2 Timothy Worksheet - Chapter 1

2 Timothy 1     Paul identifies himself as an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus. He is writing this last letter before his death in a Roman dungeon to his son in the faith, Timothy. What are the 3 greetings he gives him at the beginning of this intimate letter? vs. 1,2 Paul thanks God who he serves with a clear conscience the way his forefathers did.(vs.3) What does he want Timothy to know in regard to his affection for him? vs.3,4 - Name 3 things What was Paul mindful of concerning Timothy and his upbringing? vs. 5 - Name 3 things For this reason, Paul reminded Timothy to "kindle afresh" or "fan the flame" of the gift of God that he had received when Paul had laid hands upon him. (vs.6) What did Paul want Timothy to remember in regard to God's gift to him? vs. 7 - Name 4 things What 2 things did Paul not want Timothy to be ashamed of? vs. 8 What did Paul ask Timothy to join him in? vs. 8 Note this: Paul knew that Timothy could suffer for the gospel as he did if he understood that it was according to the power of God. God was the One who had saved them and called them with a holy calling. Was this calling according to their own works? What did Paul say was the reason for God's call on their lives? vs. 9 God's grace in Christ Jesus was theirs from all eternity (vs.9), but had now been "revealed" by the appearing of the Lord Christ Jesus. What did Jesus do in His first appearing to earth? vs. 9,10 - Name 3 things What 3 areas of ministry did Paul say that he was called to serve in? vs. 11 Why is Paul not ashamed of the things he suffers for because of his calling in Christ? vs. 12 What did Paul instruct Timothy to do concerning the sound words he had heard from him? vs. 13 What did Paul tell Timothy to guard through the Holy Spirit that dwells within us? vs. 14 Who turned away from Paul in Asia? What 2 people did he specifically say were included in this? vs. 15 Why did Paul pray that the Lord would grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus? vs.16-18 - Name 4 things he did for Paul. APPLICATIONS: As you think back on today's lesson, have you ever thought of the invitation to join in suffering for the Gospel? How did Paul help Timothy to understand that it was a privilege and that God would provide the strength to endure it? Paul reminded Timothy that God did not give him a spirit of timidity, but one of power and discipline. Do you sometimes feel 'timid' in regard to the gift(s) that God has blessed you with? How can you apply what Paul has told Timothy in today's reading? Summarize your thoughts and post a prayer if you would like. Prayer Father God, I pray ...

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