In this last section of Paul’s letter, he closes with personal remarks and comments. While most normally skim over these verses, let us pause to read them to gain a significant picture of the relationships in the early church. You see some remain...

We have Paul’s last words to Timothy. It marks the climax of the letter. This is a solemn charge as Paul is facing an imminent death. The importance of this call is seen in that Paul charges him in the presence of God and Christ Jesus. Can you feel...

In the past few weeks, Paul has warned Timothy of the difficulties to expect as a leader in the church: the false teaching, persecutions, and difficulties that will come with their empty religion and apathy towards God’s word. He encourages us to...

Paul continues to prepare Timothy for troubles and trials before he takes leave of this world. Paul appeals to Timothy to remain loyal to the gospel and vigilant against false teaching and ungodliness in the church and culture. Since chapter 2, we...

Most people love celebrations, whether Christmas, a birthday, or an anniversary. Today is a celebration where we will listen to and watch four people be baptized. To help us understand this unique celebration, we will step out of 2 Timothy for one...

In our passage today, Paul prepares Timothy for the struggles in ministry coming not from outside the church, but from inside it. He gives Timothy a picture of a pastor, faithful and enduring, using three different images: an approved workman, clean...

Paul continues his teaching on endurance through suffering. In our passage, Paul offers reasons for Timothy to endure. Paul's reasons were to fuel his motivation to be faithful and enduring even in his present circumstances. Paul will use the...

The passage calls us to strengthen our souls for difficult times that come to every Christian while living in this world. Paul is looking at Timothy, his child in the faith, his son in the Lord, one he has mentored in the faith. Paul knows all that is...

In our passage, Paul continues his ministry of encouragement for Timothy. He encourages his young protégé by reminding him of the marks of the Spirit-filled ministry. But first, the imprisoned apostle reminds Timothy to cherish the gospel. As we gaze...