The Bible calls us to be an "approved workman." What does it look like to be an approved workman that is able to understand what the Bible says and explain that to others? Listen to this message and discover what things we should do, shouldn't do and what our lives will look like if we are to be pleasing to God.
1. What does an “approved workman” do? (See 2 Timothy 2:14-16)
2. What does it mean to accurately handle the Word of truth?
3. What are things we should avoid if we are going to be an “approved workman?” (See 2 Timothy 2:14-16)
4. How can we recognize false teaching and what should be our response to it? (2 Timothy 2:15-16)
5. The Bible encourages us to be an “approved workman” that studies out Scripture and abstains from sin. The implication is we will either be an approved workman who does this, or an ashamed workman who does not. Which one are you? How can we take steps to become and remain “approved workman?”
2 Timothy 2:11-16
April 10, 2019 • Erin Morris
2 Timothy 4:9-22
May 21, 2019 • Erin Morris
As Paul pens his final words to his friend, Timothy, he provides us with words that remind us to continue to fight the fight even when things are difficult. At times we may be wronged, but we must turn them over to the Lord and allow Him to repay them as He sees fit. Above all, we are not ashamed of the Gospel and we are prepared to carry it to any place God calls us. Join us for our final segment of 2 Timothy. Discussion Questions: 1. When we are wronged what does the Bible tell us to do? (Rom 12:17-21). Why is that hard? What can we think about or do to help us be godly when people wrong us? 2.In what ways are we tempted to follow the world instead of Christ? How are we tempted to prioritize our own comforts over obedience? 3.What makes it hard to remain obedient in difficult times? Why is it important that we do so? 4.Paul was willing to take the Gospel into Nero’s court. How can we be bold witnesses for Christ in areas where that may be difficult? Would you be willing to do the same?
2 Timothy 3:10-17
May 7, 2019 • Lisa McGill
During his life, Paul endured many trials and leaves us his example on how to deal with them when they come. Trials are often meant to strengthen us and even as we fight through them, we do not fight alone. God fights for us and gives us wisdom every step of the way. We should use our lives, even in trial, to convince other people that there is a God who loves them. What has convinced you of that fact and who are you convincing? Are you using your trials for His glory or are you wasting them? Discussion Questions: 1. Have you experienced trials in your life that God has rescued you from? Or are you currently waiting to be rescued? 2. Were you persecuted or mocked for your faith during these trials? Or can you tell of a time you were persecuted or mocked for your faith? 3. During your trials, how do you respond? Do you cling to truth/Jesus? Or do you often fall victim to worldly solutions? If so, how? 4. What experiences or people have helped convinced you of God’s power? 5. Are you training others in righteousness? Are you using scripture (the God-breathed bible) to teach, help, and/or uplift others?