Paul's Final Words

Discussion Guide

April21, 2013

1. Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12
12 For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I      know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.

2. Synopsis: Paul is writing Timothy one last letter, in this letter there is a lot of wisdom for his protégé and friend to digest.  Paul is telling him the benefits of following Christ and the pitfalls of being a leader.  Timothy will soon be on His own and need to fend for himself.

Questions for Discussion

1) Why is there no shame in following Christ and Paul?

2) What are we called to do for God?

3) What attitude is to bridle us as we seek to keep speaking sound words?

4) Why would we guard the message of God?

5) What instructions were Timothy given about discipling other followers?

6) What is the unmistakable core truth that Paul wants to make sure that Timothy never ever forgets to teach?

7) Why is arguing over words so bad?

8) What is Paul's final exhortation? Why is saved for last?

Scripture:
All of 2nd Timothy