2 Timothy
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?
2 Timothy 3:1-9
April 30, 2019 • Diane Clift
In this section of 2 Timothy, Paul talks about people who outwardly look godly, but aren't godly inside. How can we be sure that we don't just have the appearance of godliness, but we acutally bear real fruit as believers in Christ? Paul also warns to be on guard against those who would seek to deceive us by twisting the truth. What things help us discern what is true? How can we be sure we won't be led astray? Join us as we continue our study of 2 Timothy and learn the answers to those questions and more. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: · Where do you see “difficult times” these days? · How are you FIGHTING THE FIGHT? · What does “godliness” look like to you? · Do you think people would look at you and know you are a follower of Jesus Christ? · How are you sharpening your weapons? Do you have a plan? Do you meet with anyone on a regular basis to discuss how God is working in your life?
2 Timothy 2:17-25
April 23, 2019 • Paula Thorp
Many of us want to be used of the Lord. How can we prepare ourselves to be useful to Him? What things prevent us from being useful to the Master? God can use anyone, but we must first be empty of some things and full of other things. Join us for this section of 2 Timothy and learn what it means to be a useable vessel for the Lord's service. Discussion Questions: 1. How would someone go from being a vessel of dishonor to a vessel that can be used for honor? 2. Read 2 Timothy 2:21 What action is required on our part? 3. What does sanctification (the process of becoming more Christ-like) look like? What things should we do? Read Romans 6:18; Romans 12:1-2 3. What does it mean to be set apart for service? What kinds of "good works" might God call us to walk in? 4. According to 2 Timothy 2:24-25, how should we engage unbelievers in discussion? Why is this so important? 5. Are you faithful to pray for family members, friends, neighbors, etc. who are lost? 6. Are you set apart and ready for the Master's use? If not, what must change in your life to be prepared to be used?
2 Timothy 2:11-16
April 10, 2019 • Erin Morris
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 2:1-10
April 2, 2019 • Paula Thorp
Paul writes that by God's strength we are called to be soldiers of the cross who are not distracted by the things of this world. We are also instructed to compete as atheletes who run this race of life well in order to win an eternal prize. The final example Paul gives us in this section of Scriptiure is to work diligently as famers as we patiently await a harvest. Soldiers, athletes and farmers are all "doers." Join us for this section of 2 Timothy and learn how you too can be a "doer" of the Word. Discussion Questions: 1.) Are you teaching or helping others in their faith? If not, why? 2.) Read James 1:22-25. We are instructed to go beyond just listening to the Word to being "doers" of the Word. What does it look like to be a "doer" of the Word? Are there any areas of your life where you know what you're commanded to do, but aren't doing it? How can you repent and begin walking in obedience? 3.) What does it look like to be a soldier of the cross? 4.) What does it look like to be a "spiritual athlete?" 5.) What does it look like to be a "farmer" as described in this section of Scripture? 6.) Think through each of the above roles. What are the spiritual parallels of being a soldier, athlete or farmer?
2 Timothy 1:8-18
March 26, 2019 • Lyndsay Hudgens
1.) How have you been ashamed of the gospel in your own life? Do you have a specific situation you regret that you weren’t more bold? 2) What keeps you from being more bold? How should you fight against it? 3) What does your “holy calling” look like in this stage of your life? 4) Are you “convinced” of your eternity? Why or why not? 5) Are you refreshing to those around you? What are some ways you can improve this while still being genuine?