 1:15-16= Notice they turned away from Paul not the Faith.

During this time period Emperor Nero was in charge and launched a campaign against Christians and blamed them for burning down the city.

So Christians were under a lot of persecution, Nero would make Christians wear robes and dip them in tar and burn them alive & put them on a stake to light his gardens.

COMMENTARY: So Christians were fearful during this time and some were ashamed of Paul's boldness, this is why in Vs. 16 Paul appreciates a man for not being ashamed of Paul's chains.

Turn with me to...

COMMENTARY: So we see that Paul is writing this letter because he is lonely and wants to see Timothy.

COMMENTARY: And that's one reason the second reason is to warn Timothy of False Doctrine & False teachers and we see that in ch. 2.

2. The Plot

COMMENTARY: And the last thing by way of introduction is that this is Paul's last letter he wrote.

Matter of fact, he knew it was his last letter.

In...

COMMENTARY: And this verse really sets the tone for this letter.

3. Chapter 1 Context

COMMENTARY: Chapter 1 through 2:15 Paul begins by encouraging Timothy like he does in all his letters.

COMMENTARY: Paul encourages Timothy by way of Reminder.

This word remember comes up 4 times in Vs. 3-7.

COMMENTARY: And in Vs. 3-5 we see that Paul encourages Timothy by...

1. Being Thankful For His Memory Of Timothy Vs. 3-5 (3)

1.1 Involves His Prayers Vs. 3

COMMENTARY: Notice, even though Paul was in Jail he still managed to pray for others, prayer is definitely not only for you but for others, it is a way to serve the Body of Christ, Paul was still serving even though he was in prison.

COMMENTARY: Paul was still serving the body of Christ by prayer, even though he was in prison.

COMMENTARY: Prayer is our weapon.

It is a spiritual battle.

Weapon Definition= a means of gaining an advantage or defending oneself in a conflict or contest.

1.2

Involves Timothy’s Tears Vs. 4

COMMENTARY: Paul remembers Timothy's tears on their last parting, possibly at Paul's 2nd Roman arrest.

He will later ask him to join him in Rome in Chapter 4.

COMMENTARY: Remember Paul was lonely, because many had opposed or deserted and abandoned Paul.

So his constant prayers for him and remembrance of Timothy brought Joy to him because Timothy was the real deal, and gave Paul hope of the next generation.

APPLICATION: Talk about how grateful I am for my Church family and the memories I have, so that one day I can look back and get Joy and encouragement from them.

COMMENTARY: And you know this is something Paul often did...

TALK ABOUT HOW HIS FOCUS WAS NOT ON HIS SITUATION BUT ON OTHERS & CHURCH FAMILY - HE WAS LOST IN HIS EXPERIENCE W/ THE CHURCH

COMMENTARY: So this is what Paul did again here, in the midst of his trial he meditated and was mindful of Timothy's love for him and his true faith in Jesus, which is a perfect Segway for our next thing that involves Paul's memories of Timothy.

1.3 Involves Timothy’s Genuine Faith Vs. 5

ILLUSTRATION: "Counterfeit Detection" https://www.challies.com/articles/counterfeit-detection-part-1/

APPLICATION: we expect EVERYTHING that has value to be tested.

The faith that is not tested is the faith that cannot be trusted.

COMMENTARY: The only way to know if we or anyone has a genuine Faith, is to be tested.

COMMENTARY: Consider it all joy when you encounter various trials

COMMENTARY: Paul witnessed Timothy's life and he was able to detect his genuine faith in Jesus.

He even said in...

COMMENTARY: The second way Paul encourages Timothy is by...

2. Reminding Him Who He Is Vs. 6-7 (5)

2.1 He Is Steadfast Vs. 6

Stir Up Greek (ANAZOPYREO)= Ana- It’s a preposition, in the midst, between.

Zōon- A living being.

Pur- Fire.

Present Active Infinitive= Present Tense and Active Voice.

COMMENTARY: So God is the one that sparks this fire.

COMMENTARY: What happens if you don’t kindle a Fire?

COMMENTARY: It is our responsibility to feed that Fire! God is a consuming fire, it should consume our whole life.

COMMENTARY: The Lord’s fire will either consume us from the inside out or condemn us from the outside in.

Illustration Fire= Centralia PA 153 acres, In 1962 - 59 years ago.

and Burning Mountain.

It’ll burn for about 250 years.

Leonard Ravenhill Quote: "You never have to advertise a fire.

Everyone comes running when there's a fire.

Likewise, if your church is on fire, you will not have to advertise it.

The community will already know it."

2.2 He Is Not Fearful Vs. 7a

COMMENTARY: We are to stir up or kindle the gift of God in us because God has not given us a Spirit of Fear.

COMMENTARY: Fear could cripple and smother that flame inside of us.

COMMENTARY: It is normal (for lack of better word) to Fear stirring up the gift of God because it is not natural for us to tap into the supernatural.

It will take us out of our comfort zone.

Why would Timothy Be scared?

COMMENTARY: he is in a big city and he is from a small town and people talked down on him because of his youth, they didn’t respect him

COMMENTARY: or because emperor Nero was massacring Christians left and right, and the church was persecuted.

Illustration and My Story

Illustration: Fear is a Lie!

Your Fear is always about what is going to happen next, so you fear that which does not exist.

COMMENTARY: So if you fear the non-existent then your fear is imaginary.

COMMENTARY: YOUR NOT ROOTED IN REALITY, YOU ARE ALWAYS ROOTED IN YOUR FEARS.

COMMENTARY: Your mind does not know what is real and what is fake.

ILLUSTRATION: My Story, how I have experienced a lot heart aches but this year has been really rough!

What Do We Do When We Encounter Fear? - Focus on what is Real!

Which are God's Promises!

2.3 He Is Powerful Vs. 7b

COMMENTARY: God has to break you down 1st and break your own strength and power, so that His Power works in you.

COMMENTARY: He has given us this power so that we can conform to the image of His Son.

2.4 He Is Loving Vs. 7c

COMMENTARY: How intimately you know God determines how much you Love.

COMMENTARY: If you want to change, Love.

If you want to walk in the True Identity, Love

What you love determines your actions.

Love is our Motivation

ILLUSTRATION: People do crazy things because of love, look at the girl who is in the abusive relationship.

How people sacrifice for their addiction and how they talk about it.

2.5 He Is Disciplined Vs. 7d

Sound Mind Greek= Sophranismos; restore one to his senses.

Sōphrōn= Sozo= To keep safe and sound, to rescue from danger or destruction