Anthony Gammage – 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Sermon Quotes
2 Timothy 1:12–14
[12] which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. [13] Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. [14] By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.
2 Timothy 2:1-2
[1] You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, [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 Corinthians 3:5
[5] Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God,
Genesis 12:3
[3] I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Matthew 28:19–20
[19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Ministry: meeting people’s needs with love and humility on Christ’s behalf.
Ephesians 4:11–12
[11] And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, [12] to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ2 Timothy 2:3-4 [3] Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. [4] No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.
2 Timothy 3:12
[12] Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted
2 Timothy 2:5
[5] An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
2 Timothy 2:6
[6] It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops.
2 Timothy 2:7
[7] Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
James 1:5
[5] If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.