Key Points:

• I have fought the good fight. - Persevere in your Purpose.
• I have finished the race. - Stay on your Path for the Prize.
• I have kept the faith. - Proclaim the truth of God's Promises.

Reflection Questions:

1. What prizes am I over-valuing that will have greater value the minute I die?
2. What pain am I avoiding or under-valuing that will have greater value the minute I die?

Scriptures:

• 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Key Points:

• Team One (Winning): "The Lord's servants." This team is pursuing God.
  • "Good Team Player" qualities: sincere faith, love, peace, righteousness, purity of heart, kindness, knowledge, gentleness, selflessness
• Team Two (Losing): "Opposers of truth." This team is pursuing pleasure.
  • "Bad Team Player" qualities: lovers of self & money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, etc
  • "Lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God - having a form of godliness but denying its power" (2 Tim. 3:4-5)
• "Be what you need"
• Accountable Discipleship: Christian formation where believers join small groups to mutually encourage, support, and hold one another accountable to living out their faith in daily life
• Mothers are "Generation Shapers."

Reflection Questions:

• Is your home team pursuing God, or pursuing pleasure?
• Are the people in your life pursuing God, or pursuing pleasure?

Scriptures:

• 2 Timothy 1:3-5
• 2 Timothy 2:22 - 3:9
• Proverbs 22:6

Key Points: - Build on the solid foundation of knowing God's Word and knowing God.

- Avoid quarreling words, godless chatter, wicked behaviors and unholy work.

Reflection Question:

- Is my desire to spend time with God and in God's Word increasing? If no, what do I desire more than I desire God?

Scriptures: - 2 Timothy 2:14-21

- 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Bible - Believer Affirmation:

This is my Bible. I am who it says I am. (Matthew 5:16) I can do what it says I can do. (Philippians 4:13) I am going where it says I will go. (John 14:3) God’s Word is milk for my soul. (1 Peter 2:2) God’s Word is seed for my faith. (Luke 8:11) God’s Word is light for my path. (Psalm 119:105) God’s Word is power for my victory. (Hebrews 4:12) God’s Word is freedom for my life. (John 8:32) When I read God’s Word, it brings me joy. (Jeremiah 15:16) When I study God’s Word, it keeps me from shame. (2 Timothy 2:15)

When I memorize God’s Word, it purifies my heart. (Psalm 119:11)

When I quote God’s Word, it defeats my enemies. (Ephesians 6:10, 17)

When I meditate on God’s Word, it brings me success. (Joshua 1:8) When I abide in God’s Word, it gives me confidence. (John 15:7) I am a Bible-believing follower of Jesus Christ!

Key Points:

• We are called to SALVATION in Christ.
• We are called to SANCTIFICATION in Christ.
• We are called to SERVICE (ie. mission and ministry)
• We discover our unique purpose as we surrender to God's purposes in salvation, sanctification, and service.
• Suffering brings clarity and conviction to our unique identity and calling.

Scriptures:

• 2 Timothy 1:6-14

Sermon by Pastor Blaine Keene

Scripture Reading by Mark Goode

Key Points:

• Invitation #1: Redefine your legacy centered on the promise of life in Christ Jesus.
• Invitation #2: Rekindle the gift IN you by walking in power, love, and self-discipline.
• 2 Timothy is all about receiving and sharing (or multiplying) the promise of life in Christ.

Reflection Questions:

• Who is your Paul?
  • Identify the people who helped you receive the promise of life in Christ, and send them a word of thanks for their legacy of faith passed on to you.
• Who is your Timothy?
  • Prayerfully consider who are the people God has called you to influence with a legacy of life in Christ Jesus.

Scriptures:

• 2 Timothy 1:1-7 (CSB)

Key Points:

• Death does not get the final words for those who trust in the resurrected Jesus.
• Rejecting the resurrection is the death of hope. Trusting in the resurrected One is the doorway to hope.
• Jesus's resurrection power replaces tragedy with triumph, selfish fear with selfless love, isolation with family, and sorrow with joy.

Scriptures:

• Matthew 28:1-10
• 1 Corinthians 15:12-58
• Romans 5:3-5