24. READ: 2 TIMOTHY 1:8-14
[2 Timothy 1:8] "So do not be ashamed to testify about
our Lord, or ashamed of me His prisoner. But join with me in
suffering for the Gospel, by the power of God, [9] Who has saved us
and called us to a holy life--not because of anything we have
done but because of His Own purpose and grace. This grace was given
us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, [10] but it has
now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ
Jesus, Who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality
to light through the Gospel. [11] And of this Gospel I was
appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. [12] That is why I
am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know Whom I
have believed, and am convinced that He is able to guard what I
have entrusted to Him for that day.
[13] "What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of
sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. [14] Guard the
good deposit that was entrusted to you--guard it with the help
of the Holy Spirit Who lives in us."
a. What should we NOT be ashamed to do?
b. What should we be willing to suffer for?
c. What has God called us to?
d. What has our Savior, Christ Jesus, done for us?
e. What should we keep as the pattern of sound teaching?
