BIBLE STUDY 20 AUG 2019
Focus: Spiritual leadership
Text: 2 Timothy 1:15 – 18

LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM GOOD EXAMPLES OF SERVANTS OF GOD

1. The Apostle Paul

a. Serving with a pure conscience (2 Timothy 1:3)

b. Serving according to the power of God (2 Timothy 1:8)

c. Serving with a great sense of calling (2 Timothy 1:9)

2. Timothy

a. He is a younger man but outstanding!

b. Paul wrote tenderly to encourage his beloved spiritual son in life and ministry

c. Timothy served with a sincere and genuine heart (Cf. Philippians 2:19 – 23)

i. Sincerely caring for people

ii. Proven character

iii. No hidden agendas

3. Onesiphorus (2 Timothy 1:16 – 18)

a. An outstanding church member in Ephesus

b. He humbly ministered personally to Paul

c. Commendation given to Onesiphorus

i. He often refreshed Paul

ii. He was not ashamed of Paul’s imprisonment (while many in Asia turned away from Paul)

iii. He zealously sought Paul until he found him!

iv. He ministered in many ways to Paul when he was in Ephesus


GREAT CHALLENGES

1. To believe that it is possible to be:

a. A Timothy

b. A Onesiphorus

2. Much depends on:

a. What we seek to become

b. What we pursue in faith and life