#2 Timothy 1:8

[wiirocku]

2 Timothy 1:8 (NIV) - So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me His prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.

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2 TIMOTHY S.O.A.P. ~ CHAPTER 1

Tuesday, 3/25/25

SCRIPTURE:

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, to promote the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus. ~ 2 Timothy 1:1

OBSERVATION:

"An apostle by God's will..."

...not Paul's will... 

...not my will!

...not my wants!

"...to promote the promise..."

...not myself...

...not my will...

...not my wants...

"...the promise of life..."

All I can ultimately promise is death...

He promised - He still promises - life...

...in Christ...

Why would I not promote Him and His promise?

In His power...

In His love...

In His control...

APPLICATION:

Promote the promise!

verse 6: Revive God’s gift - the promise! - that is in me! Me?!?!

Verse 8:

Don’t be ashamed of the testimony - the promise! - of - the Lord!

share the suffering for the good news - the promise!

depend on God’s power - His promise!

Verse 14: Protect this good thing - the promise - that has been placed in my trust through the Holy Spirit who lives in me.

PRAYER: (Using verse 7)

Father God - I ask Your forgiveness for not remembering that You didn’t give me a timid, self-serving spirit, but one that is powerful, loving, and self-controlled. Thank You for Your promises - May Your Holy Spirit speak through me and my all of my words and actions promote Your Word and the salvation offered through Your Son's surrender of His will for Yours - in Jesus's Name, and for Your glory, praise, and honor... 

Promoting the promise! 

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[lilgreeneyes71]

1 Timothy 2:8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

[biblequotesdaily]

All things are full of toil; none can express it. The eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.

Ecclesiastes 1:8

Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

Proverbs 27:20

For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.

1 John 2:16

Let him not trust in emptiness, deceiving himself, for emptiness will be his payment. It will be paid in full before his time, and his branch will not be green.

Job 15:31-32

Therefore, Ezra, empty things are for the empty and full things for the full.

2 Ezdras 7:25

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.

1 Timothy 6:18-19

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Notes

Worldly things will only give temporary satisfaction, then boredom and unfulfilment inevitably creeps in, so one has to search for new exciting things and novelties. It is an endless cycle. The pursuit of personal pleasure/money/status, which is what the Bible refers to as 'selfish ambition', can only provide temporary excitement that will fade. Lasting meaning, therefore, can only be found in good deeds, selfless love, and humility before God.

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1 TIMOTHY S.O.A.P. ~ CHAPTER 2

Tuesday, 3/18/25

Sorry I'm a bit behind... still no internet at the house following this weekend's storms...  😐

SCRIPTURE:

First of all, then, I ask that requests, prayers, petitions, and thanksgiving be made for all people. ... This is right and it pleases God our savior, Who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. ~ 1 Timothy 2:1, 3-4

OBSERVATION:

Make my requests, prayers, petitions and thanksgiving for ALL people...

...because it is right...

...and it pleases God...

...Who wants ALL people to be saved and come to a knowledge of the - His - truth...

APPLICATION:

Make my requests, prayers, petitions and thanksgiving for ALL people...

Verse 8:

Pray everywhere

Lift my hands

Making sure they are:

Holy

Anger-free

Argument-free

PRAYER:

Saving Father God - May I remember to pray wherever and whenever for whomever... to make sure my hands are set-apart for Your service... to confess my failures and give thanks for Your grace and mercy and blessings... in Jesus's Name, and always to call attention to Your glory and not my own...

Lifting my hands to Him... for you and yours...

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