Help for Hard Times

Help for Hard Times

These are Hard Times

  • 2 Timothy 3:1

The Power of Example 

  • 2 Timothy 3:10-11

    • Parakoloutheo: to follow after, to follow one as to always be at their side. To always be present. To faithfully follow a standard or rule. To conform to one’s self.

  • 2 Timothy 3:13

    • Don’t follow evil people

  • 2 Timothy 3:15

    • Follow good examples

The Priority of Scripture

  • It originates from God, Himself.

    • 2 Timothy 3:16

      • Theopneustos: breathed out by God or simply, “God breathed”

  • It shows us the way of salvation

    • 2 Timothy 3:15

  • All scripture is profitable

    • 2 Timothy 3:16

      • ōphelimos: helpful and useful

      • For teaching, reproof, correction, training in righteousness.

Readies us for Service 

  • 2 Timothy 3:17

    • Adequate and complete

The Probability of Trouble is High

  • We need to be rooted in God’s word.