Second Timothy part 2

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Second Timothy (part 2)Passing the Torch
(115-219)Jeff KobesAugust 15, 2004
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The Background

• You know that everyone in the province of Asia
  has deserted me, including Phygelus and
  Hermogenes.
• May the Lord show mercy to the household of
  Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and
  was not ashamed of my chains. On the contrary,
  when he was in Rome, he searched hard for me
  until he found me. May the Lord grant that he
  will find mercy from the Lord on that day! You
  know very well in how many ways he helped me in
  Ephesus.
• 2 Timothy 115-18 (NIV)

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Be Strong in Grace

• You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is
  in Christ Jesus.
• 2 Timothy 21 (NIV)

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Work Hard

• And the things you have heard me say in the
  presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable
  men who will also be qualified to teach others.
• 2 Timothy 22 (NIV)

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Expect Hardship

• Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of
  Christ Jesus.
• 2 Timothy 23 (NIV)

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How to Handle the Hardship

• No one serving as a soldier gets involved in
  civilian affairs--he wants to please his
  commanding officer. Similarly, if anyone competes
  as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's
  crown unless he competes according to the rules.
  The hardworking farmer should be the first to
  receive a share of the crops. Reflect on what I
  am saying, for the Lord will give you insight
  into all this.
• 2 Timothy 24-7 (NIV)

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How to Handle the Hardship

• Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,
  descended from David. This is my gospel, for
  which I am suffering even to the point of being
  chained like a criminal. But God's word is not
  chained. Therefore I endure everything for the
  sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the
  salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal
  glory.
• 2 Timothy 28-10 (NIV)

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and
perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set
before him endured the cross, scorning its shame,
and sat down at the right hand of the throne of
God. Consider him who endured such opposition
from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary
and lose heart. Hebrews 122-3 (NIV)
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How to Handle the Hardship

• Here is a trustworthy saying
• If we died with him,
• we will also live with him
• if we endure,
• we will also reign with him.
• If we disown him,
• he will also disown us
• if we are faithless,
• he will remain faithful,
• for he cannot disown himself.
• 2 Timothy 211-13 (NIV)

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Stick to the Truth

• Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them
  before God against quarreling about words it is
  of no value, and only ruins those who listen. Do
  your best to present yourself to God as one
  approved, a workman who does not need to be
  ashamed and who correctly handles the word of
  truth. Avoid godless chatter, because those who
  indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
  Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among
  them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have
  wandered away from the truth. They say that the
  resurrection has already taken place, and they
  destroy the faith of some.
• 2 Timothy 214-18 (NIV)

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Stick to the Truth

• Ezra had devoted himself to the study and
  observance of the Law of the LORD, and to
  teaching its decrees and laws in Israel
• Ezra 710 (NIV)
• all who follow his precepts have good
  understanding.
• Psalms 11110 (NIV)

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Keep the Balance

• Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm,
  sealed with this inscription The Lord knows
  those who are his, and, Everyone who confesses
  the name of the Lord must turn away from
  wickedness.
• 2 Timothy 219 (NIV)