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1You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. 3Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. 5An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. 7Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 9for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 10Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 2 Timothy 2:1–10 (ESV)
Review: 4/8 - CONNECT:
As He did with Peter, the Lord takes the initiative to CONNECT with us.
4/15 - GROW:
Paul demonstrates that spiritual GROWTH is the result of a lifelong pursuit to know Jesus.
Philippians 3:10–11 ESV 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
4/22 - SERVE:
Once considered useless by his former master, Onesimus became useful for the kingdom after Paul led him to Christ.
4/29 - GO:
Seeing the world through Christ's eyes provides the motivation to go and SHARE the GOSPEL with everyone.
Ephesians 6:10 ESV 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
Paul's instructions to stay motivated:
1. Be STRONG. Because STRENGTH is a gift of grace available to all Christians, there's no reason to not be strong.
Philippians 4:13 NKJV 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Ephesians 1:19–20 NLT 19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power 20 that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God's right hand in the heavenly realms.
2. REMEMBER. Remembering that Jesus rose from the dead is the INSPIRATION for continued ministry.
2 Corinthians 4:16–18 ESV 16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
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By 1You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. 3Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. 5An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. 7Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 9for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 10Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 2 Timothy 2:1–10 (ESV)
Review: 4/8 - CONNECT:
As He did with Peter, the Lord takes the initiative to CONNECT with us.
4/15 - GROW:
Paul demonstrates that spiritual GROWTH is the result of a lifelong pursuit to know Jesus.
Philippians 3:10–11 ESV 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
4/22 - SERVE:
Once considered useless by his former master, Onesimus became useful for the kingdom after Paul led him to Christ.
4/29 - GO:
Seeing the world through Christ's eyes provides the motivation to go and SHARE the GOSPEL with everyone.
Ephesians 6:10 ESV 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
Paul's instructions to stay motivated:
1. Be STRONG. Because STRENGTH is a gift of grace available to all Christians, there's no reason to not be strong.
Philippians 4:13 NKJV 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Ephesians 1:19–20 NLT 19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power 20 that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God's right hand in the heavenly realms.
2. REMEMBER. Remembering that Jesus rose from the dead is the INSPIRATION for continued ministry.
2 Corinthians 4:16–18 ESV 16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.