PURPOSE:

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 2

Entrust to Faithful Men
 

CHAPTER 3

Realize difficult times will come
 

CHAPTER 4

Preach the Word
 

Who is the author and how is he described?

1:1 Paul, Apostle

1:11 Preacher, Teacher

2:9 Criminal

What are Paul's circumstances?

1:8 Suffering for gospel

1:12 Suffer these things

1:15 All in Asia deserted

1:16 In chains
2:9 Imprisoned as a criminal

3:11 Persecutions and sufferings

4:16 No support, all deserted - at 1st defense

Where is Paul as he writes this letter?

1:17 Rome

2:9 In prison

When in Paul's life was this letter composed?

4:6 Being poured out as a drink offering & the time of his departure was near

Who is the recipient and what do we learn about him?

1:2 Timothy, Paul's Beloved son (2:1)

1:4 Sincere faith

1:6 Needed to be reminded to kindle afresh the gift of God in him through the laying on of Paul's hands

1:13 Heard "sound words" from Paul

1:14 Holy Spirit dwelt in him

1:14 Had a treasure entrusted

1:15 Aware of the fact that all in Asia turned away from Paul

2:2 Heard things from Paul in presence of many witnesses

3:10 Followed Paul's teaching, conduct, purpose... persecutions and suffering

3:14 Had learned and become convinced of (the things he heard from Paul and his godly relations) knowing from whom you have learned them

3:15 From childhood known the sacred writings

What instruction does Paul give Timothy in (2Ti 1:8)?

Do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of Paul His prisoner
 

What is Paul's invitation to Timothy (2Ti 1:8)?

Join in suffering

Why is Paul suffering (2Ti 1:8)?

For the gospel
 

How will Timothy be enabled to remain unashamed while suffering (2Ti 1:8)?

Power of God
(cf Not been given a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline or sound mind, discretion, sobriety, sound judgment 2Ti 1:7)

How does Paul "define" the gospel (2Ti 1:10)?

Abolished death
Brought life & immortality to light
 

What does Paul experience as a consequence of being appointed a preacher, apostle & teacher of the gospel (2Ti 1:12)?

Suffering

How is Paul enabled to endure suffering (2Ti 1:12)?

He knows Whom he has believed
Convinced He was able to guard what Paul had entrusted to him

What instructions does Paul give Timothy in regard to the gospel (2Ti 1:13-14)?

Retain the Standard of Sound Words heard from me

Guard the Treasure

How will Timothy be enabled to guard the treasure(2Ti 1:14)?
The Spirit Who indwells him

What is Timothy aware of that might cause him to waver (2Ti 1:15-18)?

All who are in Asia turned away fr Paul

Paul is in chains

Who did Paul remind Timothy about that would encourage him (2Ti 1:15-18)?

Onesiphorus

Refreshed Paul

Not ashamed of Paul's chains

Eagerly searched for and found Paul in Rome

How will Timothy be enabled to fulfill his ministry (2Ti 2:1)?

By being strong (Literally = being continually strengthened) in the grace (God's transforming power) that is in Christ Jesus

What instructions does Paul give Timothy (2Ti 2:1)?

Entrust (gospel) to faithful men

What does Paul instruct Timothy to do using the metaphors of a soldier, athlete and farmer (2Ti 2:3-4, 2:5,  2:6)?

Suffer hardship

Compete by rules

Work hard

What is Paul's instruction to Timothy to encourage him regarding the truth in the metaphors (2Ti 2:7)?

His part = Consider them
Lord's part = will give understanding
 

What is Timothy to constantly be mindful of (2Ti 2:8)?

Remember Jesus Christ risen from the dead, descendant of David (cf Heb 12:2)

What is Paul experiencing because of the gospel (2Ti 2:9)?

Suffers hardship: imprisonment as criminal

What does Paul remind Timothy to encourage him to endure hardship (2Ti 2:9)?

Word of God not imprisoned

What motivates Paul to endure even imprisonment (2Ti 2:10)?

That the chosen may obtain salvation
 

 What is the trustworthy statement Paul gives Timothy  (2Ti 2:11-13)?

