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“The Wonderful Work of the Lord” (2 Timothy 4:9-22)
Well, here we are at the end of our series in 1 and 2 Timothy. Paul is concluding this second letter to a young pastor whom he mentored and instructed on how he should lead the local church.
Oftentimes, these letters in the Bible end with a lot of names and farewells, which is certainly the case with 2 Timothy as well. While that is true, it is also true that there is a lot we can learn from this passage.
So, let’s read the passage, then see what the Lord may have for us.
Look in your Bibles at 2 Timothy 4:9-22:
9 Make every effort to come to me soon, 10 because Demas has deserted me, since he loved this present world, and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. Bring Mark with you, for he is useful to me in the ministry. 12 I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus. 13 When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas with Carpus, as well as the scrolls, especially the parchments. 14 Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his works. 15 Watch out for him yourself because he strongly opposed our words.
16 At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be counted against them. 17 But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that I might fully preach the word and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever! Amen.
19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. 20 Erastus has remained at Corinth; I left Trophimus sick at Miletus. 21 Make every effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters.
22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
Let’s go to the Lord in prayer and ask Him to speak to us as we study this passage.
(prayer)
We can communicate a lot in a farewell message, can’t we?
If someone says, “I’ll see you after a while, if I make it out alive.” That tells you something about what the person is going through, right? Or, if someone says, “I’m going to a meeting. If I’m not back in an hour, please check on me.” You know how they feel about that meeting.
Or, your parent says to you, “I’m going to cook dinner, when I get back in here, this room better be cleaned” You should use wisdom in that situation and get that room cleaned.
Well, in Paul’s farewell words, we can hear several realities communicated. Specifically, we hear of four actions that the Lord accomplishes in our lives, so let’s see what we can learn.
First, we learn that . . .
I. The Lord provides
One of the main realities we see in this passage regarding provision is that the Lord provides through His people.
Paul says to Timothy in verse 9, “Make every effort to come to me soon.”
He says in verse 11, “Bring Mark with you, for he is useful to me in the ministry.”
In verse 13, he gives Timothy a list of things that he needs him to bring on his visit.
He says in verse 21, “Make every effort to come before winter.”
Paul desires to see Timothy because Timothy encourages his soul.
Paul goes on to list several other friends who are with him or who have visited him at different times.
Even though life is challenging for Paul, even though He has gone through tremendous pain and heartache, God is providing for and blessing Paul through the godly friends who are in his life.
Paul also speaks about when he felt lonely and deserted by everyone else.
Paul says in verse 16, “At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me.”
But what does he say in verse 17? Paul says, “But t
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Well, here we are at the end of our series in 1 and 2 Timothy. Paul is concluding this second letter to a young pastor whom he mentored and instructed on how he should lead the local church.
Oftentimes, these letters in the Bible end with a lot of names and farewells, which is certainly the case with 2 Timothy as well. While that is true, it is also true that there is a lot we can learn from this passage.
So, let’s read the passage, then see what the Lord may have for us.
Look in your Bibles at 2 Timothy 4:9-22:
9 Make every effort to come to me soon, 10 because Demas has deserted me, since he loved this present world, and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. Bring Mark with you, for he is useful to me in the ministry. 12 I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus. 13 When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas with Carpus, as well as the scrolls, especially the parchments. 14 Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his works. 15 Watch out for him yourself because he strongly opposed our words.
16 At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be counted against them. 17 But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that I might fully preach the word and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever! Amen.
19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. 20 Erastus has remained at Corinth; I left Trophimus sick at Miletus. 21 Make every effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters.
22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
Let’s go to the Lord in prayer and ask Him to speak to us as we study this passage.
(prayer)
We can communicate a lot in a farewell message, can’t we?
If someone says, “I’ll see you after a while, if I make it out alive.” That tells you something about what the person is going through, right? Or, if someone says, “I’m going to a meeting. If I’m not back in an hour, please check on me.” You know how they feel about that meeting.
Or, your parent says to you, “I’m going to cook dinner, when I get back in here, this room better be cleaned” You should use wisdom in that situation and get that room cleaned.
Well, in Paul’s farewell words, we can hear several realities communicated. Specifically, we hear of four actions that the Lord accomplishes in our lives, so let’s see what we can learn.
First, we learn that . . .
I. The Lord provides
One of the main realities we see in this passage regarding provision is that the Lord provides through His people.
Paul says to Timothy in verse 9, “Make every effort to come to me soon.”
He says in verse 11, “Bring Mark with you, for he is useful to me in the ministry.”
In verse 13, he gives Timothy a list of things that he needs him to bring on his visit.
He says in verse 21, “Make every effort to come before winter.”
Paul desires to see Timothy because Timothy encourages his soul.
Paul goes on to list several other friends who are with him or who have visited him at different times.
Even though life is challenging for Paul, even though He has gone through tremendous pain and heartache, God is providing for and blessing Paul through the godly friends who are in his life.
Paul also speaks about when he felt lonely and deserted by everyone else.
Paul says in verse 16, “At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me.”
But what does he say in verse 17? Paul says, “But t