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.