Pastor Marshall Ochs | February 23, 2025
In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from 2 Timothy 2. This chapter uses metaphors to emphasize the importance of faithfulness, strength, and suffering in Christian living. Paul encourages Timothy to be strengthened by God's grace, participate in teaching, and share in suffering, offering metaphors like soldier, athlete, and farmer to highlight dedication, faithfulness, and longevity. Paul also emphasizes the metaphors of workmen, vessels, and servants to give believers a picture of what it looks like to follow Jesus.
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Read 2 Timothy 2:1-3
We are to aspire to do the same. Are you strengthened by God’s word daily? Do you tend to lean on your own understanding? (Proverbs 3:5-6) You will NEVER find strength in your own power or wisdom!
Do you find yourself teachable?
Are you willing to share what God has taught you?
Do you know someone today that is going through a challenging time? Have you reached out to them? If not, what is holding you back?
Read 2 Timothy 2:4-7
Looking at the examples of these Godly qualities, what are the areas you believe God is asking you to work on?
What are the areas of strength you can allow God to build on?
Read 2 Timothy 2: 8-13
Do you find yourself getting in God’s way?
Do you think of yourself first and what will make you comfortable before considering Jesus and His will?
Read 2 Timothy 2:14-26
What kind of worker would you be found to be?
What kind of vessel are you? Again, it’s never too late to change course!
What kind of servant would you say you are?
What kind of servant do you want to be?