In what ways did Paul experience relational pain?
Where do we see evidence that Paul maintained an open heart?
Where do we see evidence that Paul maintained an open heart?
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Warm Up Question: What is your longest friendship, and how has it changed over the years?
HEAD: These questions help us examine the Word.
1. Read 2 Timothy 4:9-22. What do these verses tell us about experiences that could have made Paul bitter or cynical?
2. Where do we see evidence that Paul maintained an open heart?
3. What are some characteristics of a bitter or closed-off heart, as contrasted with Paul’s open heart?
4. How does Paul appeal to the hope of the gospel in these verses? How do you think that affected his ability to have an open heart?
HEART: These questions help us wrestle with what we believe.
4. Would you say you have an open heart or a closed heart?
5. Which of Paul’s experiences of relational pain (desertion, betrayal, abandonment) resonated most with your own experiences?
HAND: These questions help us bring truth and beliefs into our everyday life.
5. Reflecting on the four Gospel-centered reasons for maintaining an open heart, which one do you feel God is prompting you to focus on in your own life right now?