Text: 2 Timothy 1:15-18 Exegesis Theme: Paul’s response to people in his time of need Topic: How Paul responded to people who discouraged him and also to people who encouraged him in his time of need Truth: Paul accepted discouragement from many people but thanked the Lord for at least one family (Onesiphorus) who encouraged him in his …
Text: 2 Timothy 1:13-14 Exegesis Theme: Timothy’s faithfulness to the Gospel Topic: How Timothy can remain faithful to the Gospel Truth: The Gospel is meant to be practiced and preached with integrity and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thrust: Timothy must be faithful to the Gospel both in his life as well as in his ministry. Exposition …
Text: 2 Timothy 1:8-12 Exegesis Theme: Paul’s Suffering Topic: Why Paul was willing to suffer for the Gospel Truth: The Gospel gives Paul assurance both in this life and in the next. Thrust: Timothy must not be afraid to suffer with Paul for the Gospel. Exposition Theme: Suffering for the Gospel Topic: Why believers must be willing to suffer for the …
Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Exegesis Theme: Paul’s Remembrance of Timothy Topic: What Paul remembers the most about Timothy Truth: Timothy had a good heart and a genuine faith. Thrust: Timothy must use these to be faithful to his calling. Exposition Theme: Believers’ Calling Topic: What believers need to be faithful to their calling Truth: Believers need a …