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2 Timothy 2:1-7 (AMP)
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1 SO YOU, my son, be strong (strengthened inwardly) in the grace (spiritual blessing) that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the which you have heard from me along with many witnesses, transmit and entrust to reliable and faithful men who will be competent and qualified to teach others also. 3 Take your share of the hardships and suffering as a good (first-class) soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier when in service gets entangled in the enterprises of life; his aim is to satisfy and please the one who enlisted him. 5 And if anyone enters competitive games, he is not crowned unless he competes lawfully (fairly, according to the rules laid down). 6 the hard-working farmer who must be the first partaker of the fruits. 7 Think over these things I am saying , for the Lord will grant you full insight and understanding in everything. This passage relates to the following topic(s): (v. 1)
Grace - Be strong in the grace
(v. 1)
Strength / Sovereignty / Power - Be strong in the grace
(v. 2)
Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Entrust to reliable men
(v. 3)
Suffering / Hardship - Endure hardship like a good soldier
(v. 4)
Pleasing God - Our mission is to please our commanding officer
This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s): (v. 1)
Day 38 - Go and Make Disciples (2012-01-10)
(v. 2)
Purpose Driven Life - Balancing Your Life (part 2) (2008-07-19)
(v. 2)
Kingdom First - Words are Big (2010-01-14)
(v. 2)
Mind of Christ - Heavenly Mission (part VI) (2011-07-11)
(v. 2)
Day 38 - Go and Make Disciples (2012-01-10)
(v. 3)
Day 38 - Go and Make Disciples (2012-01-10)
(v. 4)
Day 38 - Go and Make Disciples (2012-01-10)
(v. 4)
Purpose Driven Life - Real Servants (part 1) (2008-07-01)
(v. 4)
Mind of Christ - Servant (part III) (2011-07-27)
(v. 4)
Mind of Christ - Obedience (part V) (2011-06-25)
(v. 5)
Day 38 - Go and Make Disciples (2012-01-10)
(v. 6)
Day 38 - Go and Make Disciples (2012-01-10)
(v. 7)
Day 38 - Go and Make Disciples (2012-01-10)
This passage is referenced in the following study note(s): (v. 4) Sermon:
Pleasing the Lord? (2004-01-18)