2 Timothy 4:1-22

PREACH THE WORD

Keywords 4:2

Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction.

 

1. Preach the word and keep your head (1-8)

Christ Jesus is coming again to bring his kingdom and judge the living and

the dead. With this awareness, Paul charges Timothy to preach the word, being

prepared in season and out. People will put aside truth for myth. But Timothy must

keep his head, enduring hardships and carrying out the duties of his ministry. Paul

gave a good example. He poured out his life as a drink offering to God. He fought

the good fight and kept his faith and would now receive God’s reward, the crown

of righteousness given by the Lord’s own hand. This is our hope.

 

2. The Lord stood at my side (9-22)

Although many deserted Paul and others opposed the gospel message, Jesus

stood by Paul and gave him strength to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. Paul

trusted in Jesus to rescue him and deliver him to the heavenly kingdom.

 

Prayer Father, thank you for Paul’s example. Help me to preach the word and

fight the good fight.

One Word Preach the word in season and out