We are to teach faithful men and women what we have been taught so that they can teach future generations.

God asks how have I burdened you?

Paul challenges Timothy to make more disciples and to teach other how to make disciples.

Paul reminds us that the biggest source of pain that most of us will experience in our lives and our ministry is relational pain.

Paul tells Timothy and us to up hold and defend the word of God.

Paul reminds Timothy and us that the gospel of Jesus Christ is worth our suffering.

Paul is calling us to live for and proclaim Jesus Christ regardless of danger and regardless of difficulty.

Paul gives Timothy encouraging reminders to fuel the passion and fire for the gospel in his life and his ministry.

Paul gives Timothy encouraging reminders to fuel the passion and fire for the gospel in his life and his ministry.

Paul writes to challenge Timothy to be a faithful link in this chain of the Gospel for future generations.