The Teacher, the Learner and the Lessons that Matter

The Teacher and the Learner

Paul wrote this letter as he awaited execution.

death, the end of his ministry, abandonment by most of his friends, fear of persecution

he faithfully directed his spiritual son Timothy to the hope that is in Christ.

Timothy is likely a convert to Jesus because of the gospel preaching of Paul.

2 Timothy 1:1–7 “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. 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, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

Paul - spiritual father

Lois and Eunice- spiritual “mothers”

Legacy of Grace and Spiritual Gift

The Message that Matters

2 Timothy 1:8–14 “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.”

Be a Teacher/Mentor- Disciple Others

Be ready to teach, be ready to learn

Parents to children

Grandparents to grandchildren and their children

Proverbs 17:6 “Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.”

Rudder their ship, share your experience of faith, decide on the legacy you want to leave them and pass it on (while you are still alive)

Students to peers

neighbor to neighbor

Who is your mission field?