Dependable Discipleship 08 – Daily Study Themes and Questions – 2 Timothy 2

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Dependable Discipleship 08 – 2 Timothy2

Let’s choose seven themes from this chapter, one for each day of the week, for personal study. We’ll add a parallel passage each day for further consideration. Then we’ll pose some questions for thought and discussion.

DAY 1 – Links in the Teaching Chain (2 Tim 2:1-2). See Matt 28:18-20.

DAY 2 – A Soldier, an Athlete, a Farmer (2 Tim 2:3-7). See 1 Cor 9:24-27.

DAY 3 – Whatever It Takes (2 Tim 2:8-10). See 1 Pet 4:12-19.

DAY 4 – God’s Faithfulness and Ours (2 Tim 2:11-13). See Matt 10:32-33.

DAY 5 – Diligent, Approved, and Unashamed (2 Tim 2:14-19). See Jas 1:12.

DAY 6 – A Valuable Vessel (2 Tim 2:20-21). See 2 Cor 4:7-12.

DAY 7 – Godly in Motive, Gentle in Manner (2 Tim 2:22-26). See Prov 15:1-2.

Questions for Thought and Discussion

In order to find and develop reliable men who will preach the gospel to others …

What can we learn from soldiers, athletes, and farmers?

What about other roles, like managers, builders, bridesmaids, and tenants?

What does Paul mean – and not mean, by the phrase, “my gospel?”

How does Paul feel about being imprisoned and chained as a criminal? Why?

Would you be willing to go to prison for proclaiming the gospel?

“The Word of God is not imprisoned!” Why not? Discuss.

Can a Christian, once saved, decide not to endure, but to deny the Lord?

If a saved Christian chooses to deny the Lord, will the Lord deny him or her?

Is God unfaithful if he does not “keep saved” those who choose to be lost?

To “study” in the King James Version meant to make every effort, to strive with one’s full concentration and effort. Can one become an approved workman before God, and handle His Word properly, without that rigorous “study?”

What is gangrene? How is it similar to worldly, empty, false teaching?

What was the false teaching of Hymenaeus and Philetus?

How do you choose the tools, dishes, and utensils to use at home? Why?

Are you a “vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work?” Explain your answer.

What must Christians run from, and what must we run toward? Make a list.

How does our manner affect the way other people hear our message?

When have others corrected you with kindness? With harshness?

“You may win the argument but lose the person.”

What is our part in the lost coming to repentance and acceptance of the truth?

How does the devil trap people and hold them captive to his will?

How can they escape?