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Intro to 2 TimothySeptember 16, 2019Paul: The AuthorHe wrote more than half of the ________ ______________ over a period of 17 years—and about half of that was written over a period of three years, from 61 to 63 A.D. Paul authored the _______________ _________________ of 1 Timothy, Titus, and 2 Timothy. Regarding the Book of 2 Timothy . . .Paul wrote knowing that he would soon be executed for his faith in Jesus Christ; these were his ______________ words. Paul wrote to offer final _______________ and encouragement to Timothy and to urge him to ______________ _____________.The Progression of an Apostle (Verse 1)Christ Jesus ~ is the One from whom ________ ______________ under heaven and earth comes from. (see Matthew 28: 18-20)Promise of Life ~ is ______________ life which God promised before the beginning of time. (see Titus 1: 1-3)Will of God ~ Paul did not choose this ministry for himself—he ______________ it by the ______________ of God. (cf 1 Tim 1:1)Apostle ~ “one who is sent” Timothy: The Beloved Recipient (Verse 2)Timothy ~ Referred to by Paul in this verse as his “beloved child” (ESV), “dear son” (NIV) and his “dearly beloved son” (KJV). Ever since the beginning of the second missionary journey (of Paul’s) Timothy had been close to Paul, ______________ him in his ministry, ______________ as his liaison, and ______________ from his godly example. (Refer to Acts 16: 1-3)Grace, Mercy and Peace ~ Paul was ______________ his spiritual authority over Timothy in offering him these specific blessings. What a Good Mentor Does (as seen in this letter from Paul):1. Praises you.2. Acknowledges the positive.3. Challenges the negative.4. Charges you.5. Prays for you. Discussion QuestionsWho has God given you to be a mentor to?What are some specific things about your faith that you might include in a “last words” letter to those mentees, if you were to write to them? This Week: Read Chapter 1: 1-7 & complete Week 2 Homework. ................
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