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INTRODUCTION
Good morning Church.
So I know there are parents in the congregation this morning.
How many of you are happy that your children are returning to school this coming week?
Now for the children.
How many of you are excited to be returning to another year of school?
It is interesting.
As I was talking to parents this week many of them were happy to have their children back in school.
And I talked to some of the children and in some instances their response was not the same.
There was many who felt as though their summer break was over way too soon.
And to be honest I can remember being in that same situation as well.
But dispite this I think there is an aspect of excitement; for what this year is to bring.
I know some of the parent’s reasonings for being excited for the school year is that it brings back the routine present in their children’s lives.
Routines like getting up early to get ready for school.
The daily routines that come with the school day.
Homework and a regular bedtime.
In this there is elements of discipline, dedication, diligence.
And I think that what’s interesting and sometimes missed during this time of year is the fact that this renewal of routine for those going back to school can also be for those of us who don’t have to.
We can use this time to be renewed and refocused as well.
And I think our passage this morning will give us great insight, from Paul, that we can use for our daily walks.
It is interesting.
As I was talking to parents this week many of them were happy to have their children back in school.
And I talked to some of the children and in some instances their response was not the same.
There was many who felt as though their summer break was over way too soon.
And to be honest I can remember being in that same situation as well.
But dispite this I think there is an aspect of excitement; for what this year is to bring.
I know some of the parent’s reasonings for being excited for the school year is that it brings back the routine present in their children’s lives.
Routines like getting up early to get ready for school.
The daily routines that come with the school day.
Homework and a regular bedtime.
In this there is elements of discipline, dedication, diligence.
And I think that what’s interesting and sometimes missed during this time of year is the fact that this renewal of routine for those going back to school can also be for those of us who don’t have to.
We can use this time to be renewed and refocused as well.
And I think our passage this morning will give us great insight, from Paul, that we can use for our daily walks.
So the question that I think we should be considering as we go through our passage this morning is, “What attitudes and practices should I be looking for as a follower of Christ.?”
So the question that I think we should be considering as we go through our passage this morning is, “What attitudes and practices should I be looking for as a follower of Christ.?”
Please turn with me to .Pray
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.
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Background on 2 Timothy
Just to give you a bit of a background to the epistle here in 2 Timothy.
This epistle is a letter that was written by the apostle Paul to Timothy who was effectively his mentee.
This letter was written while Paul was a prisoner in a Roman dungeon, now we know Paul spend a good bit of time under arrest, whether it be full on prison or in house arrest.
This was the last of his epistles written, as not long after, according to church tradition, Paul was killed.
Just to give you a bit of a background to the epistle here in 2 Timothy.
This epistle is a letter that was written by the apostle Paul to Timothy who was effectively his mentee.
This letter was written while Paul was a prisoner in a Roman dungeon, now Paul spend a good bit of time under arrest, whether it be full on prison or in house arrest.
This was the last of his epistles written, as not long after, according to church tradition, Paul was killed.
As I mentioned Timothy was Paul’s mentee.
Paul became the spiritual father to Timothy, as scripture records.
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Timothy was identified as someone who had promise for ministry.
And so Paul brought Timothy along with him and scripture tells us that Timothy was one of Paul’s most trustworthy fellow laborers and was a faithful representative and messenger.
Paul’s purpose for writing this letter to Timothy was to encourage him in his ministry at Ephesus.
Like a good mentor Paul was one to ensure that Timothy was pushed and encouraged in the right direction.
As I mentioned Timothy was Paul’s mentee.
Paul became the spiritual father to Timothy, as scripture records.
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Timothy was identified as someone who had promise for ministry.
And so Paul brought be along with him and scripture tells us that Timothy was one of Paul’s most trustworthy fellow laborers and was a faithful representative and messenger.
Paul’s purpose for writing this letter to Timothy was to encourage him in his ministry at Ephesus.
Like a good mentor Paul was one to ensure that Timothy was pushed and encouraged in the right direction.
In the beginning of 2 Timothy we are met with a reminder of the fondness that was felt by Paul toward Timothy.
He is constantly in Paul’s prayers; for Timothy and his walk with Christ and his ministry to the people.
Paul then includes a reminder to Paul to continue to “fan into flame the gift of God, which is in [him]”.
He encourages Timothy that the Spirit God gave him gives him power, love and self-disciple.
Paul tells Timothy to join with him in suffering for the gospel, why because of the power that God gives.
God saved them, and called them to that life because of His purpose and grace for Paul and Timothy.
He then shares with Timothy some hard news, he feels abandoned by everyone in the province of Asia.
But then closely follows that along by Paul thanking God for Onesiphorus because he “refreshed me and was not ashamed of Paul’s chains”.
In the beginning of 2 Timothy we are met with a reminder of the fondness that was felt by Paul toward Timothy.
He is constantly in Paul’s prayers; for Timothy and his walk with Christ and his ministry to the people.
Paul then includes a reminder to Paul to continue to “fan into flame the gift of God, which is in [him]”.
He encourages Timothy that the Spirit God gave him gives him power, love and self-disciple.
Paul tells Timothy to join with him in suffering for the gospel, why because of the power that God gives.
God saved them, and called them to that life because of His purpose and grace for Paul and Timothy.
He then shares with Timothy some hard news, he feels abandoned by everyone in the province of Asia.
But then closely follows that along by Paul thanking God for Onesiphorus because he “refreshed me and was not ashamed of Paul’s chains”.
We now get to the passage that we are going to look at this morning.
And as I said before I think the question that should be put before us is “What attitudes and practices should I be looking for as a follower of Christ.?”
We now get to the passage that we are going to look at this morning.
And as I said before I think the question that should be put before us is “What attitudes and practices should I be looking for as a follower of Christ.?”
And I believe that our passage this morning provides for us 3 attitudes we should be looking for.
And I believe that our passage this morning provides for us 3 attitudes we should be looking for.
Point #1 - We need to be dedicated people.
EXPLANATION
Paul writes in verses 1-4 “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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.
Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.“
Paul gives an excellent start to this section of scripture.
He reminds Timothy that he is called to be strong in the grace that is in Jesus.
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