Think for a moment: What does worry or anxiety actually accomplish? Does it help? Or does it hurt? Perhaps that’s why Jesus asked, “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” In this lesson, Mike shares Scripture about dealing with this ever-present problem.
At this time in Paul’s life, the end is near. Paul is in prison. He is alone. But his focus is on the message that he thinks Timothy desperately needs to hear. In the final few verses of this letter, Paul emphasizes that Timothy’s job is very simple: Preach Jesus.
Nick Blaylock, a member at the Broken Arrow Church of Christ, presents this Summer Series lesson on 2 Timothy 3. Paul is drawing close to the end of his life. In this second letter, he wants to make sure that Timothy knows how to continue without him. In this third chapter, Paul first rolls out…
Paul’s second letter to Timothy begins with a healthy dose of encouragement to rely on the Spirit of God – for love, for power, and for self-discipline.
Wrapping up the first letter to Timothy, Paul instructs Timothy on slaves, false doctrines, and teachings for those who have become rich in this world.
Leadership is critically important in the Kingdom, and being an elder or deacon or minister in the Body is a huge responsibility. Paul is doing everything he can to prepare Timothy to lead, and to help him create more leaders.