Study guide for 2 timothy 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. The impending persecution, perhaps already underway. If you d like to print 8 12 x 11 or a4 sheets, you can. Certainly, timothy heard many bible studies from paul, and shared much time with the apostle in personal discipleship. Use these questions to prepare for the week beginning sunday, oct 1. Use this study to help your group understand the themes of faithfulness and endurance in 2 timothy. That kind of genuine walk with god is the only way to avoid the. Until a man is nothing, god can make nothing out of him. As we begin this journey of walking through pauls final letter to timothy, let us pause and ask god to slow us down and teach us. Love god greatly is dedicated to making gods word available to our beautiful community of women and now, women have the incredible opportunity to share gods word with children through this study uniquely crafted for young hearts. You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus.
Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, according to the. Like the first letter to timothy, scholarly debate over authorship continues. The bible study 2 timothy explains about being a soldier for jesus, fight against the devil, war and the gospel, lord jesus christ, holy spirit, gospel, word of god. Foxes states he was the bishop of ephesus and was murdered when he told a crowd of pagans that their idolatrous celebrations. It is one of the three pastoral epistles, 1st timothy, 2nd timothy and. To timothy my beloved son paul clearly loved timothy. Entrusted is a 6session bible study from beth moore that will encourage you to guard what god has entrusted to you, further his kingdom by sharing christ with others, and pour into future generations just as paul once mentored timothy. In timothys case we find a worker of the lord that is hampered by timidity and fear, but paul his mentor, takes steps to help him understand. This study will show you what it means for you to be faithful to your godto be unwavering in belief and consistently loyal to him as you live each day.
Paul, as now the much older elder, addressed timothy as his own son in the faith and charged him to battle as a. This is especially appropriate for the first verses, and the last half of the chapter 2 timothy 2. Such a preacher that his work will please the heavenly father. And, your faithful god is the one who enables you to do so. This 21 part expository study of 2 timothy was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 200607. Learn how to live on mission with god by studying pauls letter to timothy. This bible study, to be found faithful, examines the last of pauls letters in the bible2 timothy. Study guide for 2 timothy 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. In this way john stott summarizes the message of pauls second letter to timothy, a letter about leadership and responsibility. Finish the race 10 session study christian bible studies. Watch our overview video on 2 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. And the apostle summons us, as he summoned timothy, to be strong, brave and steadfast.
Verse 2 timothy probably first believed in christ because of what paul taught. That is what this epistle teaches, and that is why it is important for us to study 2 timothy. Barclay the letters to timothy the daily study bible. The man of god is before all else a man of the bible. A 12week study he is married to kristin, and they have four children. These small group studies of 2 timothy contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. It may be that paul reminded timothy of a special message he presented at timothy s ordination service among many witnesses. Paul here in 2 timothy speaks of the ultimate outcome of gospel preaching. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. Paul was chosen to be an apostle by god in 1 timothy 1. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. It may be that paul reminded timothy of a special message he presented at timothys ordination service among many witnesses. That the man of god may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. According to the first chapter of foxes book of martyrs, he died in 97 a.
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. Whose life and work are such as to honor christ and the gospel. Small group bible study guide for 2 timothy study and obey. Students that have been in an awana club will recognize and can probably write 2 timothy 2. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. Second timothy, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. Study guide for 2 timothy 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. The grace of god through jesus christ is the way to transform and save mankind. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials. Catholic tradition states timothy died in ephesus when he was over 80 years old 19 catholic encyclopedia. Finish the race 10 session study use this study to help your group understand the themes of faithfulness and endurance in 2 timothy. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.
Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. The second epistle to timothy chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate the need for endurance and faithfulness to the will of christ 2 to note the warnings against profane and vain babblings, foolish and ignorant disputes 3 to consider how the servant of the lord can be a vessel for honor, useful for the master and. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Most modern scholars think the author is pseudonymous, but the personal nature of this letter is harder to explain. Most scholars agree that paul never married, meaning he also had no children. This pastoral epistle is a great book to study as a group and i am excited that you are taking the time to lead others through it. A free bible translation and commentary on pauls second letter to timothy in easyenglish. Paul wrote letters to timothy, whom he had left there to address the heresy and ungodly living that had arisen 1 timothy. Verses 35 in spite of the fact that paul is in a dark dungeon in rome and may be waiting for a. As a pastor, timothy was not required to merely know the word or like the word or approve of the word. He is the author of suffering in ancient worldview and 12 timothy and titus.
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