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2 Timothy Study Notes (2021)

2 Timothy 1:1-7 | Preaching From The Position of Pain

October 10, 2021 • Pastor Ray Bollas • 2 Timothy 1:1–7

Most scholars agree this is Paul’s last letter/epistle he writes. He is in a brutal Roman prison, and unlike his last imprisonment, he knows that death is imminent, maybe just days away. Paul writes (preaches) from the position of pain, yet so interesting as we read the letter his pain is not directed at Rome or the Jews, but those close to him who have personally hurt him. He says to Timothy in verse 4 that he is mindful of Timothy’s tears and thus pain. Surely an epistle for all of us. Has someone close to you hurt you? Join us as we look at this passage, from the perspective of God who catches our tears and stores them in His bottle of remembrance (Psalms 56:8).

2 Timothy 1:1-6 | Paul’s Impenetrable Prison

October 17, 2021 • Pastor Ray Bollas • 2 Timothy 1:1–6

Paul’s Impenetrable Prison: Paul writes his last letter before his death from a brutal Roman prison. Everyone at some point feels imprisoned, bound by something beyond their control, yet as we study today, Paul is captive with love and joy. How could that be? We will see Paul built an impenetrable prison cell, where the enemy of his heart and mind could not reach, but only Jesus. Join us as we see how we can do the same when faced with painful circumstances outside of our control.

2 Timothy 1:7-18 | The Man/Woman of God Who Perseveres

October 24, 2021 • Pastor Ray Bollas • 2 Timothy 1:7–18

The Man/Woman of God Who Perseveres: In our study today, the Lord gives us the calling and charge to “hold fast to the pattern,” which is the theme of this Book, so that we may not be moved and persevere regardless of what comes our way in life. God will give us 3 things in our study today that the man/woman of God does to persevere, so that we may not fear, but have power-love-and a sound mind. Join us for a great Word to stand on, especially for the days we are living in.

2 Timothy 2:1-7 | Be Strong in the Grace

October 31, 2021 • Pastor Ray Bollas • 2 Timothy 2:1–7

Be Strong in the Grace: Here in chapter 2 we continue to build off of, and be reminded of the calling to “hold fast”, all for the sake of finishing well before and unto our Lord who is worth it. Today’s study we look at grace (unmerited favor of God for us), and the strength that is in grace, and the power it has in our personal relationship with the Lord, and our interpersonal relationship with others in our lives. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas

2 Timothy 2:8-13 | The Word of God Cannot be Chained

November 7, 2021 • Pastor Ray Bollas • 2 Timothy 2:8–13

The Word of God Cannot be Chained!: The imprisoned Paul says words of power, speaking of the Word of God, and he says, “the Word of God is not chained”. He speaks more than a metaphor, he speaks truth, and the kind of truth that breaks every chain and stronghold in a person’s life, regardless of their situation, prisons or palaces, God’s Word cannot be bound! If this applies personally, then it also means we have a powerful prayer weapon at our disposal. Come join us as we open the powerful chain breaking Word of God.

2 Timothy 2:14-26 | The Approved Worker of God

November 14, 2021 • Pastor Ray Bollas • 2 Timothy 2:14–26

The Approved Worker of God: In our text today, the Lord tells us what His “approved”, accepted, proven worker does and is. They are like a skilled surgeon, a vessel of honor, and a rescuer of the captive. Join us as we study to show ourselves “approved” a worker who need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of God. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas

2 Timothy 3:1-17 | Perilous Times, Perilous People, and a Prepared Church

November 21, 2021 • Pastor Ray Bollas • 2 Timothy 3

Perilous Times, Perilous People, and a Prepared Church: Paul starts this next section of the epistle by saying in the original language, “be knowing, and keep on knowing, and be keeping this in your mind, that in the last days it will be perilous times filled with many perilous people, and the key to enduring is the continual learning and understanding of the Scriptures (from childhood through adulthood). Join us as we….. continue in the Scriptures. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas

2 Timothy 3:16-17 | The Uniqueness of the Bible

November 28, 2021 • Pastor Ray Bollas • 2 Timothy 3:16–17

The Uniqueness of the Bible: Over 5 BILLION copies of the Bible have been created; time and time again the number #1 selling book in the world. Today we look at where the Bible came from, how was it determined which books should be in it, and what makes it so unique…… but more so, how God expresses His very heart and love to each of us through His Word. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas

2 Timothy 4:1-8 | Why Preach the Word?

December 5, 2021 • Pastor Ray Bollas • 2 Timothy 4:1–8

Why Preach the Word?: In our passage today the speaks to Timothy, and us today, to “preach the word”. Why preach? Because it changes lives! For the hearer, and the declarer. Join us as God gives us another “power passage” of His very heart.

2 Timothy 4:9-13 | Precious People (Seeing Them and Being Them)

December 12, 2021 • Pastor Ray Bollas • 2 Timothy 4:9–22

Precious People (Seeing Them and Being Them) Summary: In our passage today we have a listing of names, people who were precious to Paul, and had a special relationship with him. In each name there is a story…. And so too in every person God puts in our lives, they have a story that we get to be part of. Join us as we are reminded how precious people are, and how we are to see them, and be precious to them. Paul gives powerful and ultimate examples for us in our passage.

2 Timothy 4:14-22 | The Lord Stood by Me

December 19, 2021 • Pastor Ray Bollas • 2 Timothy 4:14–22

The Lord Stood by Me: In our passage today the apostle Paul will say, “But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me”. Join us as we see the promise to Paul is the same promise to us, and how this promise greatly reflects the heart of God in a deep personal way to each of us. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas

2 Timothy 4:22 | The Gift of Grace

December 24, 2021 • Pastor Ray Bollas • 2 Timothy 4:22

Please join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 4:8 | HIs Soon Appearing

December 26, 2021 • 2 Timothy 4:8

Today we have a short devotion to close out this letter of 2 Timothy and review of some of the key promises given, and a promise of what is ahead for us, as we close with “amen”, and the things that have been spoken, we make it our own. His soon appearing is soon as we see and thus in the twinkling of an eye, we shall all be changed, 1 Corinthians 15:52. We also review our 14 points from our Prophecy Update series.