Paul reminds Timothy to know what's worth dying for and what's not worth dying for. This will help him choose his battles as the saying goes.

Paul gives practical advice on how to deal within relationships as followers of Jesus.

Paul reminds Timothy, and us as well, that just because someone is young it doesn't mean they aren't able to teach us something and just because someone is old it doesn't mean they have it all together.

Paul gives some guidance on who should aspire to be in the pastoral office and what it takes by way of character.

Paul reminds Timothy to be in prayer for all people, even leaders, even the leaders we may not want to pray for at all.

Paul writes to Timothy about what it means to be the person who carries God's word to God's people.

Paul wraps up with a discussion about authority and power and weakness. He turns our current understanding of power on its head.

Paul shows here that God doesn't give us what we want in this life but often the things we need most are learned through hardships.

Paul boasts about things normal people would shy away from. Is that foolishness?

Paul reminds us that our words both in person and when away should match up to our confession.