Faithful to the Word

Inform your MIND - Inspire your HEART

I. Informing your mind of WHAT it Takes to LIVE a DAILY Christian LIFE—chapter 1

A. Courageous enthusiasm—1:1–7

A. Courageous enthusiasm—1:1–7

B. Shameless suffering—1:8–12

C. Spiritual loyalty—1:13–18

II. Inspiring the heart of HOW to approach circumstances in the DAILY Christian LIFE— chapter 2

II. THE PRACTICAL APPEAL—chapter 2

Paul uses Practical DAILY examples for Timothy to understand the importance LIVING God’s Word.

A. The teacher—2:1–2

There are DAILY opportunities to PASS ON and PAY FORWARD the TREASURES of the BIBLE!

Know the treasures in the Bible to share them.

Know the students personal needs and challenges to reveal them.

B. The soldier—2:3–4, 8–13

There are ORDAINED (God allowed) opportunities to SUFFER for and SHARE in the PROMISES of the BIBLE!

Trust that God truly is in control (Sovereignty) to overcome the circumstances of your suffering.

Trust that God will keep His promises (Providence) to be at peace despite the outcome.

Know the students personal needs and challenges to reveal them

C. The athlete—2:5

There are REPEATED BLESSINGS provided to ACCEPT and APPLY from the BIBLE!

Commit yourself to FOLLOW God’s Word so you can lead a God-Fearing lifestyle.

Commit yourself to PERSEVERE through the temptation of laziness so you can receive God’s blessings. (Prize)

D. The farmer—2:6–7

There are SEASONAL moments that RISE and SET that PROVE the TRUTH of the Bible!

Wait PATIENTLY for God to reveal His PLAN during seasons of difficulty.

Wait JOYFULLY for God to reveal His PURPOSE during seasons of discouragement.

E. The workman—2:14–18

There are INDIVIDUALS who will use the position of POWER and INFLUENCE to distract the Church and destroy the families faith.

Watch out for GODLESS teaching and poisonous leadership. (Gangrene - Serious enough to cut it off to save the rest)

Watch out for GODLESS chatter and useless arguments. (Ruins those who listen and leads to more UNGODLINESS)

The New American Commentary: 1, 2 Timothy, Titus (1) Resistance of the False Teachers (2:14–19)

First, Timothy was to make it his supreme ambition to obtain God’s approval (“Try hard to show yourself worthy of God’s approval,” NEB). Second, he was to be a workman with no reason to be ashamed. The term “workman” is frequently used in reference to an agricultural laborer (e.g., Jas 5:4), but here Paul used the term to describe a laborer for God. Paul was urging his Christian friend to work with such diligence that he would have no fear of shame for poor quality work

Watch out for GODLESS teaching and poisonous leadership. (Gangrene - Serious enough to cut it off to save the rest)

Watch out for GODLESS chatter and useless arguments. (Ruins those who listen and leads to more UNGODLINESS)

F. The vessel—2:19–22

There are CHRISTIANS who are FAITHFUL and UNFAITHFUL in the Church (Body of Believers)

Cleanse yourself so that you can be a VESSEL “useful to the Master” and “prepared to do any good work.”

Cleanse yourself from being associated with VESSELS that show evidence of “youthful desires” and “foolish and uninformed controversies.” (vs. 23 - they produce quarrels - Greek word CONTROVERSY)

G. The servant—2:23–26

There are SERVANTS of the Lord who INVEST and INSTRUCT through knowledge of truth.

Invest through kindness to EVERYONE (us 4 and no more) without resentment.

III The WORKMAN (Faithful -

- 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

Instruct through gentleness to ALL AGES (willing and available) so they will “come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil.”

Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 239). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.

The New International Version. (2011). (). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.Vs.2:15 Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately

Biblical Studies Press. (2005). The NET Bible First Edition; Bible. English. NET Bible.; The NET Bible (). Biblical Studies Press.

Biblical Studies Press. (2005). The NET Bible First Edition; Bible. English. NET Bible.; The NET Bible (). Biblical Studies Press.