25. READ: 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-13
[2 Timothy 2:1] [Paul, speaking to the young evangelist
Timothy:] "You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is
in Christ Jesus. [2] 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. [3] Endure hardship with us like a good
soldier of Christ Jesus. [4] No one serving as a soldier gets
involved in civilian affairs--he wants to please his
commanding officer. [5] Similarly, if anyone competes as an
athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he
competes according to the rules. [6] The hardworking farmer should
be the first to receive a share of the crops. [7] Reflect on what I
am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all
this.
[8] "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,
descended from David. This is my Gospel, [9] for which I am
suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But
God's Word is not chained. [10] 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.
[11] "Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with
Him, we will also live with Him; [12] if we endure, we will also
reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; [13] if
we are faithless, He will remain faithful, for He cannot disown
Himself."
a. Who should we entrust Paul's teaching to?
b. How should we endure hardship?
c. What do people obtain in Christ Jesus?
d. If we disown Jesus, what will He do?
