Faithful to the End

Part 6: Finishing The Race

May 20, 2023 • Rabbi Ira Brawer

In this final message on 2 Timothy we will look at Rav Shaul's last words of instruction to his beloved spiritual son Timothy before his imminent death. These instructions are a summary of his calling and commitment and of his faithfulness to the end. These last words are important for us as an encouragement to remain faithful regardless of the cost.

Part 5: Hard Days

May 13, 2023 • Rabbi Ira Brawer

We continue in our series as Paul warns his beloved son Timothy about the challenges and hard times that will come with his calling. Challenges and hard times are inevitable for us as well. He contrasts the evil and deception in the world with the hope and freedom that comes from being faithful to walking out God's Word. This a timely word for us today!

Part 4: The Power of Words

May 6, 2023 • Rabbi Ira Brawer

We have all spoken words to others that we regret. Often those words can hurt, and cause strife and division. Our words can also bless and encourage. In this week's message as we continue in 2 Timothy we will look at Paul's admonition to his beloved Timothy on avoiding quarrelsome words but instead to respond in the Spirit, with patience and humility to restore those that are in opposition to the truth. Lessons that we can apply in our lives daily.

Part 3: God's Marketing Plan

April 29, 2023 • Rabbi Ira Brawer

Many of us have been in sales or marketing at one time of another. Success in marketing is generally defined by the bottom line, sales, and profits. In this week's message from 2 Timothy we will look at God's marketing strategy as expressed by Paul to Timothy, how it differs, and how it is similar to what we know about success in the marketplace.

Part 2: Not Ashamed

April 22, 2023 • Rabbi Ira Brawer • 2 Timothy 1:8–15

Have you ever felt ashamed to share your faith? Most of us probably have at one time or another. This week we will look at how Rav Shaul (Apostle Paul) addresses this issue with his beloved spiritual son Timothy, and why he (and we) is to be encouraged and strengthened in our faith. The reason? What Messiah has done for us and who we are in Him.

Part 1: It's All About Relationship

April 15, 2023 • Rabbi Ira Brawer • 2 Timothy

This week we begin a new series based on 2 Timothy, Rav Shaul's last letter before his death. This letter was written to his son in the faith, Timothy as encouragement to persevere in the faith even through difficulties and hardships, even as Paul himself faced imminent death. In this introductory message we will look at their relationship, why it was written, and what are some of the lessons for us in the face of difficult times we may face.

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A Series Based on 2 Timothy