[Sunday] Under Pressure - Hold Fast: 2nd Timothy

When under pressure, there is hope and resilience in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ which causes us to look at the world differently.

Questions for the Week: Hold Fast:  Paul's 2nd Letter of Timothy - Under Pressure 

1. How have you experienced pressure or suffering in your own life? In what ways has your faith helped you to endure these challenges?

2. Read 2 Timothy 4.    How does Paul speak of pressure and hope?  What does he cling to for this hope?

3. How does the love of God, as revealed in the cross of Jesus Christ, change everything? What does it mean to love others as Christ loves us?

4. When looking at all of 2 Timothy, what is the biggest piece of encouragement you can take with you?

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[Sunday] Let My People Go - Hold Fast: 2nd Timothy

All of Scripture is God-breathed; in its inspired voice, we hear the good news, useful teaching, correction, instruction, and training for a life well lived in freedom.

Questions for the Week: Hold Fast:  Paul's 2nd Letter of Timothy - Let My People Go

1. How does the idea that the Scriptures are "breathed out by God" impact your understanding of their authority and relevance in your life?

2. Read 2 Timothy Ch 3.  What scary things does Paul highlight?  Where does he point to find hope?

3. How can we discern between true and false teachers, and what steps can we take to protect ourselves and others from their influence?

4. In what ways have you experienced God's freedom in your own life? Share specific examples and how these experiences have shaped your faith.

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[Sunday] Lightning Rod - Hold Fast: 2nd Timothy

Amidst so much irreverent babble and ignorant controversies, it's easy to become entrenched in our "lightning rod" beliefs. What if, instead, we stood in the good news of Jesus?

Questions for the Week: Hold Fast:  Paul's 2nd Letter of Timothy - Lightning Rod

1. What do you think a "lightning rod" issue is in your family or community? How does it create division? Can you think of an example?

2. Read 2 Timothy 2:14-26.  How can we better focus on Jesus and His love for us, rather than getting caught up in disagreements? What practical steps can we take to do this?

3. The sermon emphasized that God's foundation is firm. How does the knowledge of “being His” bring you comfort and peace?

More Info From the Sermon

The Second Testament by Scott McKnight

A Tranlation of the New Testament.

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[Sunday] The Athlete - Hold Fast: 2nd Timothy

Paul, with a whiff of sarcasm, pronounces we all know an athlete never cheats in their game, which makes us ask ourselves, “Have we tried to shortcut the faith?

Questions for the Week: Hold Fast:  Paul's 2nd Letter of Timothy - The Athlete

1. Think of a time someone cheated at a sport or game.  What effect did that have on the final results?

2. Read 2 Timothy 2:1-13.  What do you find most challenging about Paul’s message to endure suffering and hold fast to the Gospel of Jesus?

3. Can you share a time when you felt like you were taking a "shortcut" in your faith or in life? What did you learn from that experience?

4. With the hope of the resurrection, how can we support one another when we are facing difficulties and challenges?

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[Sunday] Not Ashamed - Hold Fast: 2nd Timothy

- When we have wanted to avoid them at all costs to stay away from evil, Jesus prays, “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.”

Questions for the Week: Hold Fast: Paul's 2nd Letter of Timothy - Not Ashamed

1. Can you share a time when you felt weak but God joined you in your weakness? How can we better embrace our vulnerabilities and trust in God's strength?

2. Read 2 Timothy 1.  Why does Paul call out Phygelus and Hermogenes?  When are we tempted to push aside others in pursuit of power?

3. Are there areas in your life where you feel ashamed? How can we apply the message of the cross to overcome these feelings?

Luke Throwing away His Lightsaber in The Last Jedi

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Hold Fast: 2 Timothy: Paul's Last Letter (Teaching Series)

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Hold Fast: 2 Timothy: Pauls Last Letter

Paul sits in prison as the weather gets colder. He's writing to his friend Timothy, encouraging him to remember the Gospel and his humble upbringing in it, to watch out for those who are ashamed of the marks of Christ, and for Timothy to bring him a coat. Hold Fast to the humble faith, Timothy!

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Reading Plan
Read around the readings for Sunday

• 8/11/24
  Lamentations 1:1-6
  2 Timothy 1:1-18
  Luke 17:5-1

• 08/18/24
  Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
  2 Timothy 2:1-13
  Luke 17:11-19

• 8/25/24
  Jeremiah 29:10-14
  2 Timothy 2:14-26
  Mark 16:1-8

• 9/1/24
  Ezekiel 37:7-10
  2 Timothy 3:10-4:5
  Luke 18:9-14

• 9/8/24
  Exodus 33:12-23
  2 Timonthy 4:6-18
  Matthew 28:16-20