2. be empowered by grace in Christ Jesus
2 Timothy 2:1
be empowered by grace in Christ Jesus

3. Pass on what you have learnt
2 Timothy 2:2
Pass on what you have learnt

4. Three analogies: Soldier, Athlete, Farmer
2 Timothy 2:3-7
Three analogies: Soldier, Athlete, Farmer
Endure hardships
Don't get entangled with wrong things
Compete by the rules
Work hard

5. 2 Timothy 2:8-10
This is the Gospel we preach and for which we are also willing to endure hardships, so that others can obtain salvation.

6. in the midst of enduring hardships... if we die, we will live
2 Timothy 2:11-13
So this is our hope,
in the midst of enduring hardships...
if we die, we will live
if we endure, we will reign

7. 2 Timothy 2:14-15
Be diligent...
A, present yourself approved to God
B, be a worker who does not need to be ashamed
C, rightly divide the Word of truth

8. 2 Timothy 2:16-18
Avoid useless talk

9. Four requirements to a vessel of honor:
2 Timothy 2:19-21
Four requirements to a vessel of honor:
#1, cleansed (departing from sin)
#2, sanctified (set apart unto the Lord, holy)
#3, useful (available, easily used)
#4, prepared (equipped, ready)

10. "with those who call on the Lord
2 Timothy 2:22
"with those who call on the Lord
out of a pure heart"

11. 2 Timothy 2:23-26
It is God who will have to work in their hearts drawing them to a place of repentance and acknowledging of the truth
Engage in prayer

12. KEY TAKE AWAY
2 Timothy 2:21
Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.