Contents (not
sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture): Where? Who?
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4:1
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In pwr G/CJ, Who’ll judge living/dead & in view of his
appearing/kingdm, I charge you:
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2
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4:2
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Preach wd, be prepd in seas/out; correct, rebuke, encourg
w/grt patience/careful instruct
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3
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4:3
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Time cm ppl not put up w/snd doct; to suit desires gather
teachers say what ears want
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4
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4:4-5
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They turn frm truth 2 myth; u keep head, endur hdship, do
wk of evang, duties of ministry
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5
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4:6-7
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I already being pourd out lk drink off, my depart near, I
fought gd fight, fin race, kept faith
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6
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4:8
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For me crn righteousness L award that day & al who
longed for His appearing
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4:9-10
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Do best cm quick, Demas loved world desert me to Thes,
Crescens to Gal,Titus to Dalmatia
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4:11-12
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Only Luke w/me, get Mark, bring bec he helpful in
ministry; I sent Tychichus to Ephesus
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4:13
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When cm, bring cloak I left w/Carpus in Troas &
scrolls, esp. parchments
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4:14
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Alexander (metalworker) did me grt harm; L will repay
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4:15
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Be on guard vs. him bec he opp our msg
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4:16
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My 1st def, no one support, everyone desert;
may it not be held vs. them
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4:17
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L @ my side/gave strgth, thru me msg fully proclaimd,
Gents hear, I del’d frm lion’s mouth
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4:18
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L will rescue me frm evry evil attack, brng me safely to hvnly
kingdm; to Him glory forever
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4:19
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Greet Priscilla & Aquila & household of
Onesiphorus
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4:20
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Erastus stayed Corinth, I left Trophimas sick in Miletue
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4:21
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Do best get here before winter; Eubulus grts you &
Prudens, Linus, Claudia, all bros/sis
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4:22
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L be w/your spirit; grace be w/you all
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Divisions (run-on
sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture):
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4:1-8
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Paul’s final instructions
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Principle:
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Christians follow Christ in service
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4:9-18
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Paul’s final warnings
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Principle:
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Christians treasure their friends
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4:19-22
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Paul’s final words
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Principle:
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Christians encourage and bless other believers
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Subject Sentence (10-word sentence with proper structure):
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Paul writes Timothy a final charge, warning and blessing.
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Aim:
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TCMAT Engage in ministry, giving their all and mentoring
other disciples
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Application:
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What have you been asked to do to minister to others and
what has been your response to that request?
In what ways are you observing an increase in intolerance
for sound doctrine in the world today?
How will you guard against gathering teachers who tell you
what you want to hear?
In what ways is society turning from truth to myth?
How would the advice Paul gave to Timothy in v. 5 pertain
to you?
In what ways are you fighting the good fight, finishing
the race, keeping the faith? How would
you encourage others to do the same?
How does v. 8 encourage you?
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When have you been almost desperate for companionship?
Why might Paul ask for his cloak, scroll and parchments,
and what would you ask for if you were in prison (and perhaps facing death)?
How does knowing that the Lord will repay the wrongs done
to His people free you to treat those who mistreat you with the love of
Christ?
How has the Lord stayed at your side during desperate
moments?
What evil attacks has the Lord rescued you from lately?
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Who means most to you in this world and how will you pray
for them?
How will you bless and encourage those you love?
If you were writing your final letter to those you love
most, what would you tell them and why?
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