2. Be Strengthened… By the Grace in Christ Jesus – Saves, calls to a holy living, eternal (1:9) – Not a matter of our works but of God’s purpose (1:9) – Abolished death, brought life & immortality to light (1:10)

3. “The immediate duty for which strength is required is that of teaching the truth.” -F.F. Bruce

4. What You Have Heard… Entrust to Faithful Men – The best way to guard the faith is to dispense the truth

5. What You Have Heard… Entrust to Faithful Men – Character is a Premium Point: “ Faithful Men” Faithful in Spiritual Practice

6. What You Have Heard… Entrust to Faithful Men – Character is a Premium Point: “ Faithful Men” Faithful in Spiritual Practice Faithful in Public & Private Morality

7. What You Have Heard… Entrust to Faithful Men – Character is a Premium Point: “ Faithful Men” Faithful in Spiritual Practice Faithful in Public & Private Morality

8. What You Have Heard… Entrust to Faithful Men Who Will be Able to Teach Others Also.

9. Faithful Men Word Pictures Good Soldier of Christ Jesus – Share in suffering – Not entangled in civilian affairs – Aim to please his enlister

10. Faithful Men Word Pictures An Athlete – Competes according to the rules – Aiming for a victory crown 1980 Boston Marathon Cheater: Rosie Ruiz

11. Faithful Men Word Pictures Hard-Working Farmer – Gk. “to work until one is exhausted” – Gets the first share of the crops

12. Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. (2 Timothy 2:7)