Passage
2 Timothy 1:1-18 (ESV)
Go, Stand, and Tell the Words of Life
Acts 5:17-42
Key Verse: 5:20
A Spirit of Power, Love and Self-control
Date: Jan. 19, 2020
Daily Bread
Introduction to 2 Timothy
Key Verse: 1:7
1. A spirit of power, love and self-discipline (1-7)
Timothy was like a dear son to Paul and a source of joy. Paul entrusted Timothy with the task of caring for God's flock in Ephesus and laid hands on him to commission and equip him. The Holy Spirit whom God gives to all who repent, believe and accept his mission does not make us timid, nor fearful; he gives us the Spirit of power, love and self-discipline to do his gospel work of saving souls.
2. Join with me in the suffering by the power of God (8-18)
Paul invited Timothy to join him in suffering for the gospel. He challenged him to testify about Jesus boldly, for Jesus saved us and called us to live a holy life. Paul himself was suffering in chains in a Roman jail for his testimony. But he was not ashamed of his life or situation because he trusted in God. Paul taught Timothy to pattern his life according to sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ. Paul admonished him to do the work entrusted to him with the help of the Holy Spirit. After his arrest some deserted Paul, but Onesiphorus searched for Paul in prison and came to his aid. He had a spirit of power, love and self-control.
Prayer: Prayer: God, give me a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline to do your gospel work and join in Christ's sufferings.
One Word: God's Spirit of power, love and self-control
