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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 2:8-13 (CSB, New Testament)
Today’s Takeaway: Pursue intimacy over intellect.
Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from adversity to spiritual maturity and Christlikeness. – Pastor Gary
I.
JESUS (2:8-9)
A. Jesus is
“….Don’t be afraid. I am the First and the Last, 18 …. I am alive forever and ever,” —Revelation 1:17a-18a
B. God’s word is not
“For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return there without saturating the earth and making it germinate and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, 11so my word that comes from my mouth will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish what I please and will prosper in what I send it to do.” —Isaiah 55:10-11
II.
JESUS (2:10)
A. We have a position that is
“…. made us alive with Christ even though we were dead in trespasses. You are saved by grace! 6He also raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavens in Christ Jesus,” —Ephesians 2:5-6
B. We have a God who is
“Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible’.” —Matthew 19:26
III.
JESUS (2:11-13)
A. We must
“Or are you unaware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too may walk in newness of life.” —Romans 6:3-4
Resilient Statement: I will suffer, but I will experience victory.
B. We must
“I face death every day, as surely as I may boast about you, brothers and sisters, in Christ Jesus our Lord.” —1 Corinthians 15:31
Resilient Statement: I will endure and persevere.
C. We must
“Now the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, 2through the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared.” —1 Timothy 4:1-2
Resilient Statement: I will believe Jesus and abide in Him.
CONCLUSION: Are you pursuing Jesus Christ with all your heart, mind, and soul?
DEEP DIVE QUESTIONS:
1. What causes you to forget the power in Jesus and His Word?
2. If you truly believed that nothing is impossible with God, what you attempt for Him?
3. Why do you think believing Jesus at His Word every day keeps us strong in the faith?
4. Discuss what it looks like to pursue Jesus with all your HEART, MIND, and SOUL.