2 Timothy 4:9–22

 |  September 5, 2018

There are six imperatives that mark this last section of 2 Timothy

Paul begins and ends this last section of the book with the command for Timothy to (σπουδασον) Make Every Effort (vs. 9 and vs. 21) (hurry; zealous)

Challenge: In Light of What’s Coming & What Has Come

NOTE: The Context of the Passage:

PLEA – Come and come Quickly!

In this case, do you know what else is coming … WINTER!

BRING – Mark, my Coat, and my books!

BEWARE – He did me harm; beware lest he do YOU harm

You might title this message: Make Every Effort!

Here, Paul contrasts what IS coming w/ what HAS come

Here is HIS final challenge –You need to come, in light of what IS COMING!

These are present realities that define our Christian responsibility …      

WHY the Work of the Lord needs YOU:

A. The Work of the Lord Needs YOU, because some have Forsaken (10)

B. The Work of the Lord Needs YOU, because there is work to be done – Ministry Needs (11–13)

C. The Work of the Lord Needs YOU, because the Opposition to God’s People is Significant (14)

D. The Work of the Lord Needs YOU, because there are People who Need You (16)

APPLICATION:

Make Every Effort!

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