Reaching Others
2 Timothy 2:2 ESV 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
2 Timothy 2:1-7 ESV 1 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. 5 An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
2 Timothy 2:1-7 ESV 6 It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. 7 Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
Our Actions Empowered By God: Put On The Armor of God 2 Timothy 2: 1 and Ephesians 6:10
2 Timothy 2:1 and Ephesians 6:10 ESV 2:1 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
Our Actions Empowered By God: Focus on the Mission 2 Timothy 2: 3-4
2 Timothy 2:3-4 ESV 3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.
Our Actions Empowered By God: Visualize the Goal 2 Timothy 2:5
2 Timothy 2:5 ESV 5 An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
Our Actions Empowered By God: Be Willing to Pay the Price 2 Timothy 2:6-7
2 Timothy 2:6-7 ESV 6 It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. 7 Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
The Obstacle: Losing Our First Love Revelation 2:4-5
Revelation 2:4-5 ESV 4 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.
Action Steps: (a)Identify where you have fallen (b)Repent (c)Be intentional and execute
Reaching Others