Finishing the Race: An Exposition of 2 Timothy – I am Not Ashamed part 2

Finishing the Race: An Exposition of 2 Timothy – I am Not Ashamed part 2

2 Timothy 1:8-14
  • Introduction/Review
  • Paul’s Exhortation: Do not be ashamed (2 Timothy 1:8-12)
    • What should we do instead?
      • We should recognize that in pursuing Christ we will incur the displeasure of the world. 2 Timothy 3:12; John 15:20
      • We should willingly embrace the fact that we will suffer as the result of our devotion to Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:3; Philippians 1:29
        • We should even rejoice in it! Acts 5:41; Colossians 1:24
        • Moses as an example. Notice his attitude and his actions! Hebrews 11:24-26
    • Why should we do this? vv. 9-10
      • Because Jesus saved us.
      • Because Jesus called us.
        • For the gospel, Jesus has called me (Paul) to be:
          • A preacher – Greek word “kerux”
          • An apostle – Greek word “apostolos”
          • A teacher – Greek word “didaskalos”
        • Why is this important?
          • Because if God commissioned Paul, how could he be afraid of people? Matthew 10:28
          • Because if God commissioned Paul, how could he live to please people? Galatians 1:10
    • Why can we do this?
      • Because we know Jesus!
      • Because we trust Jesus! Philippians 1:6
  • Conclusions
    • Your misery in this world is part of your ministry to this world! See 2 Timothy 4:5
    • Remember your theology!
      • We will get more into this next week, but it deserves repeating:
        • What you believe can work.
        • What you believe does work.
        • What you believe must be put to work.
      • Do you believe in Jesus? Then suffer for His gospel!
        • If you believe in Him, you will trust Him for strength.
        • If you believe in Him, you will obey His command to suffer.
        • If you believe in Him, you will honor Him with your submission.