- 1:2 – focus on individuals at the end of Paul’s life, not “projects” or “movements” directly
- 1:3 – constant prayer/praise for Timothy
- 1:4 – intimate bond with those he disciples–tears when he left; joy when together
- 1:5 – knew his family
- 1:6-7 – impart Spirit —> ultimately for ministry
- 1:8-12 – God’s teachers suffer–it’s our high calling
- 1:12 (compare with 1:14) – God entrusts and guards the deposit in us
- 1:13 – follow what I taught you
- 1:14 – we guard by the Holy Spirit the deposit
- 1:15 – MANY departed from Paul
- 1:16-18 – praises 1 who was loyal
- 2:1 – sees Timothy as his child
- 2:1 – strengthened by God’s grace
- 2:2 – faithfully share and entrust to others good deposit
- 2:3-6 – you must suffer–endure it well
- 2:7 – think + God’s help = understanding
- 2:8-13 – I endure; we endure —> salvation for others, salvation for me:
- look to Jesus without
- trust Jesus within
- 2:14 – Pass on what Paul teaches
- 2:14 – Pass on: don’t argue over words
- 2:15 – rightly handle God’s word
- 2:16-19 – reckless teaching leads astray in doctrine and character
- 2:19-21 – only holy vessels honor God, though all vessels serve their purpose
- 2:22 – pursue holiness with others who are pursuing holiness
- 2:23-26 – God’s servant = kind, patient, gentle to all; able to teach
- 3:1-5 – avoid those rejecting God’s ways
- 3:6-9 – some with depraved minds will keep learning but not find truth – stay away from them!
- 3:10-17 – persevere in doctrine and life – see me + Scripture as teachers in this
- 4:1-5 – patiently and persistently preach God’s word (even when less want to hear it)
- 4:6-8 – Paul about to die and be crowned with all Christians
- 4:19-22 – greet some, and some greet you; Jesus be with you
2 Timothy Notes: With Attention on Teaching/Discipling Principles
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