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Introduction:
Christians should be resilient. Resilient Christians understand their identity in Christ. By being aware of who they are in Christ, they can persevere through difficult situations and adapt to tackle problems and pushback. Often resilient followers of Christ emerge from tough times and opposition stronger and better able to handle even more difficult situations.
Timothy was pastoring in a fast-pace, emerging trade city called Ephesus. He was a young pastor, leading in the first church as a minority within a majority voice of oppression and opposition. Paul encourages Timothy to be resilient through every situation so that He can stand for Christ within the culture. Paul also reminds Timothy to maintain faith and hope in Jesus’ resurrection and to raise up faithful leaders who will teach and share the good news of salvation through Jesus.
“Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and teaching.” —2 Timothy 4:2
This collection of talks will help ground you in your faith and give you a foundation as you stand for Jesus Christ. This collection will include:
February 20 Remember Who You Are (2 Timothy 1:1-18)
February 27 Don’t Quit (2 Timothy 2:1-7)
March 6 Pursue Christ (2 Timothy 2:8-13)
March 13 Keep a Kingdom Perspective (2 Timothy 2:14-26)
March 20 Don’t Be Shocked (2 Timothy 3:1-9)
March 27 Stay Anchored (2 Timothy 3:10-17)
April 3 Finish Well (2 Timothy 4:1-8)
Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 (CSB, New Testament)
Today’s Takeaway: Stay anchored in God’s Word.
Definition of Resilience: Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity to spiritual maturity and Christlikeness. – Pastor Gary
How Do I Stay Anchored?
I. FOLLOW THOSE THAT ARE
(3:10-12)
A. Their lives are an
B. They teach
C. Their
D. Their ultimate purpose is to bring
E. They are willing to SUFFER for the cause of Christ. (3:12)
“In fact, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 13 Evil people and impostors will become worse, deceiving and being deceived.” —2 Timothy 3:12-13
II. CONTINUE
IN THE PAGES OF GOD’S WORD (3:13-17)
“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed. You know those who taught you, 15 and you know that from infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” —2 Timothy 3:14-15
A. The Bible is
B. God’s Word is
“This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light, and there is absolutely no darkness in him.” —1 John 1:5
C. God’s Word is
CONCLUSION: What steps are you taking to live in God’s Word?
DEEP DIVE QUESTIONS:
1. How can you better live your life like an open book?
2. Do you follow people whose actions match their words?
3. Are you focusing on being in God’s Word daily?
4. Is prayer and God’s Word the first place you go when trouble arises?