In Session 4 of our Summer Study, Daisy presents four patterns, or pictures, of what laboring for the gospel can look like. We will talk about the soldier, the athlete, and the farmer, and finally, Jesus, our ultimate example of endurance. It is Jesus who we continually remember to give us strength for the work and suffering for the gospel. Paul ends this section with a little poetry, a hymn of praise that he interjects into the middle of this letter to Timothy. To find many of the resources mentioned throughout the lecture, be sure to check out the 2 Timothy Companion Guide and the 2 Timothy Week 4 Resource page:

https://www.daytonwomenintheword.com/2-timothy-week-4

Daisy wants to live in a world where peony bouquets are an accessory, the art of handwritten notes is restored, and every afternoon is spent with a cup of tea and great shortbread. When she's not raising her three littles, she is dating the love of her life, cooking, and gathering others around her table. Creating real community makes her heart beat wildly, because she believes that we know Jesus more intimately when we know each other well. One of her favorite verses is Psalm 27:13-14.

Time Stamps:

01:58 Introduction
06:08 Themes
06:35 Section 1 Loyalty vs. Disloyalty to the Gospel
20:56 Section 2 Four Patterns of Endurance and perseverance
43:15 Section 3 The Word of God and His faithfulness are not Bound
58:42 Looking forward to Week 5

Daisy references the following Scripture in Session 4:

2 Timothy 1:15-2:13
Philippians 1:9-11
Acts 1:8
Ephesians 6:8
Ephesians 6:12
Ephesians 6:12-17
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
James 5:7-8
Isaiah 53: 3,10
Hebrews 2:17-18
Isaiah 40:8
Isaiah 55:10-11
Genesis 12:2-3
Luke 22:31-34
1 Thessalonians 5:24
Revelation 2:7-3:21
Psalm 23:5

Daisy references the following resources in this teaching:

Paul for Everyone: The Pastoral Letters (The New Testament for Everyone), by N.T. Wright // https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Everyone-Pastoral-Letters-Testament/dp/0664227945

Blue Letter Bible // https://www.blueletterbible.org/

Help Me Teach The Bible, Episode 92: Nancy Guthrie with John Currie // https://help-me-teach-the-bible.simplecast.com/episodes/john-currie-on-teaching-2-timothy-4L2jC_2D

Reading Timothy and Titus with John Stott, John R. W. Stott // https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Timothy-Titus-John-Stott/dp/0830831967

The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary, Gary M. Burge // https://www.amazon.com/Baker-Illustrated-Bible-Commentary/dp/0801013089

Reading Timothy and Titus, by John Stott // https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Timothy-Titus-John-Stott-ebook/dp/B0749PXC7Y/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Reading+Timothy+and+Titus+by+John+Stott&qid=1593706662&s=books&sr=1-2

The Missionary Journeys of Paul // https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog-and-stories/missionary-journeys-paul.html

The Amplified Bible // https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/Amplified-Bible-AMP/

The Roman Military in the New Testament // https://bible.org/article/roman-military-new-testament

ESV Study Bible // https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-study-bible-none-case/