2 Timothy 2:1-13

Message Take Aways:

1. Paul urged Timothy to rely upon God’s grace for the endurance, diligence, and patience needed to faithfully fulfill his ministry—“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” Ephesians 6:10

2. Paul pointed to the example of Jesus Christ to remind Timothy that temporal suffering for the Gospel leads to eternal joy—“but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.” 1 Peter 4:13

3. Paul celebrated the believer’s expectation of resurrection into eternal life because of the completed work of Jesus Christ—“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” John 11:25