Teach, Fight & Train

2 Timothy 2:1–7 KJV 1900

Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

2 Timothy

2 Timothy 2:1–6 KJV 1900

Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

1. Be Strong In Grace ()

2 Timothy 1

2 Timothy 1:1–6 KJV 1900

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

Son (be intentional in teaching them)

Reaching the younger generation

What does it say to be strong in?

not feelings or opinions but grace. be strong in grace.

Grace and peace is multiplied in knowledge of God ()

Those who know their God will be strong/do great exploits. ()

Daniel 11:32 KJV 1900

And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.

God gives grace to the humble () A know it all won’t grow at all.

His Grace is sufficient ()

2. Teach (Sons) ()

2 Timothy 2:2 KJV 1900

And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

Son (be intentional in teaching them)

Reaching the younger generation

Says “my son” in v. 1 (be intentional in teaching them)

Reaching the younger generation

Heard. (; - He who has ears to hear, let him hear)

FAITHFUL men who can teach others

Many are called but few are chosen.

Chosen (; )

Called, chosen, and faithful

How can I measure those I am teaching?

3. Fight (Soldier) ()

2 Timothy 2:4 NRSV

No one serving in the army gets entangled in everyday affairs; the soldier’s aim is to please the enlisting officer.

Endure hardness - outlast our enemy

Fight the right fight -

Do not be entangled in everyday affairs -

If you woke up in middle of the night and the house were on fire, what would you make sure you left with?

4. Train (Athletes) ()

What does it take to be a champion?

Kentucky Derby won by a nose. Play by the rules.

Heavy Weight Boxer won by seconds. No short cuts.

2 Timothy 2:5 NRSV

And in the case of an athlete, no one is crowned without competing according to the rules.

Play by the rules /No short cuts

Champions are made by inches and seconds.

5. Toil (Husbandmen) ()

2 Timothy 2:6 NRSV

It is the farmer who does the work who ought to have the first share of the crops.

Reward the right behaviors. What gets rewarded gets repeated.

Opporunity

People miss opportunity because it comes dressed in overalls and is called hard work.

Some people you hate to see go. other you can’t wait for them to leave.

Some you can’t afford to lose, others you can’t afford to keep.

6. Consider these things ()

2 Timothy 2:7 KJV 1900

Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

Disciples love ()

John 15:13 KJV 1900

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Disciples obey (, , )

Fishers of men (Matthew 4:19)

Consider your ways - ,

Examine your ways -

Judge yourselves -

Let us examine and probe our ways -

Let a man examine himself -

Let us judge ourselves so we won’t be judged

Reflection so I don’t make the same mistakes.

Anyone thankful God is the God of endless chances..?

Anyone not want to take God up on His Full offer?

Be strong in grace

Teach

Train

Fight

Toil

Consider

Disciples continue in His word ()

Disciples love ()

Disciples obey (, , )

Fishers of men ()