2Timothy 2:3-13; Season 2, Episode 5 (30min)

"To Be or Not to Be: Be Strong"

 

The Outline:

I.  A Challenge  (1:3-3:17)

1. From The PAST  (1:3-18)
2. In The PRESENT  (2:1-26)
3. For The FUTURE  (3:1-17)

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1. From The PAST  (1:3-18)

       1.  BE STRONG  (2:1-13)

       2.  BE DILIGENT  (2:14-18)

      3.  BE USEFUL  (2:19-22)

      4.  BE KIND  (2:23-26)

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 1.  BE STRONG  (2:1-13)

     a.  Entrusting to Others  (2:1-2)

      Third Deposit:  “THINGS,” Multiplied to Others

     b.  Enduring the Hardship  (2:3-13)

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 b.  Enduring the Hardship  (2:3-13)

• Illustrated: “As a Soldier”  (2:3-4)

                           “As an Athlete”  (2:5)

                           “As a Farmer”  (2:6-7)

• Motivated: “Jesus Christ”  (2:8)

                           “The Word”  (2:9)

                           “The Chosen”  (2:10)

• Rewarded: “Live with Him”  (2:11)

                           “Reign with Him”  (2:12a)

                           “He Will Deny”  (2:12b)

                           “He Remains Faithful”  (2:13)