2 Timothy 2:20–3:9 – November 22nd, 2019

MICHAEL ABRAHAM | 22 NOVEMBER 2019

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

    1. Read 2 Timothy 2:20–3:9
    2. What metaphor does Paul begin this passage with?
    3. What commands does Paul give Timothy in this passage?
    4. What time period does Paul say times of difficulty will come in?
      1. How does he describe people during this time?
      2. What examples from the Old Testament does Paul use to compare these people with?
      3. What is the result of these type of people?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

    1. Summarize the passage in one sentence
    2. What are the vessels for honorable use and dishonorable use in 2:20–21?
    3. Who is the master of the house in 2:21?
    4. Who is the Lord's servant in 2:24?
    5. What does the devil do to those caught up in false teaching in 2:26?
    6. What are the 'last days' in 3:1?

APPLICATION

What will I do?

    1. How do you help your fellow church members flee "youthful passions and pursue righteousness..."?
    2. What can you pray for the elders of Covenant Hope Church from this passage?
    3. How do you protect fellow members from people described in 3:2–7?
    4. Sing Our Great God to God and to one another.

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