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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 2:14-26 (CSB, New Testament))

Today’s Takeaway: What you focus on determines how you live.

Definition of Resilience: Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity to spiritual maturity and Christlikeness. – Pastor Gary

I. LIVE WITH

Reveal Answer

(2:14)

A. Remind people of biblical

. (2:14a)

“I have chosen the way of truth; I have set your ordinances before me.” —Psalms 119

B. Warn people against petty

. (2:14b)

“But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, because they are unprofitable and worthless. 10Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning. 11For you know that such a person has gone astray and is sinning; he is self-condemned.” —Titus 3:9-15

II. LIVE WITH

Reveal Answer

(2:15–19, 23–26)

A. Be a hard

before God. (2:15)

“I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 3:14

B. Avoid

controversies. (2:16–19, 23–26)

“Do everything without grumbling and arguing,” —Philippians 2:14

III. LIVE WITH PURITY (2:20-22)

A. Be a

vessel for God.

B. Avoid

.

C. Pursue

.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” —Matthew 5:8

CONCLUSION: What steps do you need to take to have a Kingdom perspective?

DEEP DIVE QUESTIONS:

1. What tends to pull you away from biblical truths and toward petty arguments?

2. What are some ways you could live more consistently?

3. Discuss the difference between avoiding evil and pursuing good.

4. What are some steps you can take this week to have a Kingdom perspective?

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