Captive’s Commission
2 Timothy 2:1-7
1) You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, (2 Timothy 2:1)
2) and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. (2 Timothy 2:2)
Paul’s ministry and testimony should offer to Timothy.
Paul encourages Timothy to teach .
3) Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 2:3)
4) No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. (2 Timothy 2:4)
The Christian must be prepared to things that do not align with God’s Will.
5) An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. (2 Timothy 2:5)
An athlete cannot as they compete.
6) It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. (2 Timothy 2:6)
As followers of Christ we are called to be .
7) Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. (2 Timothy 2:7)