[Linux4christians] ‭2 Timothy 1 (Saturday)

[Pastor David]

*‭2 Timothy 1 (Saturday)*

*‭Commentary*

Paul greets Timothy, restating his certainty of a calling 
from God, and restating his affection for him "... my dear 
child".  He also notes that he prays for him "day and night".

He then revisits Timothy's spiritual heritage "I recall your 
sincere faith that was alive first in your grandmother Lois 
and in your mother Eunice, and I am sure (convinced) is in you."

He then challenges Timothy "... to rekindle God's gift that 
you possess through the laying on of hands."

[Note:  The gift is Timothy's call to leadership, confirmed 
when the apostle Paul laid hands upon him.]

Paul continues "For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but 
of power and love and self-control."

"... by God's power accept your share of suffering for the 
gospel.  He is the one who saved us and called us with a 
holy calling, not based on our works but on his purpose and 
grace, granted to us in Christ Jesus before time began, but 
now made visible through the appearing of our Savior Christ 
Jesus."

He concludes the chapter, noting those who abandoned him in 
his imprisonment, and celebrating Onesiphorus who was 
"unashamed" and "often refreshed" him.

*Interaction*

*Consider* Paul's challenge "For God did not give us a 
Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control."

*Discuss* practical ways to "... by God's power accept your 
share of suffering for the gospel."

*Reflect* upon the meaning to you that God "... called us 
with a holy calling, not based on our works but on his 
purpose and grace, granted to us in Christ Jesus before time 
began, but now made visible through the appearing of our 
Savior Christ Jesus."

*Share* an example of someone with a spiritual heritage like 
Timothy.  Did it lead to a ministry with the clear power and 
purpose of Timothy's or did it instead become more tradition 
than relationship (with God) and a calling for life?

*Truth in Action*
	
Today I am ‭committing to study my walk for any evidence of 
"... ‬a Spirit of fear" and ask the Holy Spirit to find me a 
willing partner as He affirms His gift "... of power and 
love and self-control."

*Be Specific*  ______________________________________


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Sunday's text will be: 2 Timothy 2
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Have an http://Ultrafidian.com Day!  Pastor David
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