Finishing the Race: An Exposition of 2 Timothy – Remember Jesus Christ!

Finishing the Race: An Exposition of 2 Timothy – Remember Jesus Christ!

2 Timothy 2:8-13

  • Introduction/Review
    • Key Verse — 2 Timothy 4:7
    • Our focus this morning
  • Remember the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 2:8)
    • What does this mean?
      • Positively — Make Jesus Christ your focus.
      • Negatively — Overcome your tendency to forget.
    • What must we remember?
      • That Jesus was raised from the dead
      • That Jesus is the descendant of David
      • That Jesus was preached in my declaration
      • That Jesus is the reason for my detention
      • That Jesus is the victorious deliverer
  • A Trustworthy Statement: Conclusions (2 Timothy 2:11-13)
    • If we died with Him, we will also live with Him (Romans 6:8-10).
    • If we endure, we will also reign with Him.
    • If we deny Him, He also will deny us.
    • If we are faithless, He remains faithful.
    • He cannot deny Himself.
  • Challenges — What should we do about this?
    • Recognize that there is a battle within you, and it is a battle for your mind.
    • Remember how Jesus Christ makes everything different.