The family church experience
Not Alone. 2 Timothy 4:16-18. At my first defense, no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued…
Hopeful. 2 Timothy 4:13-15. When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments. Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. Dear People Belonging to God, Despite the…
Lonely. 2 Timothy 4:9-12. Do your best to come to me soon. For Demas, in love with this present world has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. Tychicus I…
Finishing Well. 2 Timothy 4:6-8. For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will…
Be Different. 2 Timothy 4:5. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. Dear Servants of the Most High, The world around us may be unraveling at the seams. That should not affect our commitment to God. In fact, it should be cause for even greater commitment.…
The Coming Rebellion.2 Timothy 4:3-4. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions And will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. Dear Joint Heirs with Christ, Paul’s reason for the solemn…
Solemn Charge. 2 Timothy 4:1-2. I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching Dear Citizens of…
Divine Inspiration of Scripture.2 Timothy 3:16-17. All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, That the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. Dear Children of the King, The scriptures have been commended to Timothy as being being able to…
Hold Fast to the Truth. 2 Timothy 3:14-15. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Dear Family, The…
Persecution Is Inevitable. 2 Timothy 3:12-13. Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, While evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving, and deceived. Dear Saints, Paul wants Timothy to understand that what happened to him is not unique or limited to him alone. Persecution…