Main text 2 Timothy 1:15-2:2 1) Paul is really let down and negatively remarks about all the people in Asia who have left him. Has anything like that ever happened to you? How have you dealt with disappointment and abandonment? 2) Paul seems to deal with his disappointment by focusing on Onesiphorus who did something positive. To what extent have you been able to train your mind towards a positive perspective on things? Read Phil. 4:8-9 and spend a few minutes in reflection on what is excellent, lovely and worthy of praise. And then spend a few minutes offering prayers of thanksgiving and exclamations of praise. 3) Paul calls Timothy to be strengthened in the grace of Christ Jesus. He seems to recognize that life can be disappointing and difficult, but that there is also a strength available through Jesus. How do you strengthen yourself in the Lord? Share a testimony of when you were weak, and by God's grace, you received strength. 4) Lastly, Paul calls Timothy to take what he has received and to pass it on to others, specifically others who are faithful and able to teach others. In what ways have you seen training passed on effectively in the church, in business, or in your family? Please take time to pray that our faith can be passed on effectively.

Midweek Bible Study Questions 1. How have you experienced shame or suffering as a Christian, and how has the Spirit been present in those moments? 2. What are ways that you guard the Spiritual life you have been given in Christ? And what way or moments are you aware that Christ is guarding your Spiritual life? 3. Reflect on 2 Timothy 1:7. What are ways in which the Spirit has helped you resist fear, and move in power, love and self-control?

Mark 16:1-8 Mary and the women were afraid as they encountered the angel and the empty tomb. Consequently, they did not immediately tell the disciples what they saw. What role does fear play in our decision making? How can we operate in faith and obedience to God in the face of fear? Why does the angel instruct the women to tell the disciples and Peter? How do we understand Peter's behavior of boldness and then failure prior to the crucifixion? To what extent are we similar to Peter? Jesus tells Peter in Mark 14:38 that the reason for his failure is that his spirit is willing, but his flesh is weak. How can we recognize our weakness of flesh, and rely more on the Spirit?

Midweek Bible Study Questions 1 Timothy 6:11-21 1. What did you hear in the Word and what does God want you to do with that word? 2. What word did you identify with most and why...Flee, Fight, Hold Fast or Finance? 3. The athletic background to the word "fight" implies doing one's best and competing at the highest level. What prayers are you praying as you fight the good fight of faith? 4. Regarding riches, what are ways God has blessed you and you were able to participate richly in good works?

Midweek Bible Study Discussion Questions 1. What are ways that you test teachers & teachings against the sound words of Jesus and godliness? 2. Who are some teachers that you benefit from listening to / reading from? How are they helpful? 3 . How can we live with both godliness & contentment? What are the main ingredients to both? 4. How can we resist the world's sinful values and structures that pull us from contentment? Scriptures: 1 Timothy 6:2c-10; 1 Tim. 1:9-11; 1 Cor. 15:1-5; John 1:14-18; Acts 17:10-12; Heb 1:3; Rom 8:28-29; 1 John 3:2-3; 1 Tim 3:15-4:1; Matt 6:24

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