Lesson 4933

 (Lesson 4933) (08-03-25) 2nd Timothy 1:6-18  

   “Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Paul reminded Timothy to stir up the gift of God within him. He encouraged Timothy not to fear, since God had given him the Holy Spirit, love, and a sound mind. Paul urged Timothy not to be ashamed of his testimony, but to share in suffering for the gospel. Paul spoke of God saving them and calling them with a holy calling, not according to their works but by His purpose and grace through Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to those who will accept that grace. Paul was appointed a preacher, apostle, and teacher of the Gentiles and was not ashamed of suffering he had endured, because he knew in whom he believed and trusted God to keep what was committed until that day of his redemption. Paul urged Timothy to hold to sound words and to keep the faith and love in Christ. He reminded Timothy of those who had turned away and praised Onesiphorus for his faithfulness and support, even during Paul's imprisonment in Rome. ~