Spirit-filled Faithfulness

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 …

A Reason to Suffer

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 …

Being Before Doing

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 …

The Good Fight of Faith

Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-21 Exegesis Theme: The Good Fight of Faith Topic: Why Timothy must fight the good fight of faith Truth: Real life is found in God’s kingdom, not in more income. Thrust: Timothy must stay focused and teach others to stay focused also on the coming kingdom of God in order to fight the good fight of …

Watch out for bad apples

Text: 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Exegesis Theme: False Teachers in Ephesus Topic: Why false teachers are dangerous in Ephesus Truth: False teachers reject the truth and they always cause problems for themselves and for others. Thrust: Timothy must watch out against false teachers in Ephesus and warn them to stop teaching false doctrines because it will only destroy …

Shining where you are

Text: 1 Timothy 6:1-2 Exegesis Theme: Christian Slaves Topic: How Christian slaves should behave toward their masters Truth: God must be honored regardless of the believer’s life situation. Thrust: Christian slaves must learn to behave in a God-honoring way toward their masters, especially when their masters are believers. Exposition Theme: Christians who have superiors Topic: How Christians must …

Treating Church Leaders

Text: 1 Timothy 5:17-25 Exegesis Theme: Leaders in the church Topic: How Timothy should treat leaders in the churches that he is overseeing Truth: Leaders must be treated both with dignity as well as with accountability. Thrust: Timothy must learn how to treat leaders and leadership in the churches that he is overseeing. Exposition Theme: Church …

Discern the Need

Text: 1 Timothy 5:3-16 Exegesis (Original) Theme: Widows in Need Topic: What Timothy should instruct the church to do for widows Truth: Those who really need help must be helped while those who need discipline must be taught. Thrust: Timothy must instruct the church on how to deal with both. Theology: Since those who really need help …

A Good Preacher

Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Exegesis (Original) Theme: Minister of Christ Jesus Topic: What are the characteristics of a good minister of Christ Jesus Truth: A good minister of Christ Jesus knows the truth, lives by the truth and teaches others the truth. Thrust: Timothy must learn to train himself in the truth. Theology: Since a good minister of Christ Jesus knows …