1. Matthew 7:28-29 DistinctiveDistinctive DiscernableDiscernable DifferentDifferent Matthew 7:28-29 DistinctiveDistinctive DiscernableDiscernable DifferentDifferent 2 Timothy 4:1-5 1

2. Preach the word! The Message 2 Timothy 4:2 PREACH … Words of faith, 1 Tim. 4:6Words of faith, 1 Tim. 4:6 Inspired, 2 Tim. 3:16-17Inspired, 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Sound doctrine, 1 Tim. 6: 3-5; 2 Tim. 1:13, Tit. 2:1Sound doctrine, 1 Tim. 6: 3-5; 2 Tim. 1:13, Tit. 2:1NOT… Other doctrine, 1 Tim. 1:3Other doctrine, 1 Tim. 1:3 Man’s wisdom, 1 Cor. 2:1-5Man’s wisdom, 1 Cor. 2:1-5 Fiction, 1 Tim. 1:4; 4:7Fiction, 1 Tim. 1:4; 4:7 2

3. Be ready! The Moment 2 Timothy 4:2 READINESS (watchful) Instant (KJV), urgent (ASV)Instant (KJV), urgent (ASV) -Be relevant, 1 Tim. 1:3-4 TRAITS… Boldness, 2 Tim. 1:7; Ezek. 2:6-7; 2 Cor. 1:18-19; Rom. 16:17; Phil. 3:17Boldness, 2 Tim. 1:7; Ezek. 2:6-7; 2 Cor. 1:18-19; Rom. 16:17; Phil. 3:17 Fervor, 1 Tim. 4:16Fervor, 1 Tim. 4:16 Clarity, 1 Co. 14:9; Ezk. 2:5Clarity, 1 Co. 14:9; Ezk. 2:5 Authority, 1 Tim. 4:11; 5:7; Titus 2:15Authority, 1 Tim. 4:11; 5:7; Titus 2:15 3

4. In season, out of season! The Manner 2 Timothy 4:2 WHEN EASY & HARD -When needed & known, Acts 20:20; Phil. 3:1 (2 Pet. 1:12) ELEMENTS… Reprove, Admonish, call to account, show one his faultReprove, Admonish, call to account, show one his fault Rebuke, Chide, censure severely, to restrainRebuke, Chide, censure severely, to restrain Exhort, Comfort, encourageExhort, Comfort, encourage All longsuffering & teaching, 2 Tim. 2:23-26All longsuffering & teaching, 2 Tim. 2:23-26 4

5. Will not endure sound doctrine The Reaction 2 Timothy 4:3-4 TIME WILL COME… Dissatisfied…disgruntled… complain, Isa. 30:9-11; 1 Kgs. 18:17; 22:8; 1 Tim. 1:6-7Dissatisfied…disgruntled… complain, Isa. 30:9-11; 1 Kgs. 18:17; 22:8; 1 Tim. 1:6-7 Disagree, dispute, deny, Gal. 4:16Disagree, dispute, deny, Gal. 4:16 Personal agendas, 4:3Personal agendas, 4:3 -Lusts, Ezek. 33:30-32 -Pleasing teachers, 1 Kgs. 22:6 Turn away from truth to fables, 4:4; Titus 1:14Turn away from truth to fables, 4:4; Titus 1:14 5

6. Fulfill your ministry! The Resolve 2 Timothy 4:5 FAITHFUL GOSPEL PREACHER Be watchful (sober)Be watchful (sober) -Temperate, circumspect Endure troublesEndure troubles -From preaching the word Do the work of an evangelistDo the work of an evangelist Accomplish the service the Lord has given youAccomplish the service the Lord has given you 6

7. Purpose is Salvation Romans 10:13-17 He who has ears to hear, let him hear! (Lk. 8:8) 7