Daily Readings (Page 15)
2 Tim. 2:10
What does Paul seek for the elect through his suffering?
2 Tim. 1:8 and 2:9
Why does Paul say God’s word is not chained?
2 Tim. 2:9 and Luke 23:32-33
Jesus also suffered for the gospel as a criminal. What effect did this have on the gospel?
2 Tim. 2:8
How is what Paul says here about Jesus a full account of the gospel?
2 Tim. 2:7
What two things are needed for Timothy to understand?
2 Tim. 2:3-6
Consider the three images Paul used here. In what ways might these encourage you as you follow Christ?
2 Tim. 2:3-6
What does each image lend to Paul’s instruction to Timothy to “join with me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God”? (2 Tim. 1:8)
2 Tim. 2:2
What are the teachings that Paul is telling Timothy to pass on? Why is it essential for these to be passed on?
2 Tim. 1:12, 2:1
What should give Timothy the confidence that “the grace that is in Christ Jesus” is able to keep him strong?
2 Tim. 1:6, 8, 13-14; 2:1
What does Paul mean by being strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus?