Be Courageous Witnesses of Jesus – Part 2 2 Timothy 2:14-26 By: Ps. Karvin Chin
Key Verses… V.15 “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth”. V.21“If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work”.
Key Messages… Concentrate on the essential truths of our faith; To do our best to present ourselves to God as an approved Servant. Who cleanses themselves & correctly handles the Word of truth.
Key Key Points… Be A Servant Approved By God (v.14-19); Be Noble Vessels For The Master (v.20-21); Being Set Apart for the Kingdom (v.22-26).
1.Be A Servant Approved By God (v.14-19) Be A God Approved Workman (v.14-16); Upholding The Truth (v.17-19).
2.Be Noble Vessels For The Master (v.20-21) Different Tools For Different Purposes (v.20); Be Cleanses & Dedicated To Be Useful Vessels (v.21).
3.Being Set Apart For The Kingdom (v.22-26). To Flee, To Pursue & To Avoid (v.22-23); Understands The Servant’s Role & God’s Role (v.24-26).
Questions to Ponder… Am I doing my best to present to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the Word of Truth? Am I cleansing & purifying myself with the Truth to set apart for God’s use; which is willing to be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master & prepared to do any good work?