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FEBRUARY 25/26, 2017
FEBRUARY 25/26, 2017
winning the battles that matter most
Fight logo DEFINING DEFININGMOMENTS MOMENTS Fighting the Battle of Finding Identity 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-13
CONTEXT: CONTEXT: The problem of wide spread ____________________ Because of Nero’s persecution, the question “Are you are Christ follower?” was life threatening. The problem of growing _______________________ Powerful forces were trying to bend the faith toward superstition or Hellenization. The problem of Paul’s _________________________ To be associated with an incarcerated person was to endanger your own freedom. 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-13 1You
then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 3Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 5Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. 6The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. 8Remember
Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. 10Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. 11Here
is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him, 12if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; 13if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. Text REFUEL to 56316 (JN316) to receive daily devotionals.
WHY DOES THIS MATTER?
winning the battles that matter most
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WHO ARE YOU? WHO ARE ARE YOU? YOU? WHO
Be a _______________________:
“And the you have heard me say in the Be a things _______________________ : presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach “And the (v. things you have heard me say in the presence of many others.” 2) witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach (v. 2) others.” Discipleship: _________________________________ 5 Discipleship: Generations_________________________________ in one exhortation 1. “heard me say” (Paul) 5 Generations in one exhortation 2. “you heard” (Timothy) 1. “heard me say” (Paul)nd 3. “many witnesses” (2 and 3rd Missionary journeys) 2. “you heard” (Timothy) 4. “reliable people” (Ephesus leaders) 3. “many witnesses” (2nd and 3rd Missionary journeys) 5. “teach others” (New people) 4. “reliable people” (Ephesus leaders) others”by(New people) “teach Paul’s5.life was defined _______________________ discipleship Paul’s life was defined by _______________________ discipleship KEY QUESTION: Who and what are you teaching? KEY QUESTION: Who and what are you teaching?
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Be a _______________________: “Like soldier” and similarly “an athlete” Be aagood _______________________ : and a “hard working farmer.” (vv. 5-7) “Like a good soldier” and similarly “an athlete” and a “hard working farmer.” (vv. 5-7) You are in a _____________________, follow Soldier: the _______________________ Soldier: You are in a _____________________, follow Athlete: If you play on God’s team you must play the _______________________ __________________________ Athlete: If you play on God’s team you must play Farmer: Your life will produce a __________________________ __________________________ of something Farmer: Your life will produce a __________________________ of something KEY QUESTION: Why are you working? KEY QUESTION: Why are you working?
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Be a _______________________: “Remember Jesus Christ…” (vv. 8-13) Be a _______________________ : “Remember Jesus Christ…” (vv. 8-13) BeHis a_______________________: _______________________:“raised from the dead” His _______________________: “descended from David” “Remember Jesus Christ…” (vv. 8-13) His _______________________: “raised from the dead” His _______________________: we will “live with him” His _______________________: “descended from David” His _______________________: we will “reign with him” HisHis _______________________: “raised from thewith dead” _______________________: we will “live him”
HisHis _______________________: “descended fromwith David” _______________________: we will “reign him” Every generation is tempted to redefine Jesus. If he is fully human, His _______________________: we will “live with him” it is possible to imitate his life. If he is fully God, we are compelled to Every His _______________________: we “reign withhuman, him” generation is temptedDefining to redefine he ismore fully submit to his sovereignty. himJesus. as will a Iflittle than it is possible to less imitate life.isIffar hesafer is fully we than are compelled human and a little thanhisGod forGod, our ego seeing himtoassubmit he is. to his sovereignty. Defining him as a little more than Every generation is tempted to God redefine If he fullythan human, human and a little less than is farJesus. safer for ourisego seeing it is possible to imitate his life. If he is fully God, we are compelled him as he is. I endure everything…” 10) to submit to“Therefore his sovereignty. Defining him as a(v.little more than human and a little less than God is far safer for our ego than seeing I endure everything…” (v. 10) him as he is. “Therefore Paul’s endurance is found in the truth of ________________ and _______________________ for him. Paul’s endurance foundeverything…” in the truth (v. of10)________________ “Therefore Iisendure andQUESTION: _______________________ for him. KEY Paul’s endurance is found in the truth of ________________ Who do you say that He is? KEY QUESTION: and _______________________ for him. Who do you say that He is? KEY QUESTION: Who do you say that He is?
