Prepare for Sunday morning worship by using the guide below.
2 Timothy 3:10-17
10 You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. 12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13 while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 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. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
Watch the Sermon
Summary: In the past few weeks, Paul has warned Timothy of the difficulties to expect as a leader in the church: the false teaching, persecutions, and difficulties that will come with their empty religion and apathy towards God’s word. He encourages us to avoid them. In our passage, Paul calls Timothy to endure as a faithful minister in spite of difficulties. He offers two ways to persevere: first is to find and follow the lives of faithful witnesses, and second is to trust in the words of God in scriptures.
Review and Apply
Speak to a good example in your life that has helped you endure in times of trial. What of their teaching, life, or endurance in suffering was most helpful to you?
Name three good Christian biographies.
What in your life would need to change so that you might be a person who others could follow?
How would you describe a Biblical 'following'?
In what ways have you suffered for godliness?
How does the Scripture being God-breathed help us to live godly and steadfast lives?
How do the scriptures profit us? How can the scripture rebuke, correct, or encourage another person?
What is your regular practice in terms of Bible study?
Give
If you would like to give online CLICK HERE. For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you. (1 Chronicles 29:10-18)
