Our passage is a Gospel Ministry Primer. From what Paul wrote to Timothy, we can observe and apply principles which Paul practiced, which he wanted Timothy to follow, and which God intends for us to follow as well. 1 - Know Whom You Have Believed (12) 2 - Preach What You Have Received (13) 3 - Guard The Treasure Entrusted (14) 4 - Expect Some To Disappoint (15) 5 - Rejoice That Some Encourage (16-18)

3 Baffling Covenant Features to Illumine You Genesis 27:1-46 1. An Insidious Plan (1-29) 2. An Imprecatory Procedure (30-40) 3. An International Plot (41-46)

3 Facets Revealing A Godly Woman's Character 1 - Martha's Focus (Luke 10:38, 40-41) 2 - Mary's Faith (Luke 10:39, 42) 3 - Mary's Future (Matthew 26:6-13)

2 Components of Sovereignty Exhibited in Your Life Genesis 26:1-35 1. Man's Ostentation (1-11;18-23) 2. God's Orchestration (12-17;24-35) Reading for Next Week - Genesis 27

We know the Bible is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. We know it is meant to equip us for every good work. Those words will come up later in our study of 2 Timothy. If we're honest, we also understand how it can be a struggle to make the connection from the inspired and living and sharper-than-any-two edged-sword words on the page to our own lives. It's especially tough when you face opposition from those you try to serve, or when you pour your heart into some ministry and people are apathetic, or they become critical rather than thankful. It's also harder for the younger and less experienced when the sledding gets tough. All those factors were coming together and teaming up against Timothy during his labors in the church at Ephesus. Maybe you're weary. Maybe you have been or are now dealing with a physical illness. Maybe your plans failed to pan out. Maybe you were betrayed by someone. Maybe you have been sinned against in some other way. Maybe it's been a long time since you've seen someone turn to Christ or show real evidence of growing in Him. Maybe you've been bereaved, and getting over your grief and loss is like trying to let go of fly paper. Maybe it's all making you anxious. Maybe you're worried. If any of those things or other discouragements describe you today, this is the place to be and this passage is the one to apply. Maybe you need to be rekindled. 1 - Maybe You Are Needing A Reminder (6-7) 2 - Maybe You Are Ashamed (8) 3 - Maybe You Are Afraid Of Suffering (8) 4 - Maybe You Are Forgetting God's Power (9-11)

Habakkuk 1-3 1. Habakkuk's first complaint (1:1-4) 2. God's first response (1:5-11) 3. Habakkuk's second complaint (1:12-2:1) 4. God's second response (2:2-20) 5. Habakkuk's petition to and praise of God & Conclusion (3:1-19) Reading for Next Week - Genesis 26

Today we begin the final communication we have from the pen of Paul. We want to see it in its historical context so we can apply it to the fullest extent. Paul's and Timothy's relationship is a shining example of how we need to connect with one another. Unlike Paul's confident hope of release during his first imprisonment, this time he expected to be executed soon. He was in a cold cell (4:13), in chains (2:9), and with no hope of deliverance (4:6). He had been abandoned by virtually all those close to him for fear of persecution. He wrote to Timothy, urging him to hurry to Rome for one last visit (4:9, 21). We don't know if Timothy made it to Rome before Paul's execution. Paul wrote 2 Timothy, the last of his inspired letters, shortly before his martyrdom (c. A.D. 67). Out of his terrible circumstances with no hope for earthly deliverance, the Apostle Paul wrote this pithy and powerful letter to remind Timothy and us of what is most important for us to do as the Church, the bride of Christ. It begins with a brief recounting of the marvelous friendship and partnership between Paul and Timothy. True Gospel Partnership is 1 - Always Anchored In God's Purposes (1) 2 - Always Affectionate In Relationships (2) 3 - Always Thankful In Prayer (3) 4 - Always Longing For Fellowship (4) 5 - Always Appreciating Faithfulness (5)

Complete the historical inerrancy issue and review sufficiency crisis