Lesson 2155

(Lesson 2155)(11-02-17)  2 Timothy 2:1-10
    “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.”

    In today’s lesson, Paul encouraged Timothy to impart his knowledge of the true gospel of Jesus Christ on to those who would learn it and willingly teach it to others. Paul then told Timothy to not become bogged down with the trivial things of this earth so as to impede his own zeal to teach.
    In that last part of the quote Paul explained how salvation does not stop the troubles that follow us all here on this earth. But, by and through the power of the Holy Spirit we can overcome it all.~