Welcome again to Bible Study Snacks! I'm excited to journey through another Bible study series with you. Those of you who have followed our other studies know I like to keep them short, informative, but to the point.
This week, we conclude our series on the The Second Epistle of Timothy, or 2 Timothy. As always, I hope you had a great week, and that today finds you in good health, positive in energy, and strong in faith!
Although brief, the studies presented here are packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. It is my ultimate hope that they might inspire you to an even deeper study of Scripture!
As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let us pray together...
"Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen"
If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are some things to think about for this week's lesson...
This Weeks Objectives: Participants should be able to...
* see the need for diligence in preaching the word of God.
* note the satisfaction Paul had in looking back over his service to Christ, and the confidence he possessed as he looked forward to the Judgment Day and the heavenly kingdom.
The final chapter begins with a charge for Timothy to preach the word at all times. The time was coming when people would not listen to sound doctrine, but instead follow teachers who would tell what they wanted to hear. Timothy was therefore to be watchful, to endure what afflictions might come his way, and to do the work as an evangelist as he fulfilled his ministry (2 Timothy 4:1-5).
Knowing that his own end was near, Paul expresses personal satisfaction that he has fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. He is confident that there is laid up for him that crown of
righteousness which the Lord will give to all who have loved His appearing (2 Timothy 4:6-8).
Timothy is then told to be diligent to come quickly. Only Luke is with Paul as he writes, for Demas has forsaken him and others have left to go to other places. Requests are made, one related to getting Mark and bringing him along, followed by a warning about Alexander the coppersmith.
A reference is made concerning those who forsook Paul at his first defense, for whom Paul prays it might not be charged against them. During that time the Lord stood by Paul, and he is confident that the Lord would deliver him from every evil work and preserve him for the heavenly kingdom (2 Timothy 4:9-18).
Timothy is then asked to relay greetings to Paul's dear friends. Brief references are made to Erastus and Trophimus, followed by a plea for Timothy to come before winter. Finally, Paul sends greetings from various brethren and closes the letter with a prayer that the Lord will be with Timothy (2 Timothy 4:19-22).
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1) When will Jesus judge the living and the dead? (2 Timothy 4:1)
2) How was Timothy to carry out the charge to preach the word? (2 Timothy 4:2)
3) What would some people not endure? What will they do instead? (2 Timothy 4:3)
4) What will they turn away from? What will they be turned aside to? (2 Timothy 4:4)
5) What four-fold exhortation is given to Timothy in view of such things to come? (2 Timothy 4:5)
6) What did Paul know was drawing near? (2 Timothy 4:6)
7) What three phrases does Paul use to describe his life as a Christian? (2 Timothy 4:7)
8) What did Paul expect to receive from the Lord? Who else would receive it? (2 Timothy 4:8)
9) What does Paul ask of Timothy? (2 Timothy 4:9)
10) Who had forsaken Paul, and why? (2 Timothy 4:10)
11) Who alone was with Paul when he wrote this epistle? (2 Timothy 4:11)
12) Why did Paul want Timothy to get Mark and bring him with him? (2 Timothy 4:11)
13) What else did Paul want Timothy to bring? (2 Timothy 4:13)
14) Of whom did Paul warn Timothy to beware? (2 Timothy 4:14-15)
15) What did Paul desire for those who had forsook him at his first defense? (2 Timothy 4:16)
16) Who stood with Paul during his first defense and strengthened him? (2 Timothy 4:17)
17) What two things was Paul confident the Lord would do for him? (2 Timothy 4:18)
18) Who did Paul want Timothy to greet for him? (2 Timothy 4:19)
19) When did Paul want Timothy to come? (2 Timothy 4:21)
20) Who sent greetings to Timothy by way of Paul? (2 Timothy 4:21)
21) What did Paul pray for in behalf of Timothy as he closed this letter? (2 Timothy 4:22)
After completing this week's study, I encourage you to go back and read through the material again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around!
As always, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until our next time together...
God bless you!
Sheri
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