2 Timothy 3:10–17 – November 29th, 2019

MICHAEL ABRAHAM | 29 NOVEMBER 2019

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

    1. Read 2 Timothy 3:10–17
    2. What repeated words or themes do you see?
    3. Who are the people mentioned?
    4. What did Paul say Timothy followed (v. 10–11)?
    5. Who rescued Paul from persecutions (v. 11)?
    6. What will happen to those who "desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus" (v. 12)?
    7. When did Timothy become acquainted with the sacred writings (v. 15)?
    8. Who is the author of Scripture (v. 16)?
    9. What is Scripture profitable for (v. 16)?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

    1. Summarize the passage in one sentence
    2. What is 'however' referring to in v. 10?
    3. What does v. 12 mean? Is it true for all Christians?
    4. Who taught Timothy the Scriptures? (cf. 2 Tim 1:5)
    5. What are the 'sacred writings' (v. 15)?
    6. What books of the Bible is 'Scripture' referring to (v. 16)?

APPLICATION

What will I do?

    1. How does v. 12 apply to our church?
    2. How can you help the members of the church continue in what they've learned?
    3. Timothy was acquainted with the sacred writings from childhood. How can you help members with children be equipped to teach their children?
    4. What is your attitude toward Scripture? How often do you read it and meditate on it? How is this the same or different from Paul's attitude in v. 16?
    5. Sing How Firm a Foundation to God and to one another.

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