Example and Advice

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 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.

4 As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. 5 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. 6 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, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

Pray

I. Paul’s Example – v.1-4

a. God’s will that any of us are followers of Christ

i. Paul’s conversion (Acts 9)

b. True life found in Jesus

i. John 14:6

c. Loves Timothy like a son

i. 1 Timothy 1:2

d. Thanks God for Timothy

i. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

e. Prays for Timothy

i. 1 Thessalonians 5:17

II. Timothy’s Faith – v.5

a. John 17:20

i. Intergenerational Faith from discipleship (Lois -> Eunice -> Timothy)

III. Paul’s Advice – v.6-7

a. Be on Fire for the Gospel

i. Jeremiah 20:9

b. Live not in fear, but in…

i. In Power – To preach the Gospel, calling people to repent and believe

1. Mark 1:14-15

ii. In Love – loving God and his neighbors (Matt. 22:37-40)

iii. In Self-Discipline – In living out his faith before God and before a watching world (1 Tim. 6:1-2)

1. Stand upon The Rock of Ages!

IV. Application

a. Be Thankful

i. For what God has done – v.1-3

ii. For whom God has put in your life – v.2-4

iii. For how God remains faithful – v.3

b. Be Prayerful

i. Pray for and love those who are in your sphere of influence

1. Whether you are in authority over you, or you over them, or a close friend, etc.

ii. To seek God first

1. Matthew 6:33

c. Be on Fire for Jesus

i. Love God!

1. Matthew 22:37

ii. Remember what God has done in your life.

1. Be excited for Jesus and all that He has done!

d. Be Fearless

i. Live out your faith before God and the world!

1. Philippians 2:12

ii. Share the Gospel – Tell people about Jesus!

1. Matthew 28:18-20

iii. Find reasons to love those around you

1. Matthew 22:29

V. Response

a. In belief

i. Repent and believe

b. In obedience

i. Baptism

ii. Membership

c. In surrender

i. Vocation

ii. Volunteer

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