If we died w Him
we shall live w Him

If we endure
we shall reign w  Him

If we deny Him

He will deny us

If we are faithless, He remains faithful;
 

 In light of this trustworthy statement what is Timothy instructed to do? Why? (2Ti 2:14)?

Remind of these things
Don't word wrangle
Ruins hearers

How is Timothy to handle the Word of truth (2Ti 2:15)?

Be diligent to handle accurately word of truth

What is Timothy to avoid and why (2Ti 2:16-17)?

Worldly & empty chatter > lead to further ungodliness
 

Who does Paul warn Timothy about & why (2Ti 2:16-17  2:18)?

Hymenaeus & Philetus = gone astray from the truth

Upset faith of some

What can Timothy be assured of in (2Ti 2:19)?

Firm foundation of God stands w seal

What kind of vessel is Timothy to be? How can he fulfill his potential? 
(2Ti 2:20-21 2:22-23)?

Vessel of honor
Set apart, useful, prepared for every good work

How?

Cleanse one's self
Flee youthful lusts
Pursue +R, faith, love, peace
Refuse foolish speculation (quarrel)
 

How does Paul describe the Lord's bondservant? (2Ti 2:24-26 )

Not quarrel
Kind
Able to teach
Patient when wronged
Gently correct
those in opposition

Why?

God might grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth

What can truth do for those whose senses are captivated?

What will the last days be like & what should Timothy do (2Ti 3:1-5)?

Last days = difficult
Realize (be aware)
Avoid ungodly men

What will the ungodly men do (2Ti3:6-8)?

Captivate weak women

How can one recognize these ungodly men (2Ti3:8)?

Oppose the truth, Depraved mind

Rejected (faith)

 Will these ungodly men be successful  (2Ti3:9)?

Not make progress
Folly = obvious

How does Paul contrast Timothy with these men these ungodly men be successful  (2Ti3:10-11)?

Followed Paul's teaching, conduct, etc

What does he warn Timothy about? What does he assure him of? (3:12-13)

Godly Persecuted
Evil men will get worse

What does Paul tell Timothy will enable him to survive the deception? (3:14)

Continue in things you learned (gospel)

 How does Paul explain the efficacy of the word of God Timothy will enable him to survive the deception? (3:15-17)

Give wisdom leading to salvation

Is inspired
Profitable for
Teaching
Reproof
Correction
Training in +R

Equips us for every good work

What is Paul's solemn charge to Timothy and why? (4:1-4)

Preach the Word
Rebuke, reprove, exhort
Men will turn from truth to myth

Accumulate teachers who tell them what they want to hear
 

How does Paul say Timothy is fulfill his charge in light of the departure from truth? (4:5)

Be sober
Endure hardship
Do work of evangelist
Fulfill your ministry
 

Why is Timothy's role so crucial? (4:6) 

Paul's departure has come (Timothy is Paul's faithful man)

How does Paul sum his life and his coming reward? (4:7-8) 

Fought the good fight
Finished the course
Kept the faith

In future -

Crown of +R

For all who have loved Christ's appearing

How does Paul describe Demas? (4:10) 

Loved present world
Departed for Thessalonica

How does Paul describe Alexander? (4:14) 

Did much harm

Why? (4:15) 

Opposed teaching
 

How is Timothy to interact with Alexander? (4:15) 

Be on guard

What happened at Paul's first defense? (4:16-17) 

All deserted him
Lord stood with him
Strengthened him
Delivered him
 

Why? (4:17) 

Paul accomplish his proclamation to Gentiles

What was Paul's firm assurance in this difficult time - up to the very end of his life? (4:18) 

Lord will deliver me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. (cf "I know Whom I have believed 2Ti 1:12)
 

KEY WORDS:
Gospel: testimony, standard, treasure, truth, the word, teaching, things you heard from me

Suffering: chains, prison, persecution

Other: not ashamed, endure, charge, diligence
 

What can we deduce about the historical context?
What were the times like?

(3:5-9)
Evil men and impostors

Turn aside ears from the truth to Myths

(4:10)

Demas

ACTION:

Loved this present world
Deserted Paul

(4:14-15)

Alexander Coppersmith

ACTION

ACTION:
Stayed with Paul