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Discover the power of grace in Christ Jesus through the teachings of 2 Timothy 2. Unveil the analogies of a Soldier, Athlete, and Farmer, learning to endure hardships, compete by the rules, and work diligently in faith. Embrace the Gospel, be a vessel of honor, and engage in prayer to be sanctified, useful, and prepared for every good work. Let God work in your heart, guiding you towards repentance and truth. Cleanse yourself to become a champion for the Master.
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2 Timothy 2:1 be empowered by grace in Christ Jesus
2 Timothy 2:2 Pass on what you have learnt
2 Timothy 2:3-7 • Three analogies: Soldier, Athlete, Farmer • Endure hardships • Don't get entangled with wrong things • Compete by the rules • Work hard
2 Timothy 2:8-10 This is the Gospel we preach and for which we are also willing to endure hardships, so that others can obtain salvation.
2 Timothy 2:11-13 So this is our hope, in the midst of enduring hardships... if we die, we will live if we endure, we will reign
2 Timothy 2:14-15 • Be diligent... • A, present yourself approved to God • B, be a worker who does not need to be ashamed • C, rightly divide the Word of truth
2 Timothy 2:16-18 Avoid useless talk
2 Timothy 2:19-21 • Four requirements to a vessel of honor: • #1, cleansed (departing from sin) • #2, sanctified (set apart unto the Lord, holy) • #3, useful (available, easily used) • #4, prepared (equipped, ready)
2 Timothy 2:22 "with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart"
2 Timothy 2:23-26 It is God who will have to work in their hearts drawing them to a place of repentance and acknowledging of the truth Engage in prayer
KEY TAKE AWAY 2 Timothy 2:21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.