Bible Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-7 | Preacher: Colin Cooper | Series: Timothy | Strengthen your life

growing mature

work very hard

v2-3 Obedience like a soldier

v5 Maturing like an athlete

v6 Hard working like a farmer

2 Timothy 2:1-7 (NIV)
The Appeal Renewed
2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.