PREACH THE WORD
2 Timothy 4:1-22
Key verse 4:2
* Be a preacher of the word (1-5)
1. Why did Paul admonish his disciple Timothy so earnestly? (1) What should Timothy do at all times? (2) What do “correct, rebuke, and encourage” mean? How could he practically live according to this instruction?
2. What difficult obstacle would Timothy face? (3,4) Why were people no longer willing to listen to God’s word? What should he do in this situation? (5)
* The good example of the apostle (6-22)
3. What was Paul’s view of his expected martyrdom? (6) Which life had Paul led until then? (7) What was his firm confidence? (8) What can we learn here about the purpose of Paul’s life?
4. What different difficulties did Paul experience again and again during his missionary life? (10,14,16) What instructions did he give Timothy? (9,11,13,15,19,21) Who was his main interest in prison? Where did Paul get his strength and confidence from? (17,18)